Liga MX Apertura - Quarter-finals
Club Tijuana 3 - 0 FT Tigres UANL
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' K. Castaneda (R. Inzunza)
HT
49' Jackson Porozo
Jesús Angulo 50'
54' M. El Ghezouani (K. Castaneda)
59' ↓ J. Angulo ↑A. Gignac
↓ K. Castaneda ↑D. Blanco 64'
71' G. Mora (D. Blanco)
78' ↓ O. Herrera ↑I. Lopez
↓ A. Gomez ↑A. Preciado 84'
↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑E. Bullaude 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Midfielders
N. Guzman 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aquino 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Joaquim 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
73
Passes
9
Duels
J. Angulo
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
M. Farfan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Lainez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
F. Gorriaran
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Romulo
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
52
Passes
11
Duels
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
A. Correa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Brunetta
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
38
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
F. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gignac
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Ibanez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Midfielders
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Inzunza
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
J. Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Bilbao 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
A. Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Tona 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
A. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
R. Arciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Castaneda
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Mora 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. El Ghezouani
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mejia
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
J. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
7.5
Rating
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 11/27/2025 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/25/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 01/29/2025 | Tigres UANL | 4 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
11/30/2025
11/27/2025
10/25/2025
01/29/2025
Club Tijuana Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless Tijuana Push Tigres to the Brink
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A counter-attacking masterclass from Club Tijuana leaves Tigres staring down the barrel of a quarter-final exit after a stunning first-leg collapse.
The Tactical Trap
The knockout stage demands a completely different mentality. Tigres arrived at Estadio Caliente and dominated possession with a suffocating 65% of the ball. They dictated the tempo early on, stringing together over 500 passes in a display of technical control. But passing without purpose rarely wins playoff ties. The Stakes were astronomical in this first leg, and the hosts knew exactly how to absorb the pressure. Content to sit back and wait for their opening, Tijuana proved lethal on the counter. In the 27th minute, the pivotal breakthrough arrived against the run of play. Rafael Fernández expertly carved open the visitors' high defensive line, perfectly feeding Kevin Castañeda. The midfielder finished clinically, sending the home crowd into delirium and shifting the tactical landscape.
The Punishing Pivot
Desperate for an equalizer, Tigres threw caution to the wind after the break. A barrage of 16 total shots showed their clear attacking intent, but poor decision-making meant only three ever troubled the goalkeeper. This lack of a cutting edge cost them dearly. The true Upset Factor materialized in the 54th minute. The visitors overcommitted men forward, leaving acres of space behind. Castañeda turned from goalscorer to provider, threading a brilliant pass to Mourad El Ghezouani. The striker made no mistake, doubling the advantage and leaving the away side reeling. Tigres possessed the ball, but Tijuana possessed the killer instinct. Every time the visitors lost possession in the middle third, the ensuing counter-attack looked destined to end up in the back of the net.
The Final Blow
The ultimate nail in the coffin arrived just when the visitors were desperately hunting for an away lifeline. Tigres introduced substitute D. Blanco to spark a late revival, but his efforts were swallowed up by a resolute home defense. Instead, the knockout blow landed on 71 minutes. Tijuana's G. Mora found the back of the net, capping off a stunning 3-0 victory that nobody saw coming. With a fierce Intensity underlying every challenge, this match was a bruising physical battle. Tigres now face an absolute nightmare scenario. They must somehow overturn a three-goal deficit in the return leg on November 30th. For Club Tijuana, this ruthless performance blows the quarter-final bracket wide open.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Club Tijuana's season?
This commanding 3-0 first-leg victory puts Tijuana on the brink of an unexpected semi-final appearance, defying their mid-table regular season struggles.
How did substitute Kevin Castañeda change the game?
Despite starting rather than subbing, Castañeda was the ultimate catalyst. His brilliant first-half goal and second-half assist completely dismantled the opposition'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.
Quarter-Final First Leg Drama Beckons at Estadio Caliente
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. With a place in the semi-finals on the line, this opening clash sets the tone for a tie brimming with attacking potential.
The Setup
We expect an intriguing contest under the lights on November 27, 2025. With an off-the-charts Stakes rating typical of a quarter-final, the pressure is squarely on Club Tijuana to build an advantage at the Estadio Caliente before the return leg on November 30. Neither side boasts an elite Form grade coming into the knockout rounds, but Tigres UANL carry a dangerous pedigree. A modest Balance rating suggests this won't be a cagey chess match, opening the door perfectly for the high Stars metric to shine through individual brilliance on both sides.
Key Battle
The midfield clash between Tijuana's creative hub Jesús Vega and Tigres' talisman Juan Brunetta will dictate the tempo. Vega enters the tie as an assist king for the hosts, but he faces a formidable assignment outplaying Brunetta, whose recent attacking output is simply phenomenal. Whichever playmaker finds the most space between the lines will likely hand their side a crucial first-leg lead.
Our Prediction
Tigres possess too much knockout firepower, and our take sees them securing a 2-1 away victory. Tijuana will likely strike first, riding the wave of home support and Vega's precise delivery, but Brunetta's sheer quality should drag the visitors back into the contest to snatch a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Monterrey.