Liga MX Gameweek 8, Clausura
Club America 1 - 4 FT Tigres UANL
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Brunetta 4'
César Araújo 14'
J. Angulo (V. Lorona) 23'
Diego Lainez 32'
HT
46' ↓ A. Mejia ↑E. Sanchez
46' ↓ J. dos Santos ↑J. Zuniga
63' Raúl Zúñiga
Jesús Angulo 63'
64' Rodrigo Dourado
69' B. Rodriguez
A. Correa (J. Brunetta) 70'
↓ F. Gorriaran ↑J. Sanchez 74'
82' Brian Rodríguez
↓ C. Araujo ↑J. Vigon 86'
↓ R. Aguirre ↑O. Herrera 86'
86' ↓ Rodrigo Dourado ↑Lima
86' ↓ Raphael Veiga ↑P. Salas
87' Lima
J. Brunetta (D. Lainez) 90'
↓ J. Angulo ↑O. Rodriguez 90'
90' ↓ V. Davila ↑A. Cervantes
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Aaron Mejía 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Israel Reyes 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Borja 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
70
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Isaías Violante 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Raphael Veiga 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Brian Rodríguez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Víctor Dávila 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Juárez
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
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lima
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
45
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Angulo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Vladimir Loroña 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Jesús Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Gorriarán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
César Araújo 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Diego Lainez
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Juan Brunetta 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Ángel Correa
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osvaldo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 3 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 03/30/2025 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/18/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 06/30/2024 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Campeón de Campeones | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/10/2024 | Club America | 2 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 12/18/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 (AET) | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
08/17/2025
03/30/2025
07/18/2024
06/30/2024
03/10/2024
12/18/2023
Club America Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Tigres UANL
Club America
Tigres UANL
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Counter-Attacking Clinic: Tigres Dismantle America at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. In a crucial playoff positioning clash, ruthless transition play and immediate responses allowed the visitors to make a massive statement on the road.
The Opening Salvo
The Intensity was palpable from the opening whistle at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, but the hosts were completely caught cold. Just four minutes in, J. Brunetta stepped up to convert a penalty, instantly shifting the atmospheric pressure. Club America responded by controlling possession, eventually holding 59% of the ball, yet they lacked a cutting edge. Their high line was brutally exposed when J. Angulo doubled the advantage in the 23rd minute. The tactical Balance heavily favored the visitors, who sat back comfortably and invited pressure, turning the home side's statistical dominance into completely hollow numbers.
A Minute of Madness
The second half transformed into a tactical chessboard until a frantic sixty-second sequence defined the entire match. When B. Rodriguez finally broke through the resilient visiting defence in the 69th minute, the stadium erupted. The Upset Factor felt suddenly real as momentum seemed to shift completely. However, that hope was extinguished almost instantly. Straight from the restart, Brunetta turned provider, threading a perfect ball for A. Correa to restore the two-goal cushion in the 70th minute. That devastatingly quick response broke the hosts' collective spirit and completely derailed their mid-game tactical adjustments.
Frustration and Finality
As the clock wound down, desperation seeped into the home side's play. Veteran shot-stopper Nahuel Guzmán commanded his area, producing four essential saves to deny any late drama. The mounting frustration culminated in a violent conduct red card for Lima in the 87th minute, leaving his squad a man down. Adding insult to injury, Brunetta capped his brilliant performance with a 90th-minute strike assisted by D. Lainez. Given the high Stakes—with both teams entering the match tied on 17 points—Tigres UANL walked away with much more than just a victory; they delivered a severe psychological blow to a direct playoff rival.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Lima impact the match?
Lima's 87th-minute dismissal for violent conduct eliminated any lingering hopes of a late comeback, allowing Tigres to effortlessly add a fourth goal in stoppage time.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Tigres' lethal counter-attacking efficiency combined with an inability from Club America to maintain defensive shape after scoring created a remarkably open, high-scoring contest.
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 Gridlock at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With both sides locked on 17 points, this fixture is a direct battle to climb the Liga MX standings and secure a crucial playoff positioning.
The Setup
Heading into March 01, 2026, the Liga MX table sees Club America and Tigres UANL sitting neck-and-neck in eighth and seventh place. Our Balance metric is off the charts, reflecting two incredibly evenly matched sides. While the regular-season Stakes might appear modest on paper, this clash is paramount for postseason momentum. Tigres bring a dangerous Form rating into the capital, proving themselves as away specialists with an impressive win rate on the road. However, they must bypass a home side boasting serious Stars, including shot-stopper Luis Malagón, who has been in commanding touch between the sticks.
Key Battle
The match could be decided by the duel between America's Israel Reyes and Tigres' Ángel Correa. Correa has been an absolute menace, operating as the away side's primary creator and assist provider. Reyes will need to anchor the home defence, staying disciplined to cut off the supply lines before Correa can thread those decisive passes into the final third.
Our Prediction
Expect a tight, tactical affair that opens up late. With both teams generating solid expected goals metrics, we anticipate Club America to edge it. The home side will likely absorb early pressure from the confident visitors before capitalising on quick transitions to secure a narrow victory.