Liga MX Apertura - 7
Club Tijuana 3 - 0 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ricardo Monreal 16'
41' F. Boya
HT
↓ D. De Buen ↑T. Badaloni 46'
51' F. Boya (R. Arciga)
Diber Cambindo 57'
Diber Cambindo 57'
Diber Cambindo 57'
59' ↓ R. Arciga ↑A. Preciado
Tomás Badaloni 60'
↓ P. Perez ↑E. Martinez 66'
75' ↓ D. Blanco ↑Vitinho
75' ↓ I. Tona ↑S. Nicholson
76' ↓ K. Castaneda ↑K. Escamilla
78' Frank Boya
83' Adonis Preciado
85' A. Preciado
89' ↓ G. Mora ↑J. Gonzalez
↓ F. Rossano ↑Jesus Alcantar 89'
↓ K. Rosero ↑R. Cortez 89'
↓ A. Palavecino ↑D. Gomez 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Inzunza 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
J. Porozo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Gomez 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
75
Passes
15
Duels
A. Vega 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Forwards
K. Castaneda
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
G. Mora
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. Hernandez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
J. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
K. Rosero
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
T. Jacob 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.5
Rating
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
D. De Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Monreal
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
A. Palavecino
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
D. Cambindo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
BENCH
L. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Alcantar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2025 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 04/05/2025 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/19/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/06/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/06/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/08/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
09/01/2025
04/05/2025
10/19/2024
04/06/2024
01/06/2024
07/08/2023
Club Tijuana Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
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
Red Cards and Tijuana Triumphs on the Border
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A contest defined by spectacular indiscipline from the visitors and a ruthless edge from the hosts that reshapes the mid-table battle.
Early Disruption
The Intensity at Estadio Caliente was palpable as both sides looked to gain early ground in this crunch match. With the teams separated by a single point in the table, the midfield battles were fiercely contested from the very first whistle. The complexion of the tie changed completely just 16 minutes in. A poor challenge from Ricardo Monreal resulted in a straight red card, immediately forcing Necaxa into survival mode. Exploiting the numerical advantage, Club Tijuana dominated possession with a commanding 64% share, pinning the visitors deep in their own half and orchestrating wave after wave of attacking pressure. The sustained siege eventually cracked the defensive line when F. Boya struck four minutes before the interval, netting the opener to give the hosts a well-deserved advantage heading into the tunnel.
Doubling Down
Any hopes of restoring Balance for the visitors evaporated early in the second half. Boya continued his stellar outing by latching onto a precise pass from R. Arciga in the 51st minute, securing his brace with clinical precision and whipping the home supporters into a frenzy. Matters went from bad to disastrous for Necaxa moments later. A heated argument saw Diber Cambindo sent for an early shower, leaving his side down to nine men with over half an hour remaining on the clock. Faced with an impossible mountain to climb, the visitors effectively parked the bus, though Tijuana's relentless wave of combinations ensured the Stakes remained high for goal difference, turning the pitch into a permanent attacking drill.
The Final Blow
With a two-man advantage, the hosts controlled the tempo effortlessly and played the ball with supreme confidence. At the back, Jesús Gómez was commanding, putting in an outstanding shift to snuff out any rare counter-attacks from the exhausted opposition. Looking to inject fresh attacking impetus, the home side introduced A. Preciado, who quickly proved to be an absolute handful for the ragged defence. The late pressure forced a clumsy mistake in the box, and after a tense VAR review in the 83rd minute, a penalty was definitively confirmed. Preciado stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick to complete the 3-0 rout. This crucial victory provides massive relief for Tijuana, whilst leaving the visitors to reflect on a disastrous lack of discipline that ruined their evening.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ricardo Monreal impact the match?
His 16th-minute dismissal shattered Necaxa's game plan, allowing Tijuana to monopolise possession and relentlessly attack an outnumbered defence.
How did substitute Frank Boya change the game?
Though he actually started the match, F. Boya was the ultimate difference-maker, netting a crucial brace to take the game completely away from the visitors.
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 Blues Await at Estadio Caliente
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. With both sides drifting aimlessly through the lower half of the table and Tijuana desperate to break an abysmal home winless streak, this fixture promises more nervous tension than genuine quality.
The Setup
Taking place on September 01, 2025, at the Estadio Caliente, this Liga MX Apertura clash pits 13th-placed Club Tijuana against 11th-placed Necaxa. The home side's dreadful Form is underscored by a glaring inability to perform in front of their own fans, having failed to secure a single win in six attempts on home turf. The visitors arrive slightly higher in the table but offer a similarly uninspiring Balance of results. The Stakes are notably low for this mid-table encounter, though a surprising flash of quality is still possible given a decent Stars rating that highlights individual bright spots over collective cohesion.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate whatever rhythm this match can muster. Tijuana's Gilberto Mora is tasked with unlocking the opposition and giving the home fans something to cheer about. He faces a tough test against Necaxa's Agustín Palavecino, who has been in fine touch and possesses the vision to exploit a vulnerable home defense on the counter.
Our Prediction
We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw. Both teams lack the attacking conviction to put the game to bed, meaning a fragmented 90 minutes will likely result in a share of the spoils that leaves neither fanbase fully satisfied.