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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Como
4-1
RB Leipzig
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Como dismantle Leipzig in Champions League stunner.
Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Bayern München
5-0
Bodo/Glimt
⚡ Intensity
81
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Bayern's second-half blitz destroys Bodo/Glimt.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Zaldivar (Duk) 30'
F. Monzon 45'
HT
46' ↓ A. Montano ↑A. Garcia
46' ↓ C. Ebere ↑L. Romero
L. Esteves 65'
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑Gustavo Ferrareis 68'
↓ Duk ↑V. H. Rios De Alba 68'
69' ↓ J. Marquez ↑R. Gonzalez
75' ↓ C. Rodriguez ↑G. Fernandez
↓ E. Zaldivar ↑S. Hernandez 78'
85' ↓ O. Campos ↑I. Silva
↓ M. Valenzuela ↑J. Rodriguez 88'
↓ L. Esteves ↑J. Serrato 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Kevin Mier 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jeremy Márquez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Willer Ditta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
José Paradela
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Jesús Orozco
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Omar Campos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Agustín Palavecino 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
58
Passes
11
Duels
Andrés Montaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Carlos Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osinachi Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Andrés Gudiño 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonathan Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alán Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeyson Duran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Capasso
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Rodrigo Schlegel 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Nahuel Valenzuela 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Édgar Zaldívar 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.3
Rating
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duk 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Arturo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Luís Esteves
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Monzon
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6
Rating
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rivaldo Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Serrato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gamboa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 05/03/2026 | Atlas | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/14/2026 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 07/20/2025 | Atlas | 3 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/12/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/07/2024 | Atlas | 2 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 04/22/2024 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/02/2023 | Atlas | 2 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 05/06/2023 | Cruz Azul | 0 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/23/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
Cruz Azul Win
Atlas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cruz Azul
Atlas
Cruz Azul
Atlas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Atlas Execute Tactical Masterclass to Stun Cruz Azul
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. An absolute smash-and-grab at Estadio Banorte proved that clinical finishing trumps sheer shot volume every time.
The Shooting Gallery
Cruz Azul edged possession (52%) and came out firing, peppering the visitors' goal with what would eventually become a barrage of 25 total shots. The Intensity was palpable early on as Agustín Palavecino pulled the strings in midfield, orchestrating wave after wave of dangerous attacks. However, a high shot volume doesn't guarantee a breakthrough if the final touch is completely lacking. Atlas intelligently absorbed the early pressure, relying on structural defensive discipline rather than reckless tackles to survive the onslaught. The desperate hosts threw absolutely everything forward, racking up nine corners in a frantic attempt to break the initial deadlock, but the visiting defensive wall stood incredibly firm under fire.
The Sucker Punch
Against the run of play, the visitors delivered a devastating blow right on the half-hour mark. A quick transition found Duk, who perfectly teed up E. Zaldivar to slot home and completely shift the Balance of the match. The psychological impact on the home side was immediate and profound. Just when Cruz Azul attempted to defensively regroup before the interval, disaster struck again in the exact 45th minute. F. Monzon doubled the commanding lead with a crucial strike, leaving the hosts stunned as they trudged down the tunnel. The visitors had registered far fewer attacking chances but possessed a ruthless, clinical edge that proved to be the ultimate difference maker.
The Wall Stands Firm
The second half required spectacular heroic interventions to completely preserve the massive Upset Factor. Enter Camilo Vargas, who put on an absolute masterclass between the sticks. The veteran goalkeeper produced five crucial saves to deny the desperate hosts any viable route back into the frustrating contest. With the Stakes rising sharply for Cruz Azul, who now languish down in 12th place amid mounting early-season pressure, their glaring inability to convert sheer dominance into actual goals will ring massive alarm bells. Meanwhile, this ruthless 2-0 away victory solidifies Atlas's iron grip on second place in the Liga MX table, proving beyond doubt they are serious contenders.
Key Questions
How did Atlas pull off this shock result?
Atlas absorbed relentless pressure against 25 shots, capitalized on clinical counter-attacks through Zaldivar and Monzon, and relied on the spectacular goalkeeping heroics of Camilo Vargas.
What does this mean for Cruz Azul's season?
The frustrating defeat leaves them stranded in 12th place, exposing a severe lack of clinical finishing that must be urgently addressed to climb the league table.
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.
Cruz Azul's Firepower Set to Overwhelm
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Early season table congestion means both sides need points, but a stark mismatch in offensive quality makes this a largely skippable affair.
The Setup
We are only just settling into the Apertura, yet patterns are already emerging. Cruz Azul steps onto the pitch at the Estadio Banorte boasting a fierce offensive record. Seven goals in three matches yields a high Form rating that signals absolute danger for the visitors. Atlas arrive tied on points but face a steep uphill battle. Modest Stakes in gameweek five combine with a worryingly low Balance score, painting the hosts as heavy favorites to take all three points. While the overall Stars rating remains somewhat subdued without massive marquee names, the raw attacking thrust of the home side should easily dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
The home side's engine room against the visiting defensive block. Atlas must disrupt passing lanes early to stand any chance of weathering the storm. If the hosts find space between the lines, their forwards will feast on the service.
Our Prediction
A comfortable 2-0 home victory. The hosts will dominate possession, stretch the defense out wide, and convert their inevitable chances before efficiently managing the game out in the second half.