Liga MX Apertura - 11
Club Tijuana 2 - 0 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' ↓ J. Corona ↑A. Rodriguez
Gonzalo Piovi 19'
28' Jesús Vega
38' Domingo Blanco
45' D. Blanco (K. Castaneda)
HT
46' ↓ A. Preciado ↑R. Arciga
46' ↓ S. Nicholson ↑M. El Ghezouani
↓ J. Marquez ↑J. Orozco 46'
55' Jesús Gómez
62' ↓ A. Gomez ↑U. Bilbao
62' ↓ A. Vega ↑P. N. Ortiz Orozco
72' M. El Ghezouani (R. Inzunza)
↓ I. Rivero ↑M. Bogusz 73'
↓ J. Paradela ↑C. Rodriguez 79'
↓ G. Piovi ↑O. Campos 80'
↓ G. Fernandez ↑A. Sepulveda 80'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
J. Corona 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
12
Minutes
Defenders
R. Inzunza 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
J. Porozo 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
A. Gomez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
A. Vega 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
D. Blanco 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
F. Boya 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
I. Tona
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
77
Passes
6
Duels
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
K. Castaneda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Bilbao 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Arciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. El Ghezouani 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Paradela
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
E. Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
C. Rotondi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
G. Fernandez
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Orozco
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Cuesta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 02/01/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 12/01/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 11/28/2024 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/17/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/31/2024 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
09/29/2025
02/01/2025
12/01/2024
11/28/2024
07/17/2024
01/31/2024
Club Tijuana Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -9
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
Xolos Exploit Early Chaos to Stun Title-Chasing Cruz Azul
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A disastrous fifth-minute dismissal completely destroyed the visitors' tactical blueprint, paving the way for a massive upset under the lights at Estadio Caliente.
The First Whistle Shock
The Intensity was absolutely off the charts the moment the match kicked off. Before anyone could settle into a rhythm, absolute disaster struck for the visitors. A reckless challenge from Jorge Rodarte Barragan resulted in a straight red card in the fifth minute, entirely blowing up the pre-match game plan. Playing on this specific turf always presents a unique challenge, but navigating it with a numerical disadvantage is nearly impossible. Reduced to ten men, the away side had to immediately abandon their expansive attacking ambitions and retreat into a deep, desperate defensive block. Tijuana eagerly seized the initiative, pressing high and forcing their depleted opponents into rushed clearances while asserting complete early control over the tempo.
Breaking the Deadlock
With the numerical advantage firmly in hand, the hosts dominated possession, holding the ball for 62% of the match. Tijuana didn't just pass around the back; they suffocated the visitors in their own half. The shot count steadily climbed as Xolos probed for an opening, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery. The breakthrough finally arrived right on the stroke of halftime. A brilliant sequence of play saw K. Castaneda deliver a perfectly weighted pass to D. Blanco, who finished emphatically. This 45th-minute strike carried a massive Upset Factor, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. The goal forced the visitors to completely rethink their conservative approach heading into the second half.
Locking Down the Points
As the second half unfolded, the visitors pushed forward out of necessity, exposing massive gaps at the back. Tijuana's defense, anchored by an outstanding Man of the Match performance from Jackson Porozo, stood incredibly firm. The Balance of the match finally tilted completely out of reach in the 72nd minute. Super substitute M. El Ghezouani arrived off the bench to clinically double the lead, finishing off a slick move orchestrated by R. Inzunza. The Stakes were incredibly high for the visitors, who desperately needed points to keep pace with the league leaders, but this ruthless 2-0 defeat leaves them trailing in the playoff race while giving Xolos a monumental mid-table boost.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jorge Rodarte Barragan impact the match?
His fifth-minute dismissal forced Cruz Azul to play shorthanded nearly the entire match, instantly ruining their tactical plan and allowing Tijuana to relentlessly dictate the tempo.
How did substitute Jackson Porozo change the game?
Despite being listed as a starter rather than a sub, Porozo's outstanding defensive presence anchored the backline, completely nullifying the visitors' desperate attacking attempts to preserve the clean sheet.
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.
Title Chase Hits Estadio Caliente
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Cruz Azul’s championship credentials face a stern test against a desperate Club Tijuana side still searching for their first home victory.
The Setup
A modest Balance score tells the story of two teams on entirely different trajectories heading into this September 29 clash at Estadio Caliente. Cruz Azul sit comfortably in second place, riding a dominant five-match unbeaten streak that heavily fuels their title ambitions in the Apertura. Conversely, Club Tijuana languish down in 13th place, burdened by a dismal Form rating largely driven by their catastrophic failure to win any of their six home fixtures so far. With massive Stakes for the visitors' championship chase, expect them to ruthlessly exploit the hosts' fragile confidence.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the midfield engine rooms, specifically the clash between Frank Boya and José Paradela. Boya has been a rare bright spark in the darkness for the hosts, acting as a relentless goal threat. However, Paradela's creative vision and knack for finding the net make him the focal point of a potent away attack boasting an undeniably high Stars rating.
Our Prediction
The visitors' superior quality and winning momentum will simply overwhelm the struggling hosts. Expect Cruz Azul to control possession early, neutralize Tijuana's desperate counter-attacks, and secure a multi-goal victory to keep immense pressure on the league leaders.