Liga MX Gameweek 2, Apertura
Club Tijuana 1 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Arcila 28'
B. Colula 43'
44' M. El Ghezouani (M. El Ghezouani)
HT
β A. Alvarado βE. Guerra 46'
46' β A. Zapata βG. Mora
β D. Arcila βF. Beltran Cruz 46'
53' G. Mora
67' β R. Arciga βA. Vega
67' β M. El Ghezouani βD. Abreu
β R. Echeverria βI. Moreno 71'
β B. Colula βL. Valadez 71'
β S. Reyes βJ. Lara 79'
81' β Y. Padilla βA. Mejia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio RodrΓguez 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
46
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Rafael FernΓ‘ndez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Porozo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
JesΓΊs GΓ³mez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Pablo NicolΓ‘s OrtΓz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
IvΓ‘n Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Γrciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Γngel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mourad El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Jorge HernΓ‘ndez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
JesΓΊs Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Magallon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Mora 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Aldahir PΓ©rez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David OrduΓ±o
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AarΓ³n MejΓa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Oscar GarcΓa 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Jhohan RomaΓ±a
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Guevara 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo EcheverrΓa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
JosΓ© RodrΓguez
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ismael DΓaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
JosΓ© Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Jordan GarcΓa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
IvΓ‘n Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JesΓΊs Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SebastiΓ‘n Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul BellΓ³n
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edgar Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando BeltrΓ‘n
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Valadez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SebastiΓ‘n Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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 LeΓ³n |
| 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 LeΓ³n |
| 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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Grind at Estadio Caliente as Tijuana Edge Tight Contest
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A gritty, low-event affair offered little in the way of pure entertainment, but the hosts did just enough to claim maximum points.
Opening Exchanges
The synthetic turf of Estadio Caliente is notoriously difficult to master, and this early-season Apertura clash was no exception to that rule. From the outset, both sides struggled to string meaningful passages of play together in a highly disjointed first half. The Intensity was noticeably absent as the match bogged down into a physical, stop-start midfield skirmish. Christian Rivera worked tirelessly to orchestrate for Club Tijuana, attempting to inject some much-needed urgency into the build-up phase, but the overall tempo remained frustratingly slow. Opportunities were at a premium in the opening forty-five minutes, with neither goalkeeper forced into serious action. It was a rugged chess match devoid of attacking flair, leaving the restless crowd waiting for a spark.
Breaking the Deadlock
The second half demanded a drastic change in approach. With the Balance of play stubbornly even, the decisive moment was always going to stem from sheer persistence or a defensive error rather than tactical brilliance. The visitors, relying on the vast experience of AndrΓ©s Guardado to pull the strings for Leon, simply could not unlock a resolute home defense. The solitary breakthrough arrived when Tijuana capitalized on a rare structural lapse in the penalty area. Turning a scrappy passage of play into the ultimate difference-maker, the home side found the back of the net. It was a gritty, unglamorous finish that perfectly matched the tone of the evening. The goal forced the visitors out of their shell, altering the entire dynamic of the contest.
Grinding Out the Win
Armed with a slender advantage, the match settled firmly into its attritional final phase. The Stakes in this tight league fixture dictated that the hosts were more than content to shut up shop and protect their lead at all costs. Leon frantically threw bodies forward in the dying stages, desperately hoping to trigger a late Upset in enemy territory. However, their glaring lack of cutting edge in the final third ensured the equalizer remained elusive. A drab 1-0 finish reflects a contest that will be swiftly forgotten by neutral observers tuning in, yet warmly received by the Tijuana faithful who walk away with maximum points. Winning ugly is a vital trait, and the hosts displayed it perfectly here.
Key Questions
What was the final score at Estadio Caliente?
Club Tijuana secured a 1-0 victory over Leon in this regular season clash.
Did Leon manage to stage a late comeback?
No, despite pushing bodies forward in the dying minutes, Leon lacked the cutting edge required to break down Tijuana's defense.
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.
Early Apertura Grudge Match Lacks Spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. An uninspiring start to the campaign means this clash is more about avoiding a crisis than launching a serious title bid.
The Setup
July 25, 2026, brings Leon to the Estadio Caliente to face Club Tijuana. Round 2 of the Apertura is too early for desperation, but a dismal Form rating indicates both sides are limping out of the gates. The Stakes are predictably low this early in the calendar. Tijuana relies heavily on G. Mora to inject some quality, though a glaring lack of elite Stars across the pitch suggests a disjointed affair where neither team has the sheer talent to dominate.
Key Battle
Without clear marquee matchups, this game will be decided in the trenches. Tijuana's engine room must dictate the tempo against a robust Leon backline. If the away defense holds its shape and frustrates the hosts, Tijuana will struggle to create meaningful openings.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-scoring draw. Neither side has the attacking fluidity to blow the other away, leading to a 1-1 stalemate where midfield fouls outnumber clear chances.