Liga MX Apertura - 1
Club Tijuana 1 - 0 FT Club Queretaro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Iván Tona
HT
↓ A. Perez ↑J. Hernandez 46'
Lucas Rodríguez 53'
↓ F. Venegas ↑S. Hernandez 64'
↓ R. Cisneros ↑C. Valenzuela 64'
↓ J. Gomez ↑F. Pena 69'
72' ↓ G. Mora ↑A. Gomez
72' ↓ S. Nicholson ↑D. Blanco
↓ L. Rodriguez ↑A. Medina 84'
85' ↓ R. Arciga ↑L. Vargas
90'+2 ↓ K. Castaneda ↑J. Corona
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Inzunza 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
J. Porozo 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
U. Bilbao
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
A. Vega 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Tona
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
100
Passes
11
Duels
R. Arciga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
K. Castaneda 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
G. Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
A. Preciado 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. I. Mendoza Martin 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
J. Pinuelas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Venegas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
K. Escamilla 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
R. Bogarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Cisneros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
G. Allison
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Velez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hernandez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
E. Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Valenzuela
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Arellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/25/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/06/2024 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 02/10/2024 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/22/2023 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 07/30/2023 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Leagues Cup | Subaru Park |
07/12/2025
01/25/2025
07/06/2024
02/10/2024
10/22/2023
07/30/2023
Club Tijuana Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Cruel Fortune on the Border
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A solitary stroke of misfortune separated two struggling sides, gifting Tijuana a crucial three points while compounding Queretaro's misery at the foot of the table.
Scrappy Beginnings
The Stakes were exceptionally high under the floodlights at Estadio Caliente as two teams desperate to rescue their floundering seasons locked horns. Club Tijuana immediately dominated possession right from the opening exchanges, confidently dictating the tempo and pressing a rather deep-sitting Club Queretaro side. Despite comfortably controlling the ball and moving it swiftly across the pitch, the home side initially found it difficult to carve out clear-cut opportunities against a stubborn defensive block. The raw Intensity of the central midfield battles resulted in a heavily disjointed opening half-hour. Both sides committed numerous tactical fouls to disrupt any flowing attacking sequences, leading to a gritty spectacle where clear sights of goal remained an absolute premium during the early phases of the contest.
A Stroke of Misfortune
The delicate Balance of this notoriously tight encounter was finally shattered on the very stroke of half-time, though notably not through a moment of attacking brilliance. A tremendously cruel own goal courtesy of O. I. Mendoza Martin in the forty-fifth minute completely altered the entire complexion of the match. It served as a brutal sucker punch for the visiting side, who had defended resolutely up until that unfortunate blunder right before the break. Sitting in the middle of the park, Iván Tona was truly instrumental for the hosts. He spent the entire evening pulling the strings from deep, ensuring his side maintained their overwhelming territorial advantage and effectively smothered any potential momentum shift following that crucial, unexpected breakthrough.
Seeing It Out
Once the match restarted after the interval, the game quickly settled into a fairly predictable, methodical rhythm. There was virtually no Upset Factor to speak of, as the trailing visitors struggled immensely to mount any serious attacking threat, mustering a dismal attacking output across the entire ninety minutes of action. Meanwhile, Unai Bilbao proved to be an absolute rock at the back for the triumphant hosts. He expertly marshalled the defensive line, anticipating danger and systematically neutralising any rare forward excursions from the opposition forwards. Tijuana comfortably navigated the notoriously tricky second half to secure a genuinely vital victory. This result provides them with significant breathing room, whilst leaving their opponents desperately searching for answers at the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
Tijuana secured the narrow victory through an unfortunate own goal committed by O. I. Mendoza Martin just before the half-time whistle.
Who controlled the midfield?
Iván Tona delivered an outstanding performance in the centre of the park, dictating play and helping Tijuana dominate possession throughout the match.
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.
Desperation at Estadio Caliente
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. This grim bottom-table scrap is purely for the die-hards, offering a masterclass in tension rather than technical brilliance.
The Setup
The Liga MX table makes for tough reading. Club Tijuana sit 13th ahead of this July 12, 2025 clash against 17th-placed Club Queretaro. A dismal Form rating highlights the struggles of both camps, with the away side completely winless in their last five outings. Given the minimal Stakes regarding the top end of the table and a clear lack of competitive Balance, creative burdens will fall heavily on players like G. Mora and L. Rodríguez. They will have to carry the load despite a notably low Stars rating across the pitch.
Key Battle
The true contest lies in the midfield trenches, where an uninspired home unit meets a fragile away back line. Expect a disjointed struggle for possession, with both sides absolutely terrified of making the fatal mistake that seals their doom.
Our Prediction
A drab 0-0 draw. Neither side has the attacking rhythm required to break down an opposing defence, inevitably leading to a match defined by extreme caution and missed opportunities.