Liga MX Gameweek 1, Clausura
Club Tijuana 0 - 0 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
42' ↓ J. Corona ↑I. Rivero
HT
Israel Reyes 67'
↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑B. Rodriguez 67'
↓ J. Zuniga ↑P. Salas 67'
76' ↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑J. Martinez
Patricio Salas 82'
↓ R. Aguirre ↑V. Davila 83'
88' ↓ G. Mora ↑A. Zapata
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernández 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
79
Passes
12
Duels
Jackson Porozo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Unai Bilbao
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
79
Passes
11
Duels
Jesús Vega 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Iván Tona
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
85
Passes
6
Duels
Joe Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
42
Entry
Adonis Preciado
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gilberto Mora 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
74
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
Jorge Hernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
75
Passes
8
Duels
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Mejía
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
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Reyes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/17/2025 | Club America | 3 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/17/2025 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 11/22/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 (PEN 2-3) | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/24/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/14/2024 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 11/05/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 03/26/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Friendlies Clubs | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 02/20/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 07/24/2022 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
01/10/2026
07/17/2025
01/17/2025
11/22/2024
10/24/2024
01/14/2024
11/05/2023
03/26/2023
02/20/2023
07/24/2022
Club Tijuana Win
Club America Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club Tijuana
Club America
Club Tijuana
Club America
Blunt Force Meets Immovable Object
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A tactical stalemate where sterile possession was completely nullified by textbook defensive discipline.
Early Stalemate
The match kicked off at Estadio Caliente with a clear pattern established immediately. Club Tijuana dominated possession, holding 60% of the ball and orchestrating over 600 passes. However, this vast territorial control lacked true Intensity. They moved the ball from flank to flank but struggled to penetrate the rigid defensive lines set up by the visitors. Carlos González cut an isolated figure up front for the home side, constantly dropping deep in a futile attempt to link the play. Despite controlling the tempo, the hosts could only muster speculative efforts from outside the box, allowing the game to settle into a sluggish rhythm. The visitors looked comfortable absorbing pressure, completely content to let the home side pass the ball around non-threatening areas of the pitch.
The Defensive Masterclass
If there was one defining element of this quiet affair, it was the absolute defensive command shown by Club America. The Balance of power never truly shifted, thanks largely to a stellar performance from Sebastián Cáceres. The central defender was a colossus at the back, reading the game flawlessly and ensuring that the hosts' nine total shots resulted in mere routine saves. With the away side managing just four attempts of their own, Cáceres’s ability to intercept and organize meant the match was locked in a tactical vice. The visitors sacrificed possession entirely, completely nullifying any potential threat. Every time the border outfit tried to thread a final pass into the penalty area, Cáceres was there to decisively shut the door.
Points Shared, Problems Remain
The final whistle brought an end to a contest that will not live long in the memory. For the visitors, escaping the border with a point keeps them entrenched in eighth place, clinging onto their playoff spot despite sitting a massive 13 points off the leaders. The Stakes were high for Club Tijuana, who desperately needed a win to climb out of mid-table obscurity. Instead, they remain in 13th place, ruing a toothless attacking display. There was no late Upset Factor to salvage the spectacle; just a blunt reminder that dominating the ball means very little if you cannot find the back of the net. Both managers now face intense scrutiny as they attempt to sharpen their respective forward lines.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer?
Sebastián Cáceres delivered a masterclass in defending, expertly anchoring the backline to secure a hard-fought clean sheet.
Why did the match end goalless?
Despite dominating possession with 60% of the ball, the home side lacked clinical finishing against a deeply entrenched and organized defensive unit.
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.
An Opening Day Clash That Promises Sparks but Lacks Fire
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. The individual talent is undeniable, but with both sides struggling to find consistency, this Clausura opener might be more flash than substance.
The Setup
We head to Estadio Caliente this January 10, 2026, where two underperforming sides look to reset their seasons. Club Tijuana hold a dismal Form rating after a string of poor results left them 13th in the aggregate table. Club America are barely faring better in 8th place, struggling to impose their usual dominance. The Stakes are remarkably low for this fixture, reflecting an early-season lack of urgency. However, the Stars rating is off the charts, suggesting that while the competitive Balance is shaky, individual brilliance could still salvage the spectacle.
Key Battle
The midfield zone will be dictated by the duel between Kevin Castañeda and Brian Rodríguez. Castañeda is in scintillating touch for the hosts, pulling the strings and driving them forward. He faces an away unit that heavily relies on Rodríguez, who has been lethal in his recent outings and will relentlessly probe Tijuana's fragile backline.
Our Prediction
A cagey 1-1 draw. America possess the deeper squad and will monopolise possession, but they lack the momentum to break down a stubborn home defence. Tijuana will lean heavily on Antonio Rodríguez's shot-stopping abilities to snatch a point.