Liga MX Gameweek 12, Apertura
Club America 3 - 0 FT Santos Laguna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Haret Ortega 12'
30' ↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑B. Rodriguez
34' ↓ J. Zuniga ↑R. Aguirre
38' R. Aguirre (A. Zendejas)
45'+5 Ramón Juárez
HT
↓ H. Ortega ↑E. Gutierrez 46'
↓ C. Dajome ↑D. Medina 58'
62' B. Rodriguez
↓ F. Villalba ↑J. Carrillo 64'
↓ K. Palacios ↑R. Sordo 64'
71' A. Cervantes
↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑B. Barticciotto 72'
75' ↓ A. Zendejas ↑V. Davila
75' ↓ C. Borja ↑I. Violante
75' ↓ A. H. Gutierrez Torres ↑M. Vazquez
Ramiro Sordo 79'
84' Víctor Dávila
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 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Juárez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Érick Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alan Cervantes 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alexis Gutiérrez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Alejandro Zendejas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
34
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ralph Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Lichnovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ángel Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Naveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
60
Minutes
9
Rating
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
56
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Sebastián Cáceres
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haret Ortega 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Jonathan Pérez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Bruno Amione
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Fran Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Héctor Holguín
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Édson Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Barticciotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 10/05/2025 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/26/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 4 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 10/20/2024 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 04/07/2024 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 10/22/2023 | Club America | 4 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/05/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 09/15/2022 | Club America | 3 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/13/2022 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 3 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 10/20/2021 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
04/05/2026
10/05/2025
01/26/2025
10/20/2024
04/07/2024
10/22/2023
02/05/2023
09/15/2022
02/13/2022
10/20/2021
Club America Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +14
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Santos Laguna
Club America
Santos Laguna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Shooting Gallery: Club America Overwhelm Santos
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A relentless attacking barrage solidified the hosts' playoff credentials while deepening the visitors' miserable run at the foot of the table.
The Opening Siege
From the outset at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Club America pinned their opponents back with staggering Intensity. Enjoying controlled possession at 57%, the hosts turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery, racking up an incredible 29 attempts on goal. Santos Laguna relied heavily on their goalkeeper's heroics, surviving wave after wave of pressure and numerous corner kicks. However, the dam finally burst in the 38th minute. Substitute R. Aguirre, freshly introduced to the fray, connected perfectly with a clever ball from A. Zendejas to rifle home the opener and reward the unrelenting forward push.
The Breaking Point
The match threatened to take a dramatic turn on the stroke of half-time when VAR intervened to cancel out a strike from Ramón Juárez. That technological reprieve could have shifted the Balance of the contest, offering the struggling visitors a glimmer of hope heading into the dressing room. Instead, the home side emerged with renewed vigour. Any whisper of a potential Upset Factor was silenced at the 62-minute mark by another inspired substitution. B. Rodriguez darted through the fractured defensive line to double the advantage, effectively ending the match as a competitive spectacle.
The Final Statement
With the three points virtually secured, the hosts added a final flourish when A. Cervantes found the net in the 71st minute to cap off a 3-0 rout. The high Stakes in the race for playoff spots clearly motivated the capital club, who looked every inch a top-tier contender today. For Santos Laguna, managing a mere two shots on target throughout the entire affair, this comprehensive defeat leaves them anchored firmly in 18th place. They will need a drastic tactical rethink to salvage anything from this difficult domestic campaign.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR ruled out a Ramón Juárez goal right on half-time, briefly offering Santos Laguna a lifeline before the second-half onslaught completely dismantled them.
What made Brian Rodríguez the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench, he scored a pivotal second-half goal, delivered four key passes, and relentlessly tormented the opposition defence throughout his appearance.
How did substitute Brian Rodríguez change the game?
Introduced in the 30th minute, his dynamic attacking movement and clinical finish in the 62nd minute decisively broke the visitors' defensive resolve.
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.
Desperation Meets Firepower in the Capital
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. This clash lacks competitive balance, but Santos Laguna's fight for survival injects a raw, desperate edge into an otherwise highly lopsided fixture.
The Setup
Sitting dead last in Liga MX, Santos Laguna are fighting for their top-flight lives. Their defensive record is an absolute disaster, bleeding nearly three goals a game. Facing Club America at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on October 05, 2025, is the ultimate nightmare scenario for a team trapped in the basement. Our Stakes rating is incredibly low because the gap between 8th and 18th is a massive gulf, completely destroying any sense of competitive Balance. While the visitors scrap for survival in a desperate relegation battle, the home side boasts exceptionally high Stars. This advantage is driven by blistering offensive brilliance and the highly reliable hands of Luis Malagón between the posts. A modest Form score across the board masks the sheer difference in underlying quality here. Santos have to find a way to stop the bleeding, or this could easily turn into a rout early on.
Key Battle
This clash comes down to the visitors' incredibly porous backline versus the home side's relentless attacking unit. Santos simply cannot plug the leaks in their defensive structure right now. Facing an opponent that easily carves open half-spaces means their chaotic, disorganized defense will be severely tested every single time the ball crosses midfield. If the away defense drops too deep, they will invite relentless pressure; if they push up, they will get destroyed on the counter.
Our Prediction
Expect a comfortable home victory, likely 3-0. The visitors might win a penalty for Carlos Acevedo to heroically save, but the overall wave of pressure will be far too much to handle. Our take is that the home side will dictate possession, pin their opponents deep, and exploit the wide areas relentlessly until the floodgates eventually open.