Liga MX Gameweek 9, Clausura
Club America 1 - 2 FT FC Juarez
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
J. M. Torres Ramirez I. (Puma) 5'
Jairo Torres 7'
Jairo Torres 19'
Homer Martinez 26'
39' ↓ V. Davila ↑P. Salas
45'+2 Raphael Veiga
HT
↓ H. E. Martinez Yepez ↑R. Pizarro 46'
46' ↓ R. Juarez ↑A. Zendejas
↓ J. M. Torres Ramirez I. ↑Guilherme Castilho 46'
Rodolfo Pizarro 53'
55' Thiago Espinosa
67' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑C. Borja
67' ↓ T. N. Espinosa Dovat ↑A. H. Gutierrez Torres
↓ O. Estupinan ↑L. Dupuy 68'
69' A. Zendejas (Raphael Veiga)
72' Patricio Salas
76' Aarón Mejía
82' Rodrigo Dourado
↓ F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin ↑J. Aquino 83'
83' ↓ J. Zuniga ↑B. Rodriguez
↓ Puma ↑J. Manriquez 86'
Guilherme Castilho (L. Dupuy) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Mejía 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Sebastián Cáceres 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
72
Passes
10
Duels
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Thiago Espinosa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
52
Passes
11
Duels
Jonathan dos Santos
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
88
Passes
6
Duels
Érick Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Raphael Veiga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Zendejas 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Francisco Nevárez
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Jesús Murillo 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Moisés Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Mayorga
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Denzell García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homer Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Jairo Torres 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Óscar Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Benny Díaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Juan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martínez Dupuy
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Club America | 1 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/12/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 02/01/2025 | Club America | 4 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/21/2024 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/25/2024 | FC Juarez | 0 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 07/01/2023 | Club America | 1 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 04/29/2023 | FC Juarez | 0 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 08/08/2022 | Club America | 2 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 04/10/2022 | Club America | 3 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 08/19/2021 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
03/05/2026
07/12/2025
02/01/2025
07/21/2024
01/25/2024
07/01/2023
04/29/2023
08/08/2022
04/10/2022
08/19/2021
Club America Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Border Town Blitz: Juarez Stun America Late On
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. Clinical finishing completely dismantled overwhelming territorial dominance in a textbook smash-and-grab performance.
The Early Shock
The opening whistle at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes immediately brought unexpected fireworks. The visitors stunned the home crowd just five minutes into the contest. Jairo Torres found the back of the net after a clever setup from Puma. A tense VAR check confirmed the goal at minute seven, setting an off-the-charts Intensity rating right out of the gate. From that moment, Club America completely dictated the tempo, controlling a massive 67 percent of the ball. They pushed high up the pitch, recycling possession and probing the flanks. Yet, keeping the ball does not automatically translate to scoreboard supremacy. The hosts constantly circled the penalty area but struggled to break through a resilient defensive block. It became a fascinating tactical stalemate of patient passing versus organized resistance.
The Substitutes Make Their Mark
Desperate for a breakthrough, the home side turned to their bench at the interval. The introduction of A. Zendejas completely transformed their attacking dynamics. He provided an immediate spark, shifting the Balance of the match heavily toward the hosts. The relentless pressure finally paid dividends in the 69th minute. Raphael Veiga unlocked the defense with a precise assist, allowing Zendejas to confidently dispatch the equalizer. The stadium erupted, sensing that a complete comeback was entirely within reach. The home side launched wave after wave of attacks, racking up 14 total shots while trapping FC Juarez deep in their own territory. They looked destined to grab the three points, entirely dominating the territorial battle as the clock ticked down.
A Dramatic Finale
Just as a draw looked inevitable, the visitors delivered a stunning final twist in the 90th minute. Their own substitutions proved completely decisive. L. Dupuy broke away on a rare counter-attack and unselfishly set up Guilherme Castilho. The late arrival finished clinically to break the deadlock, sparking wild celebrations on the away bench. An incredible Upset Factor perfectly defines this smash-and-grab victory. The result carries massive Stakes for the playoff picture. The hosts remain stuck in eighth place with 17 points, bitterly regretting their inability to convert overwhelming possession into a victory. Meanwhile, the visitors travel back north with a famous triumph, proving that clinical finishing will always punish wasteful possession on any given matchday.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Alejandro Zendejas?
Zendejas actually scored a crucial 69th-minute equalizer. The true late drama came from Guilherme Castilho, who netted a 90th-minute winner to snatch the away victory for Juarez.
How did substitute Alejandro Zendejas change the game?
Coming off the bench, Zendejas injected urgent attacking pace and clinically finished Raphael Veiga's assist to temporarily level the match for the dominant home side.
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.
Mid-Table Margins Will Be Tested
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Club America's status as favourites looks fragile against a Juarez side riding a genuine wave of momentum in the playoff race.
The Setup
Set at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on March 05, 2026, this Clausura clash features two sides fighting for optimal positioning. Club America sit 8th with 17 points, nervously looking over their shoulders at 10th-placed FC Juarez, who trail by just three points. While the overall Stakes remain modest at this stage of the season, a strong Balance rating points to a fiercely competitive affair. America's patchy Form—two wins mixed with three defeats in their last five—raises serious questions, especially when compared to Juarez's confident recent run. The hosts will need to lean heavily on the reflexes of Luis Malagón, who has been stellar between the sticks, to keep the visitors at bay.
Key Battle
The high Stars rating for this fixture is largely driven by attacking brilliance. Brian Rodríguez has been the creative spark for the hosts, twisting defenders and creating vital openings. He faces a long-distance shootout with Juarez's Óscar Estupiñán, a forward capable of punishing any lapses in the home defence.
Our Prediction
We expect a narrow 2-1 victory for Club America. Juarez will make them sweat, particularly if Sebastián Jurado pulls off his trademark heroics in goal, but the hosts' sheer attacking quality should eventually break the deadlock.