Liga MX Apertura - 14
Club America 2 - 1 FT Puebla
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Alvaro Burgos 31'
HT
Eduardo Navarro 46'
46' ↓ A. H. Gutierrez Torres ↑P. Salas
E. Gomez (R. Marin) 52'
Emiliano Gómez 53'
↓ E. Navarro ↑J. R. Pachuca Martinez 55'
64' Brian Rodríguez
Nicolás Díaz 65'
67' B. Rodriguez
69' Alan Cervantes
84' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑V. Davila
↓ E. Guerra ↑R. Castillo 88'
90' R. Juarez (A. Saint-Maximin)
Raúl Castillo 90'+1
Raúl Castillo 90'+2
90'+4 ↓ A. Cervantes ↑R. Juarez
↓ E. Gomez ↑J. Cortes 90'+7
↓ A. Organista ↑C. Baltazar 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
L. Malagon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vazquez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
C. Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Fidalgo 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
74
Passes
11
Duels
A. Cervantes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Rodriguez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Saint-Maximin 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Aguirre 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
R. Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Juarez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
I. Lichnovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Naveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Reyes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Puebla
Goalkeepers
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. de la Rosa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
E. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
N. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Portales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
E. Guerra 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
L. Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
E. Gomez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
R. Marin 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
J. Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Cortes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Castillo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 02/08/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/25/2024 | Club America | 0 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 04/27/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 07/16/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 01/22/2023 | Club America | 2 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
10/22/2025
02/08/2025
08/25/2024
04/27/2024
07/16/2023
01/22/2023
Club America Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Heroics: Juárez Completes Dramatic Turnaround as America Sinks Puebla
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A breathless final quarter of the match proves that a one-sided statistical siege will eventually shatter even the most stubborn defensive wall.
The Early Siege
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes hosted a clash of relentless Intensity from the opening whistle. Club America seized absolute control of possession, holding 62% of the ball while turning the visitors' penalty area into a shooting gallery. Despite unleashing a barrage of 19 attempts, the hosts were repeatedly frustrated. Against the total run of play, Puebla stunned the home crowd in the 52nd minute. A slick counter-attack saw R. Marin thread a neat pass to E. Gomez, who finished with ruthless efficiency. This massive Upset Factor completely altered the landscape of the match. The visitors had weathered an almighty storm and snatched an unlikely advantage, forcing the playoff-chasing home side into panic mode.
The Turning Point
Trailing at home, the hosts threw caution to the wind, drastically shifting the Balance of the encounter. America's incessant pressure—highlighted by 10 corners—finally yielded a crucial breakthrough just past the hour mark. A chaotic sequence in the box led to a lengthy VAR review, which ultimately confirmed a penalty in the 64th minute. Brian Rodríguez stepped up with ice in his veins three minutes later, burying the spot-kick to level the score at 1-1. This equaliser breathed new life into the stadium. Puebla's defensive block began to fracture under the mounting waves of attacks, forcing them into a string of cynical fouls (15 in total) as they desperately clung to the prospect of a valuable away point.
Added-Time Madness
The climax arrived in a spectacularly chaotic 90th minute. With the Stakes incredibly high for their post-season aspirations, America committed every available body forward. Disaster finally struck for Puebla when VAR intervened once more, upgrading a clumsy challenge by Raúl Castillo to a straight red card. Capitalising instantly on the numerical advantage and the ensuing disarray, the brilliant Allan Saint-Maximin produced a moment of pure magic. He carved open the depleted defence with a sublime assist for substitute Ramón Juárez, who fired home the dramatic winner. The 2-1 victory keeps America firmly embedded in the playoff zone, leaving Puebla heartbroken after a valiant but doomed rearguard action.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Raúl Castillo impact the match?
Arriving in the 90th minute, the dismissal instantly shattered Puebla's defensive organisation, leaving them completely exposed to concede the decisive goal moments later.
How did VAR change this match?
It fundamentally altered the narrative, confirming America's crucial penalty equaliser in the 64th minute and upgrading Castillo's foul to a red card before the winner.
How dramatic was the late winner created by Allan Saint-Maximin?
Unbelievably tense. His precise 90th-minute assist picked out substitute Juárez perfectly, capping off an emotional and chaotic comeback right at the death.
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.
Individual Brilliance Papers Over Tactical Cracks
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Our verdict is simple: tune in for the highlights, as a massive gap in quality makes this a largely predictable affair.
The Setup
This October 22, 2025 fixture at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes is hardly a marquee matchup, but it tells a vital story for the hosts. Club America currently sit eighth in the Apertura table, hunting desperately for consistency to climb into the direct playoff spots. Across the pitch, Puebla are languishing down in 14th, struggling to build any meaningful momentum this season. A dismal Stakes rating confirms this won't define the campaign for neutral observers, while the lack of competitive Balance suggests a heavily one-sided affair. Yet, an off-the-charts Stars metric guarantees we will see some top-tier individual magic. America's patchy Form—two wins and three losses in their last five—remains the only real glimmer of hope for a visiting side desperate for a shock result.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the clash between Alejandro Zendejas and Carlos Baltazar. Zendejas has been an absolute terror on the flanks, driving the home side's attacking output with lethal precision. He is the main outlet for America's transition game. On the other side, Baltazar must find a way to dictate the tempo for Puebla in the middle of the park. If Baltazar gets overrun, Puebla will be permanently pinned inside their own penalty area. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for Luis Malagón; the home goalkeeper has been an impenetrable wall lately.
Our Prediction
We fully expect Club America to take all three points. Look for a comfortable home victory where Puebla struggles to breach the final third or test Malagón in any serious capacity. Even with Julio González capable of penalty heroics for the visitors, the sheer attacking wave from the hosts will eventually break through. Zendejas will likely create the defining moment early on, forcing Puebla to chase a game they simply lack the firepower to salvage.