Liga MX Gameweek 7, Clausura
Club Tijuana 1 - 1 FT Mazatlán
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' K. Castaneda (R. Arciga)
41' I. Rivero
HT
J. Diaz 53'
↓ O. F. Moreno Villegas ↑J. Ovalle 53'
58' R. Arciga
J. Ovalle 60'
61' ↓ I. Rivero ↑D. Blanco
61' ↓ A. Preciado ↑A. Gomez
71' ↓ R. Arciga ↑J. Martinez
76' U. Bilbao
79' ↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑A. Zapata
79' ↓ R. Inzunza ↑D. Abreu
↓ Dudu ↑M. Lainez 82'
86' J. Porozo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernández
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jackson Porozo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Unai Bilbao 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
68
Passes
8
Duels
Jesús Vega 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Iván Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Árciga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Ignacio Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kevin Castañeda 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Bagüí
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 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
German Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastián Santos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Facundo Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Merolla 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Jair Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Godinez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Omar Moreno
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yoel Bárcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Brian Rubio
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ramiro Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Laínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Ovalle 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
44
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Jesús Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. A. Alcaraz Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ben Rhouma
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Mazatlán | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 08/10/2025 | Mazatlán | 2 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 04/17/2025 | Mazatlán | 0 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 09/28/2024 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/30/2024 | Mazatlán | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 08/26/2023 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
12/30/2025
08/10/2025
04/17/2025
09/28/2024
03/30/2024
08/26/2023
Club Tijuana Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club Tijuana
Mazatlán
Club Tijuana
Mazatlán
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Substitutions and Setbacks in Liga MX Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A gritty battle at Estadio Caliente left both struggling sides searching for answers as a brilliant early strike was nullified by clinical second-half tactical shifts.
Lighting the Blue Touchpaper
The Club Tijuana faithful at Estadio Caliente barely had time to settle into their seats before their side ignited the match with a blistering start. Driven by the high Stakes of a lower-table clash where every point is vital, the hosts swarmed forward with genuine intent. In just the ninth minute, R. Arciga found a pocket of space in the final third to tee up K. Castaneda. The midfielder showed supreme composure to bury a clinical opener, setting an electrifying early tempo. The home side edged possession throughout the first half, keeping the ball ticking with an impressive 86% pass completion rate and building sustained pressure. Yet, despite forcing numerous set-pieces and maintaining serious attacking Intensity with eight corners won, they ultimately struggled to translate their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances against a stubborn defensive block that refused to buckle.
The Bench Provokes a Shift
Trailing at the break and looking offensively disjointed, Mazatlán desperately needed a tactical spark to shift the overall Balance of play. The visitors had been largely restricted in possession, managing only 44% of the ball, but they consistently looked dangerous whenever they sprang forward on the counter-attack. The underlying numbers told a compelling story, as Mazatlán accumulated a vastly superior expected goals tally of 2.08 compared to Tijuana's modest 0.71. The definitive turning point arrived via a calculated change from the bench. Introduced into the fray in the 53rd minute, J. Ovalle wasted absolutely no time making his mark on the contest. By the hour mark, the dynamic super-sub found the back of the net with a lethal finish, punishing the hosts for their failure to clear their lines and shifting the momentum completely.
Survival Mode Engaged
The final half-hour morphed into a frantic end-to-end scramble, contributing heavily to a combined total of 25 shots on a night filled with attacking endeavors. Outstanding defensive work from Jesús Vega proved essential, helping Tijuana weather a fierce late storm as Mazatlán pushed aggressively for a winner. The visitors generated 10 shots inside the penalty box, yet neither side could find that elusive final touch to snatch all three points, keeping the Upset Factor relatively subdued in this tightly contested 1-1 draw. The shared spoils ultimately do very little to help either club climb the congested Liga MX standings. Club Tijuana remain stagnant in 13th place, while Mazatlán sit nervously in 16th, with both managers acutely aware that these missed opportunities to secure maximum points could cost them dearly as the Clausura campaign continues.
Key Questions
How did substitute Kevin Castañeda change the game?
Castañeda actually started, scoring Tijuana's early 9th-minute goal. It was Mazatlán's J. Ovalle who came off the bench to score the decisive 60th-minute equalizer.
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.
Survival Pride on the Border
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. With both sides languishing in the bottom third of the table, this clash is more about restoring pride than chasing glory.
The Setup
As Club Tijuana welcomes Mazatlán to Estadio Caliente on February 22, 2026, the Stakes are noticeably low. Sitting in 13th and 16th place respectively, both squads are desperate for a lifeline. The hosts' abysmal home Form is a massive red flag—they have failed to secure a single victory in six attempts on their own turf. However, a modest Stars rating highlights a few bright spots on an otherwise dreary canvas. Kevin Castañeda is pulling the strings for Tijuana, while Mazatlán relies heavily on the heroics of goalkeeper Ricardo Rodríguez, who has already racked up 22 saves and a crucial penalty stop to keep his team breathing.
Key Battle
Club Tijuana's desperate attacking unit throwing everything against Mazatlán's entrenched defensive block and busy goalkeeper.
Our Prediction
Our verdict favors the hosts. Despite their ongoing struggles, the underlying odds point heavily toward a home victory. Expect a scrappy 1-0 finish as Tijuana finally breaks their home curse in front of a frustrated fanbase.