Liga MX Clausura - 13
Club Tijuana 1 - 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
22' K. Castaneda (R. Inzunza)
HT
↓ Simeone ↑R. Aguirre 46'
↓ O. Herrera ↑M. Flores 46'
46' ↓ A. Perez ↑D. Blanco
V. Lorona 62'
↓ J. Brunetta ↑C. Araujo 64'
71' D. Blanco
D. Lainez 71'
74' ↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑D. Abreu
74' ↓ R. Arciga ↑A. Preciado
↓ V. Lorona ↑J. Sanchez 75'
↓ Romulo ↑A. Gignac 75'
79' ↓ K. Castaneda ↑U. Bilbao
82' I. Tona
F. Gorriaran 90'
90'+1 ↓ R. Inzunza ↑A. Zapata
90'+5 Club Tijuana
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Rafael Fernández 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jackson Porozo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Jesús Gómez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Pablo Nicolás Ortíz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ramiro Árciga 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Iván Tona 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
56
Passes
15
Duels
José Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castañeda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mourad El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diogo Bagüí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jesus Garza
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Joaquim
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
81%
Duel Win %
Rômulo Zwarg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Vladimir Loroña
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Fernando Gorriarán
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
54
Passes
14
Duels
Diego Lainez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Henrique Simeone Koifman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Juan Brunetta 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Ángel Correa
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
28
Passes
21
Duels
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André-Pierre Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
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
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -10
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
Border Shock: Tijuana Eliminate Tigres
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A masterclass in backs-to-the-wall defending allowed the hosts to snatch a crucial knockout victory against all odds.
The Lone Strike
The tactical blueprint at the Estadio Caliente was established early on. The visitors controlled possession seamlessly, pinning the hosts deep in their own half and probing for openings. Despite the mounting Intensity from the away side, it was the underdogs who drew first blood completely against the run of play. In their only shot on target of the entire ninety minutes, K. Castaneda found space in the 22nd minute after a brilliantly weighted feed from R. Inzunza. That singular moment of clinical finishing fundamentally altered the dynamic, shifting the entire narrative. It forced the visitors to chase a game they had largely been dictating from the opening whistle, turning the pitch into an outright tactical chess match.
The Deep Block
Falling behind triggered an immediate and ferocious siege. The Upset Factor skyrocketed as Tigres UANL relentlessly peppered the penalty area, ultimately racking up over a dozen shots. Veteran forwards like André-Pierre Gignac pushed continuously for an equalizer, severely testing the Balance of the home side's rigid defensive shape. But Antonio Rodríguez was an absolute wall between the posts for the hosts. He produced five critical saves, frustrating the visitors time and time again from point-blank range. The away side’s 59% possession translated into heavy pressure around the box, yet they simply could not find a way past a goalkeeper who was putting on a career-defining performance to keep his clean sheet intact.
Progression Secured
As the minutes ticked down, the monumental Stakes of this single-leg knockout tie amplified the suffocating tension in the stadium. Club Tijuana parked the bus to absolute perfection, marshaled superbly by the colossal presence of Jackson Porozo. He cleared absolutely everything that came his way, ensuring the backline remained impenetrable during the final frantic onslaught. The final whistle sparked wild celebrations as Tijuana secured their progression to the next round, proving once again that ultimate defensive resolve and ruthless efficiency can overcome heavy possession dominance. Tigres ultimately crash out of the competition, left entirely to wonder how all their sustained pressure yielded absolutely nothing on a deeply frustrating night.
Key Questions
What made Jackson Porozo the Man of the Match?
He anchored Tijuana's heroic deep block, repelling relentless waves of pressure to secure a massive clean sheet and guarantee their progression in the knockout tie.
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.
Tigres Prowl as Tijuana's Home Struggles Continue
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. With the hosts completely devoid of home victories this campaign, this mid-table clash lacks the fiery competitive edge needed for a prime-time spectacle.
The Setup
The Clausura campaign rolls into round 13 on April 04, 2026, and Club Tijuana find themselves in a desperate situation at Estadio Caliente. A dismal Form rating tells the grim story for the hosts: zero wins in six attempts on their own turf. The visiting Tigres UANL, however, arrive as veritable road warriors. The away side boasts a 50% win rate on their travels, demonstrating a tactical maturity that Tijuana clearly lacks. With the hosts languishing down in 13th place with just 12 points, and Tigres sitting comfortably in 7th with 17 points, the Stakes feel incredibly low. The gap in the standings translates directly to a modest Balance, making an upset seem highly improbable. The overall expectation of around 2.5 goals per match suggests we might see some action, but it is hard to look past the visitors' clinical edge.
Key Battle
The central narrative of this match hinges on a clash of individuals trying to change their team's fortunes. Kevin Castañeda faces the daunting task of breaching an experienced Tigres defense anchored by Nahuel Guzmán. The veteran goalkeeper has been simply phenomenal, racking up 23 saves to frustrate opposition attackers. While Tijuana's own shot-stopper, Antonio Rodríguez, has been equally valiant with 21 saves, Castañeda must summon some offensive magic to ignite his team's dormant attack. Ultimately, the Stars align heavily in favor of the visitors, giving them a distinct advantage in individual quality.
Our Take
Expect Tigres UANL to dictate the tempo right from the kickoff. A comfortable 2-0 away win seems the most logical outcome, as the hosts' offensive woes and fragile confidence persist against a highly organized opponent.