Liga MX Apertura - 14
Club Tijuana 0 - 0 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Diego Barbosa 43'
HT
62' ↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑S. Nicholson
↓ D. Barbosa ↑S. Simon 66'
↓ J. Angulo ↑O. Virgen 66'
74' ↓ K. Castaneda ↑A. Preciado
76' Rafael Fernández
81' Iván Tona
85' ↓ G. Mora ↑D. Blanco
↓ R. Morales ↑Bruno Mendez 87'
↓ N. Castro ↑H. Herrera 90'
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
89%
Win %
A. Vega 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Forwards
K. Castaneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
M. El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Bilbao
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
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
H. Gonzalez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
D. Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
F. Romero
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
F. Pereira 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
89
Passes
12
Duels
E. del Villar
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
J. Gallardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
A. Vega
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
50
Passes
11
Duels
R. Morales 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
6%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
L. Garcia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arroyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/11/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 4 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/14/2024 | Toluca | 4 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 02/25/2024 | Toluca | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 09/16/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/18/2023 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
10/23/2025
01/11/2025
09/14/2024
02/25/2024
09/16/2023
03/18/2023
Club Tijuana Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -12
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
A Barren Night at Estadio Caliente as Tijuana Hold Flying Toluca
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. A frustrating stalemate highlights Toluca's blunt edge despite their overwhelming control, offering a gritty lifeline to a struggling Tijuana side.
Opening Act
Set the scene under the floodlights at Estadio Caliente. Toluca arrived sitting comfortably in third place, eyeing the top spot, while Club Tijuana languished dangerously in the lower mid-table. The visitors immediately dictated the tempo, settling into a smooth rhythm that saw them command the pitch from the outset. They dominated possession (61%), weaving intricate triangles through the middle thirds, but the final ball severely lacked venom. The Stakes were notably high for a Toluca side desperate to close the four-point gap to the league leaders, yet their early probing yielded little against a highly resolute defensive block. The home side, content to sit deep and absorb pressure, offered virtually nothing going forward, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
The Pivot
The turning point—or frustrating lack thereof—was an absolute masterclass in defensive obstinacy from the hosts. Whenever Toluca tried to inject some much-needed Intensity into their attacking transitions, they slammed into a rigid red-and-black wall. Marcel Ruíz pulled the strings masterfully for the visitors in midfield, helping his team string together an impressive 468 accurate passes. Yet, all that patient build-up play amounted to just two solitary shots on target from nine total attempts. At the heart of the home defense, Jesús Gómez marshaled the backline with supreme Balance, snuffing out danger before it could escalate. It became a pure tactical stalemate where the team with all the ball had no tangible answers for the team without it.
Resolution
As the clock wound down and physical fatigue set in, the desperation grew, but the elusive breakthrough never materialized. When finally called upon, Antonio Rodríguez was utterly flawless between the sticks for Tijuana, producing two crucial saves late on to guarantee his clean sheet and earn the man of the match honors. For Toluca, the 0-0 draw preserves their impressive unbeaten streak but feels heavily like a missed opportunity to genuinely threaten the league leaders. The low Upset Factor reflects exactly what transpired: a superior team failing to break down a stubborn underdog. Tijuana will gladly take the gritty point as a defensive building block, while Toluca must retreat to the training ground to sharpen their attacking claws.
Key Questions
Why did Toluca fail to win despite controlling the match?
Toluca dominated possession at 61% but lacked cutting edge in the final third, managing only two shots on target against a deeply entrenched defensive block.
Who was the standout performer at Estadio Caliente?
Tijuana's goalkeeper Antonio Rodríguez earned the top rating, making two crucial saves to secure a vital clean sheet for the struggling home side.
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.
Unbeaten Toluca Roll Into Estadio Caliente
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Toluca's flawless unbeaten record collides with a desperate Tijuana side still searching for their first home victory of the Apertura campaign.
The Setup
Toluca arrive at Estadio Caliente flaunting a blistering Form rating. Sitting comfortably in third place, the visitors boast a pristine unbeaten league record and serious efficiency on the road. This contrasts sharply with Club Tijuana's domestic struggles, having failed to win any of their six home fixtures so far. A low Balance rating highlights the evident gap between these sides, with the visitors operating at a notably higher tier. Yet, an off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees plenty of individual brilliance on display. While the overall Stakes might be modest in the grand scheme of the table, this is a crunch match for a Tijuana team desperate to salvage some local pride.
Key Battle
Kevin Castañeda has been a bright creative spark for the hosts, attempting to pull strings from midfield, but he faces a monumental task keeping pace with Paulinho. The Toluca frontman is an absolute goal machine right now, demanding constant double-teams from a vulnerable Tijuana backline.
Our Prediction
Our take favors the visitors heavily. While Tijuana will dig deep to protect their turf, Toluca's sheer attacking firepower should eventually break the deadlock, resulting in a routine 2-0 away victory.