Liga MX Apertura - 16
Club Queretaro 1 - 0 FT Mazatlán
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ N. Benedetti ↑A. Duarte 46'
58' A. Avila (P. Barrera)
↓ M. Lainez ↑Y. Barcenas 61'
↓ J. Diaz ↑Dudu 62'
↓ J. Esquivel ↑J. Sierra 69'
71' ↓ P. Barrera ↑J. Robles
71' ↓ R. Bogarin ↑M. A. Carcelen Carabali
76' Michael Carcelén
Angel Leyva 77'
81' ↓ L. Rodriguez ↑A. Perez
81' ↓ A. Avila ↑M. Coronel
↓ D. Hernandez ↑M. Zaleta 81'
Anderson Duarte 86'
87' Ángel Zapata
Dudu 87'
89' ↓ A. Zapata ↑C. Garcia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
G. Allison 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Gomez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
S. Homenchenko 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
F. Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Zapata 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
P. Barrera 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
R. Bogarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
E. Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. Avila 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
J. Hernandez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Partida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Pinuelas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. A. Carcelen Carabali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coronel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Colula
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
J. Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
R. Meraz 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
N. Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Fabio Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hernandez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
R. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Merolla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sierra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Castro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2025 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
| 03/15/2025 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 10/05/2024 | Mazatlán | 2 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 04/13/2024 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 2 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 10/28/2023 | Mazatlán | 3 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 02/19/2023 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
11/02/2025
03/15/2025
10/05/2024
04/13/2024
10/28/2023
02/19/2023
Club Queretaro Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +23
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
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
Queretaro Survive VAR Scare to Sink Mazatlán
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This grueling cellar-dwelling clash proved that defensive resilience and a bit of luck can override pure possession.
The Setup
Mazatlán arrived at Estadio La Corregidora determined to dictate the tempo, and for the first 45 minutes, they did exactly that. The visitors totally dominated possession, turning the pitch into their own passing carousel with slick midfield combinations. The Stakes were unmistakably massive in this bottom-table Liga MX clash, with both sides desperate to claw their way up the standings. Queretaro spent the half chasing shadows, relying heavily on their defensive shape. The backline, marshalled brilliantly by Jaime Gomez, absorbed relentless waves of pressure. The away side thought they had finally picked the lock just before the interval. José Joaquín Esquivel found the back of the net, silencing the home crowd. However, VAR dramatically intervened to cancel the strike, granting Queretaro an incredible lifeline heading into the tunnel.
The Turning Point
Surviving that massive VAR scare gave Queretaro an entirely new lease on life. Despite seeing barely a third of the ball, the hosts emerged for the second half with sharpened claws. They embraced a classic counter-attacking blueprint, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. That moment arrived right before the hour mark. P. Barrera carved open a rare pocket of space and delivered a pinpoint pass to A. Avila, who ruthlessly fired home. It was a textbook smash-and-grab that instantly flipped the Balance of the contest. Stunned by the sudden deficit, Mazatlán pushed extra bodies forward in search of an immediate reply. They tested the target, but veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Allison stood incredibly tall, pulling off a string of vital saves to frustrate the visitors.
The Finish
Desperation slowly began to corrupt Mazatlán’s previously tidy game plan. They continued to hold the ball, but their passing lacked the required cutting edge in the final third. The Intensity spiked dangerously in the dying minutes as time slipped away and frustration boiled over. That frustration culminated in a moment of sheer madness from Dudu, who was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute for violent conduct. That foolish dismissal effectively killed any lingering hope of a dramatic late comeback. Queretaro parked the bus against the ten men and held firm to secure a massive three points. It is a gritty victory that lifts their spirits, while leaving Mazatlán to ponder how they managed to lose a match they seemingly controlled from the start.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Dudu impact the match?
Dudu's late dismissal for violent conduct in the 87th minute killed Mazatlán's momentum, extinguishing any realistic chance of a last-gasp equalizer.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled a crucial 42nd-minute goal by José Joaquín Esquivel, denying Mazatlán a deserved lead and handing Queretaro the lifeline they needed to win.
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.
A Basement Battle Best Avoided
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. Only the most die-hard fans will find value in this bottom-table clash between two severely out-of-form Liga MX sides.
The Setup
Estadio La Corregidora opens its doors for a genuine six-pointer at the wrong end of the table. Club Queretaro sit 17th, burdened by a dire Form rating after managing just one win in five home matches. They host 16th-placed Mazatlán. With both teams marooned at the bottom, the overall Stakes remain incredibly low for neutral observers. The Balance metrics reflect two struggling setups rather than an evenly matched spectacle. However, a modest bump in the Stars rating hints that a few key individuals might spare us from ninety minutes of total boredom.
Key Battle
With Queretaro desperate for goals, their misfiring forward line faces a daunting task against Mazatlán's last line of defense. The true standout for the visitors has been goalkeeper Ricardo Gutierrez, pulling off strings of vital saves to keep his side breathing. Breaking down that stubborn resistance will completely define the match.
Our Prediction
A scrappy 1-1 draw. Mazatlán will sit deep, relying heavily on their shot-stopper, while Queretaro lacks the cutting edge to kill off the game.