Liga MX Clausura - 10

Club Tijuana 1 - 2 FT Santos Laguna

Estadio Caliente

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Futmetrix Verdict
83
FT
Mon, Mar 9
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Club Tijuana
1-2
Santos Laguna
⚡ Intensity 86
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 80
Late chaos sinks ten-man Tijuana.

Late Chaos Resurrects Santos Laguna in Dramatic Fashion

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. A chaotic basement battle pivoted entirely on a breathless 90th minute, injecting life into a struggling away side.

The Caliente Standoff

This crunch match kicked off with sky-high Intensity under the lights of the Estadio Caliente as two struggling Liga MX sides desperately hunted for any semblance of forward momentum. Club Tijuana edged possession with 53% of the ball, but the offensive output told a completely different, much darker story for the hosts. The spirited visitors relentlessly peppered the penalty area, generating a whopping 2.92 expected goals through dynamic passing sequences. Keeping the home side afloat almost entirely on his own was Antonio Rodríguez. The Tijuana shot-stopper put on an absolute masterclass between the sticks, registering seven spectacular saves to weather the relentless early storm. His sheer heroics established a fascinating tactical stalemate, deeply frustrating a Santos Laguna outfit that looked determined but severely lacked the clinical finish required to break the initial deadlock.

Red Cards and Resistance

The highly contested match finally exploded into life in the 53rd minute when E. Bullaude beautifully bypassed the stubborn Tijuana wall to put the away side ahead. The fragile Balance of the tie then shattered completely just six minutes later in a moment of pure madness. A reckless challenge saw Jackson Porozo shown a straight red card, reducing the desperate hosts to ten men. Despite this severe numerical disadvantage, Tijuana showcased remarkable resilience across the pitch. Completely against the general run of play, I. Tona orchestrated a brilliant transitional move to set up substitute A. Gomez, who expertly leveled the score at 1-1 in the 72nd minute. The soaring Stakes pushed both sides to their absolute physical limits as the visitors desperately threw bodies forward to somehow reclaim their carelessly squandered advantage.

A Breathless Conclusion

The tension reached its absolute peak as the final whistle approached, with a massive Upset Factor looming heavily over the atmospheric stadium. The frantic 90th minute delivered an unbelievable sequence of events that entirely defied logic. First, Lucas Di Yorio thought he had snatched the glorious victory, only for the VAR officials to intervene and heartbreakingly rule out the goal. Yet, within that exact same manic minute, the true hero of the evening finally emerged. J. Guemez slipped a perfect pass right through the completely exhausted Tijuana defense, finding late substitute J. A. Ocejo Zazueta, who coolly slotted home the dramatic winner. This stunning 2-1 upset away from home hands Santos an absolutely crucial lifeline at the rock bottom of the table, while the ten-man Tijuana squad is left to bitterly digest a deeply painful late collapse.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Jackson Porozo impact the match?

His 59th-minute dismissal forced ten-man Tijuana into an exhausting defensive shift, ultimately allowing Santos to find the spaces needed for their dramatic 90th-minute winner.

How did VAR change this match?

VAR briefly broke Santos's hearts by canceling Lucas Di Yorio's goal in the 90th minute, perfectly setting the stage for their immediate, legal game-winner moments later.

How dramatic was the late winner by Antonio Rodríguez?

Antonio Rodríguez was actually Tijuana's heroic goalkeeper with 7 saves; the dramatic 90th-minute match-winner was scored by Santos substitute J. A. Ocejo Zazueta.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
Club Tijuana 53%
Santos Laguna 47%
Shots
16
17
Club Tijuana 16
Santos Laguna 17
Shots on Target
3
9
Club Tijuana 3
Santos Laguna 9
Expected Goals (xG)
0.92
2.92
Club Tijuana 0.92
Santos Laguna 2.92
Passes
352
302
Club Tijuana 352
Santos Laguna 302
Pass Accuracy
75%
71%
Club Tijuana 75%
Santos Laguna 71%
Corners
4
7
Club Tijuana 4
Santos Laguna 7
Fouls
14
17
Club Tijuana 14
Santos Laguna 17
Yellow Cards
1
1
Club Tijuana 1
Santos Laguna 1
Red Cards
1
0
Club Tijuana 1
Santos Laguna 0

Match Events

HT
46' 🔄 M. El Ghezouani J. Martinez
E. Bullaude (L. Di Yorio) 53'
59' 🟥 Jackson Porozo
65' 🔄 F. Boya A. Gomez
65' 🔄 A. Preciado D. Abreu
72' A. Gomez (I. Tona)
Haret Ortega 🟨 76'
K. Picon J. Abella 🔄 78'
L. Gomez C. Dajome 🔄 79'
84' 🔄 K. Castaneda I. Rivero
84' 🔄 R. Arciga D. Blanco
F. Villalba J. A. Ocejo Zazueta 🔄 84'
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta (J. Guemez) 90'
Lucas Di Yorio 90'+9
L. Di Yorio E. Orona 🔄 90'+13
E. Bullaude A. Lopez 🔄 90'+13
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Club Tijuana

Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Inzunza
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
J. Porozo
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
U. Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Boya
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Tona
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
R. Arciga
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
K. Castaneda
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
M. El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Gomez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
25
Minutes
7.7
Rating
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. O. Bagui Tobar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Abreu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Santos Laguna

Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Picon
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
H. Ortega
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
B. Amione
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Echeverria
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
C. Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Guemez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
F. Villalba
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. Bullaude
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
L. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
L. Di Yorio
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
H. Holguin
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Abella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. C. Echilvestre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Orona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Vuoso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Dajome
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/25/2025 Santos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Corona
04/20/2025 Santos Laguna 0 - 4 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Corona
08/19/2024 Club Tijuana 3 - 1 Santos Laguna Liga MX Estadio Caliente
03/16/2024 Club Tijuana 2 - 2 Santos Laguna Liga MX Estadio Caliente
10/05/2023 Santos Laguna 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Corona
03/13/2023 Santos Laguna 3 - 2 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Nuevo Corona
09/25/2025
Liga MX Estadio Corona
04/20/2025
Liga MX Estadio Corona
08/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
03/16/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
10/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Corona
03/13/2023
Liga MX Estadio Nuevo Corona
Club Tijuana Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 10 25 20 9 +11 WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
2 Toluca 10 24 17 5 +12 WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 10 24 19 9 +10 WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)LToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
4 Pachuca 10 20 13 8 +5 WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)WPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10 19 18 10 +8 WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 10 16 17 12 +5 WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
7 Atlas 10 16 13 15 -2 LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)WAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)LPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
8 Club America 10 14 11 10 +1 WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)WPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
9 Monterrey 10 13 14 10 +4 LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
10 FC Juarez 10 11 15 18 -3 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
11 Puebla 10 11 9 13 -4 LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 10 10 16 18 -2 LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
13 Mazatlán 10 10 13 20 -7 WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)
14 Leon 10 10 11 20 -9 LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
15 Club Tijuana 10 9 9 11 -2 LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
16 Necaxa 10 9 11 16 -5 LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
17 Club Queretaro 10 7 9 17 -8 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 10 5 12 26 -14 WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)