Liga MX Gameweek 4, Clausura
Club America 2 - 0 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kevin Gutiérrez 12'
Kevin Rosero 23'
30' Erick Sánchez
36' B. Rodriguez (Rodrigo Dourado)
39' V. Davila (B. Rodriguez)
Kevin Gutiérrez 45'
Kevin Gutiérrez 45'
HT
↓ I. Tello ↑D. Leyva 46'
58' ↓ V. Davila ↑H. Martin
59' ↓ J. dos Santos ↑A. H. Gutierrez Torres
↓ R. Monreal ↑A. E. Almendra 63'
72' ↓ J. Zuniga ↑A. Cervantes
72' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑P. Salas
78' ↓ B. Rodriguez ↑I. Violante
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
Kevin Álvarez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Cáceres 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
Ramón Juárez 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Cristián Borja 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Érick Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Víctor Dávila 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Néstor Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mejía
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
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Reyes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raúl Martínez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
90%
Win %
Alexis Peña
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Agustín Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Gutiérrez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Ricardo Monreal
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Forwards
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Luis Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristian Calderón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arath Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ibarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/15/2025 | Club America | 2 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 09/22/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 01/28/2024 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 08/24/2023 | Club America | 3 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/11/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
07/27/2025
02/15/2025
09/22/2024
01/28/2024
08/24/2023
02/11/2023
Club America Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Necaxa
Club America
Necaxa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
The Brian Rodríguez Show Sinks Necaxa Before Half-Time
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A rapid-fire double and a reckless red card drained the life out of this contest before the second half even began.
A Methodical Opening
A methodical build-up from the hosts defined the early stages. Club America didn't rush their play. They took the pitch at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes knowing their playoff hopes required a crucial three points to close the gap on the leaders. The early exchanges lacked sheer Intensity, but the hosts dominated possession, finishing the match with 64 percent of the ball. Necaxa sat deep in a rigid defensive shape, hoping to frustrate the home side and strike on the counter. Ezequiel Unsaín stood tall initially between the sticks, commanding his box to keep the score level. The visitors survived the opening half-hour through sheer tactical discipline and compact lines. Yet, the hosts kept knocking on the door, cycling the ball efficiently through 520 total passes and slowly suffocating their opponents. The Balance of the match was tilted heavily toward the hosts from the kickoff, just waiting for a single spark to ignite the scoreboard.
The Devastating Pivot
The match finally exploded into life during a chaotic three-minute window that decided everything. First, Brian Rodríguez shattered the stubborn deadlock in the 36th minute, burying a clean finish courtesy of a sharp pass from Rodrigo Dourado. Before Necaxa could even regroup and clear their heads, Rodríguez turned into the provider. He carved open the scrambled defense in the 39th minute to set up V. Davila for a crushing second goal. The Upset Factor vanished into thin air right there, leaving the away end in stunned silence. Frustration quickly boiled over for the overwhelmed visitors. Right on the stroke of halftime, Kevin Gutiérrez saw a straight red for a reckless challenge. Down two goals and suddenly reduced to ten men, the visitors faced an impossible mountain to climb heading into the tunnel.
A Formal Resolution
The second half was ultimately nothing more than a glorified training exercise for the home side. With the Stakes effectively nullified by the two-goal cushion and the man advantage, Club America casually dictated the tempo and protected their lead. Cristián Borja put on an absolute defensive masterclass on the flank, shutting down any faint hopes of a counter-attack while heavily contributing to the offensive build-up. Unsaín still managed to rack up four vital saves to prevent a total humiliation for his squad, but his outfield teammates rarely crossed the halfway line with any real intent. The visitors managed a dismal 0.19 expected goals all night. This comfortable home victory keeps the hosts firmly entrenched in the playoff picture, while Necaxa drops further into the mid-table quagmire with serious tactical questions left to answer.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kevin Gutiérrez impact the match?
Sent off at 45 minutes, it killed any realistic comeback hopes. It forced ten-man Necaxa into a purely defensive block to avoid a heavier defeat.
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 Malaise in Mexico City
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. With both teams hovering mid-table and struggling for consistency, this Clausura clash lacks the fireworks of a true heavyweight bout.
The Setup
When Club America welcome Necaxa to the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on January 31, 2026, the mid-table reality sets the tone. America sit eighth with 17 points, slightly ahead of an eleventh-placed Necaxa side holding 13 points. A modest Stakes rating reflects the lack of immediate jeopardy early in the regular season. Both sides have posted erratic results lately, reflected in a middling Form rating. America's recent run shows vulnerability, while Necaxa's form points to real structural issues. The Balance of this fixture heavily leans toward the hosts, but a surprisingly high Stars rating suggests individual brilliance might save an otherwise flat affair. At the back, Luis Malagón has been a reliable presence between the sticks for the hosts, matching up against the visitors' Ezequiel Unsaín, who has already proven his worth as a penalty hero this campaign.
Key Battle
The standout duel features Alejandro Zendejas operating in the final third against Agustín Palavecino pulling the strings for the visitors. Zendejas brings much-needed spark to the home side's attack, aiming to break lines with his direct running. Conversely, Palavecino must dictate the tempo and disrupt the opposition's rhythm. The team whose playmaker controls the central channels will likely decide the outcome.
Our Prediction
We expect a disjointed affair where individual quality bails out a lack of collective cohesion. Club America should edge it by a single goal, likely relying on a late moment of magic or a set-piece rather than sustained dominance across the ninety minutes.