Liga MX Gameweek 1, Apertura
Club Tijuana 1 - 0 FT Club Queretaro
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Match Events
20' Iván Tona
HT
↓ A. Perez ↑J. Hernandez 46'
Lucas Rodríguez 53'
↓ R. Cisneros ↑C. Valenzuela 64'
↓ F. Venegas ↑S. Hernandez 64'
↓ J. Gomez ↑F. Pena 69'
72' ↓ S. Nicholson ↑D. Blanco
72' ↓ G. Mora ↑A. Gomez
↓ 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
Antonio Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernández 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Jackson Porozo 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Unai Bilbao
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Jesús Vega 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Iván Tona
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
100
Passes
11
Duels
Ramiro Árciga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Kevin Castañeda 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Adonis Preciado 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Shamar Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josué Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mejía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Franco
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
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joban González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
José Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar Mendoza 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Jesús Piñuelas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Óscar Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Venegas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jaime Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Kevin Escamilla 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Rodrigo Bogarín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ronaldo Cisneros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Guillermo Allison
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Vélez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Hernández
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Valenzuela
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jesús Arellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
| 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 |
| 06/24/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Caliente |
| 04/08/2023 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 08/20/2022 | Club Queretaro | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
01/15/2026
07/12/2025
01/25/2025
07/06/2024
02/10/2024
10/22/2023
07/30/2023
06/24/2023
04/08/2023
08/20/2022
Club Tijuana Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club Tijuana
Club Queretaro
Club Tijuana
Club Queretaro
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.