Liga MX Clausura - 1

Club Tijuana 0 - 0 FT Club America

Estadio Caliente

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Futmetrix Verdict
6
FT
Sat, Jan 10
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Club Tijuana
0-0
Club America
⚡ Intensity 0
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Possession without purpose in Tijuana.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
Club Tijuana 60%
Club America 40%
Shots
9
4
Club Tijuana 9
Club America 4
Shots on Target
2
2
Club Tijuana 2
Club America 2
Passes
619
405
Club Tijuana 619
Club America 405
Pass Accuracy
87%
80%
Club Tijuana 87%
Club America 80%
Corners
1
3
Club Tijuana 1
Club America 3
Fouls
10
9
Club Tijuana 10
Club America 9
Yellow Cards
0
2
Club Tijuana 0
Club America 2
Red Cards
0
0
Club Tijuana 0
Club America 0

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
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Inzunza
MAGNET
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
79
Passes
12
Duels
J. Porozo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
U. Bilbao
MAGNET
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
79
Passes
11
Duels
A. Vega
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
I. Tona
MAGNET
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
85
Passes
6
Duels
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
42
Entry
A. Preciado
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
G. Mora
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
M. El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
K. Castaneda
MAGNET
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
74
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club America

Goalkeepers
L. Malagon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Caceres
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Borja
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fidalgo
MAGNET
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
75
Passes
8
Duels
A. Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
J. Zuniga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
R. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
R. Cota
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Salas
LATE SHIFT
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
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
07/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
01/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
11/22/2024
2 - 2 (PEN 2-3)
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
10/24/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
11/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
Club Tijuana Win
Club America Win
Draw

League Standings