Liga MX Apertura - 9
Club Tijuana 5 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' F. Boya (A. Vega)
16' J. Porozo (K. Castaneda)
29' R. Inzunza (R. Arciga)
HT
↓ D. Ramirez ↑D. Arcila 65'
↓ R. Funes Mori ↑A. Alvarado 65'
Sebastián Santos 66'
Stiven Barreiro 71'
74' ↓ K. Castaneda ↑E. Bullaude
74' ↓ R. Arciga ↑D. Blanco
76' E. Bullaude (A. Preciado)
↓ J. Cortizo ↑I. Moreno 78'
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑A. Estrada 79'
83' ↓ R. Inzunza ↑K. Escamilla
83' ↓ I. Tona ↑J. Corona
83' ↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑S. Nicholson
90' S. Nicholson
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
52
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
R. Inzunza 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Porozo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Gomez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Vega 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Boya 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.7
Rating
I. Tona 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
R. Arciga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
K. Castaneda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
A. Preciado
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
M. El Ghezouani
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
25
Passes
26
Duels
BENCH
J. Hernandez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Bilbao
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
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nicholson 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
C. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
S. Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Barreiro
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
76
Passes
10
Duels
P. Bellon 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
33%
Duel Win %
S. Reyes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
N. Fonseca
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
64
Passes
13
Duels
J. Cortizo 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cisneros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Club Tijuana | 5 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/02/2025 | Leon | 2 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 08/31/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/04/2024 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/24/2023 | Leon | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/22/2023 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
09/20/2025
03/02/2025
08/31/2024
03/04/2024
09/24/2023
04/22/2023
Club Tijuana Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
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
Five-Star Demolition on the Border
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A ruthless attacking masterclass from the hosts completely overwhelmed a fragile visiting defence, entirely reshaping the mid-table narrative.
The Early Ambush
The whistle blew at Estadio Caliente, and the hosts immediately launched an offensive siege. Club Tijuana played with a staggering Intensity that simply shattered their opponents. The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute when F. Boya fired home after a sharp setup from Jesús Vega. Before the away side could clear their heads, disaster struck again. Just four minutes later, Jackson Porozo found the back of the net, doubling the advantage. All semblance of tactical Balance completely evaporated for the visitors. They looked lost, chasing shadows across the pitch as the home side carved open the flanks with worrying ease. It was an opening quarter-hour of pure, unadulterated dominance that set a grim tone for the rest of the evening.
Complete Capitulation
Interestingly, Leon actually edged possession with 52%, but their time on the ball was painfully sterile. They passed side-to-side while Tijuana remained direct and lethal. The true turning point arrived in the 29th minute. Rafael Fernández added a third, decisively ending the contest before the half-hour mark. Any lingering Stakes in this match vanished into the warm evening air. From that moment, the visitors mentally checked out. The 19-6 shot advantage speaks volumes about the one-sided nature of the play. Tijuana did not need the ball constantly; they simply needed open space, and the away defence graciously provided acres of it every time they lost possession in the middle third.
The Final Insult
With the three points secured, the second half became an exercise in padding the stats. There was zero Upset Factor left, only a question of how many the hosts would score. The substitutes rubbed salt in the open wounds. E. Bullaude made his mark in the 76th minute, effortlessly slotting home the fourth. Then, right at the death in the 90th minute, S. Nicholson capped off the humiliation. This five-goal thrashing sends a massive warning shot across the league. It proves that when Tijuana's attacking machinery clicks into gear, they are an absolute nightmare to defend against, leaving their battered opponents searching for serious answers.
Key Questions
What made Rafael Fernández the Man of the Match?
His commanding defensive display combined with his crucial first-half goal earned him an outstanding 8.6 match rating.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Tijuana's relentless attacking siege, which produced 19 shots and ruthlessly punished a wide-open and unorganized opposition defence.
How did substitute Rafael Fernández change the game?
Fernández actually started and dominated from the beginning; it was substitutes Bullaude and Nicholson who provided the late goals.
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.
Mid-Table Malaise Meets Attacking Brilliance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. While neither side is setting the league alight, a showcase of in-form attackers makes this gritty mid-table clash worth a second glance.
The Setup
Club Tijuana welcome Leon to Estadio Caliente on September 20, 2025, with both sides languishing outside the Apertura's top tier. Sitting 13th and 12th respectively, the Stakes are remarkably low for this stage of the campaign, reducing the fixture to a battle for mere pride and momentum. Tijuana's Form is a genuine cause for concern; they have failed to register a single home win in six attempts this season. Leon arrives off the back of a thoroughly inconsistent run, leaving the overall competitive Balance looking rather uninspiring. However, an unexpectedly high Stars rating saves this matchup from total obscurity, thanks to a few standout individuals thriving despite their teams' collective struggles.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on two forwards carrying the offensive burden for their respective sides. Frank Boya has been absolutely lethal for the hosts, matching up against Leon's own talisman, Ismael Díaz. Both attackers enter the match in red-hot touch, boasting four goals in their recent outings. Expect Boya to severely test a leaky away defence that has shipped 24 goals, while Díaz looks to exploit the anxiety of a home side desperate to break their miserable winless streak.
Our Prediction
Given Tijuana's horrific home record and Leon's general inconsistency on the road, a disjointed 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome. Both Boya and Díaz have the individual brilliance to find the back of the net, but neither defence inspires anywhere near enough confidence to secure all three points.