Liga MX Gameweek 2, Apertura
Club America 3 - 1 FT Club Tijuana
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Match Events
35' B. Rodriguez
HT
↓ D. Blanco ↑G. Mora 46'
51' Brian Rodríguez
R. Arciga (K. Castaneda) 56'
64' R. Aguirre (I. Violante)
64' ↓ K. Alvarez ↑I. Reyes
64' ↓ S. Caceres ↑J. Zuniga
↓ R. Arciga ↑Vitinho 64'
64' ↓ J. dos Santos ↑I. Violante
↓ K. Castaneda ↑A. Gomez 75'
↓ F. Boya ↑S. Nicholson 75'
76' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑A. Cervantes
85' ↓ A. Zendejas ↑R. Juarez
90' B. Rodriguez (I. Reyes)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kevin Álvarez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
64
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Igor Lichnovsky 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
71
Passes
7
Duels
Ralph Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Álvaro Fidalgo
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Alejandro Zendejas 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Rodrigo Aguirre 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.7
Rating
Brian Rodríguez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Luis Malagón 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Israel Reyes 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Néstor Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ángel Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagoberto Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Mejía 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Jackson Porozo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Unai Bilbao 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Jesús Vega
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Iván Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Árciga 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Frank Boya
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kevin Castañeda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramiro Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shamar Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/17/2025 | Club America | 3 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/17/2025 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 11/22/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 (PEN 2-3) | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/24/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/14/2024 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 11/05/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 03/26/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Friendlies Clubs | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 02/20/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 07/24/2022 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
01/10/2026
07/17/2025
01/17/2025
11/22/2024
10/24/2024
01/14/2024
11/05/2023
03/26/2023
02/20/2023
07/24/2022
Club America Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Club Tijuana
Club America
Club Tijuana
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relentless America Overwhelm Tijuana in the Capital
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A commanding attacking display from the hosts proved too much for a stubborn visiting defence that relied heavily on their heroic goalkeeper.
Early Dominance
The atmosphere was electric as Club America took control early at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, immediately asserting their tactical superiority. They completely dominated possession with a massive 67 percent share, pushing Club Tijuana deep into their own half. The visitors had to rely heavily on Antonio Rodríguez, who stood like a wall between the posts. The goalkeeper was immense, racking up six heroic saves to keep his side breathing under relentless pressure. However, the sheer Intensity of the hosts' attacking waves finally paid off in the 35th minute. Brian Rodríguez stepped up to confidently convert a penalty, piercing the deadlock and rewarding America's suffocating high press with a well-deserved advantage before the interval.
The Turning Point
Despite being thoroughly outplayed in the first half, the visitors found a shock equaliser shortly after the restart. In the 56th minute, K. Castaneda threaded a smart pass through the lines to R. Arciga, who finished clinically to alter the Balance of the match. The sudden 1-1 scoreline briefly silenced the home crowd and threatened to turn the script upside down. But America's response was instant and devastating. Recognizing the danger, the managerial tweaks brought fresh legs and renewed vigor. Substitute I. Violante made an immediate impact upon his introduction, driving forward to serve up a perfect assist for R. Aguirre just eight minutes later, restoring the lead and order.
Sealing the Deal
With the Stakes incredibly high for America's playoff ambitions, the hosts refused to sit back and invite late pressure. They continued to pepper the Tijuana penalty area, ultimately registering 18 total shots and generating an impressive 2.24 expected goals on the night. The final knockout blow arrived in the dying moments of stoppage time. Another brilliant substitute, I. Reyes, unlocked a tired defensive line to find Brian Rodríguez in the 90th minute. His second goal sealed a vital 3-1 victory, sending the home fans into raptures. The result keeps America firmly embedded in the playoff spots, while leaving 13th-placed Tijuana with serious questions to answer.
Key Questions
What made Brian Rodríguez the Man of the Match?
He was the decisive attacking force, scoring a confident first-half penalty and sealing the match with a 90th-minute strike to complete his brilliant brace.
How did substitute Brian Rodríguez change the game?
While Brian Rodríguez actually started the match, it was substitutes I. Violante and I. Reyes who truly changed the game by providing crucial assists.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A mid-table clash lacking true spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. With both sides languishing in patchy form and struggling to build momentum, this Liga MX encounter feels more like a chore than a spectacle.
The Setup
A very low Stakes rating reflects the lack of urgency between eighth-placed Club America and thirteenth-placed Club Tijuana. Heading into this July 17, 2025 clash, the hosts sit on 17 points, but a modest Form rating exposes their inconsistency after losing three of their last five matches. Tijuana, sitting five points behind, suffer from a similar malaise. The competitive Balance of this tie leans slightly toward the hosts, but a low combined average of expected goals suggests a gritty rather than glamorous affair at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
Key Battle
The bright spot in an otherwise bleak attacking landscape is Alejandro Zendejas. His recent output single-handedly props up the Stars rating for the hosts. He will operate in the tight spaces monitored by Iván Tona in the visiting midfield. If Tona can successfully shut down those creative channels, the away side might just grind out a result.
Our Prediction
Expect a disjointed match where both teams struggle to establish dominance. A lack of clinical finishing points toward a scrappy 1-1 stalemate.