Liga MX Clausura - 15
Cruz Azul 1 - 1 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' G. Fernandez
R. Inzunza 20'
M. El Ghezouani 25'
45'+1 E. Lira
HT
60' ↓ E. Lira ↑J. Paradela
↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑G. Mora 61'
71' ↓ A. Montano ↑L. Romero
71' ↓ A. Palavecino ↑C. Ebere
↓ K. Castaneda ↑D. Abreu 76'
↓ R. Arciga ↑U. Bilbao 76'
84' ↓ O. Campos ↑A. Castro
84' ↓ J. Marquez ↑A. Morales
A. Zapata 90'
90'+2 W. Ditta
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Kevin Mier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar Campos
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Willer Ditta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Gonzalo Piovi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Carlos Rotondi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Erik Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Carlos Rodríguez 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
60
Passes
5
Duels
Jeremy Márquez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Agustín Palavecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Andres Montaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Gabriel Fernández 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Andrés Gudiño 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Rodarte Barragan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ariel Castro Sevilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karol Velázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Paradela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodriguez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Rafael Fernández
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Gómez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Pablo Nicolás Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ángel Zapata 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ramiro Árciga
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
José Rivero
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mourad El Ghezouani
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Bilbao
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Magallon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joban González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 02/01/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 12/01/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 11/28/2024 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/17/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/31/2024 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
09/29/2025
02/01/2025
12/01/2024
11/28/2024
07/17/2024
01/31/2024
Cruz Azul Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
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A Frustrating Draw at the Azteca
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Cruz Azul threw everything but the kitchen sink at their visitors, yet a singular defensive lapse cost them two vital points in the Liga MX summit chase.
The Azteca Siege
Cruz Azul stepped onto the Estadio Azteca pitch with clear intent. They dominated possession from the opening exchanges, pinning Club Tijuana deep in their own half. The pressure gauge broke early. A foul in the box handed the hosts a golden opportunity, and G. Fernandez made no mistake, dispatching a penalty in the 17th minute. The Intensity of the home side was relentless, dictating the tempo and suffocating the visitors' midfield. Andres Montaño pulled the strings masterfully, orchestrating waves of attacks with precise distribution. It looked like the start of a routine blowout. The home crowd roared, expecting a landslide victory against a retreating opponent that could barely escape their own defensive third.
The Quick Response
Football punishes complacency. Despite trailing and rarely seeing the ball, the visitors struck back entirely against the run of play. Just eight minutes after going down, M. El Ghezouani capitalized on a rare foray forward to level the score in the 25th minute. The Balance of the scoreboard shifted drastically, even if the territorial control did not. This sudden equalizer stunned the home faithful and altered the psychological landscape of the match. Tijuana realized they could absorb the immense pressure and hurt their hosts on the break. The away side sat back even further, compressing the space and daring the home attackers to break through their low block. A match that started as a coronation suddenly became a grinding battle of attrition.
The Stalemate
The second half devolved into a one-sided attacking siege that ultimately yielded nothing. The hosts racked up a staggering 18 shots to a mere 4 from the visitors, registering 2.37 expected goals. Yet, clinical finishing deserted them when the Stakes were highest. Montaño continued to carve out chances, earning match honors for his outstanding playmaking, but the final touch was always missing. Tijuana’s defense bent continuously but stubbornly refused to break, leaning on five crucial saves. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw that feels like a defeat for the title chasers. While the visitors will happily take a hard-fought point back to the border, the home side is left ruing a massive missed opportunity to close the two-point gap on the league leaders.
Key Questions
Who was the standout player at the Azteca?
Andres Montaño controlled the midfield with an outstanding performance, orchestrating attacks and recording two crucial key passes.
How did the scoring unfold?
G. Fernandez opened the scoring with an early penalty, but M. El Ghezouani equalized just eight minutes later against the run of play.
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.
Title Race Pressure: Cruz Azul Must Deliver
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Cruz Azul needs a statement win to keep their championship dreams alive against a Tijuana side fighting desperately for playoff positioning.
The Setup
Second-placed Cruz Azul hold the cards in this Clausura title race. Sitting on 28 points, their home Form is menacing, boasting five wins from six matches with an 83% success rate. Tenth-placed Club Tijuana travel with modest Balance, but their recent mixed run leaves them highly vulnerable on the road. The Stakes dictate the tempo here. A slip-up for the hosts could derail their top-seed ambitions, making this a pivotal clash for the championship.
Key Battle
Gabriel Fernández anchors the home attack against Tijuana's creative midfield spark, Kevin Castañeda. Fernández needs to unlock a stubborn backline to maintain his side's momentum. Conversely, Castañeda must dictate transitions to give the visitors any hope of a smash-and-grab result. A high Stars rating indicates that individual brilliance will likely settle this encounter. Christian Ebere also lurks as a potent attacking weapon for the hosts.
Our Prediction
We expect a decisive home victory. Cruz Azul's sheer dominance in possession will eventually break Tijuana down. Look for visiting goalkeeper Antonio Rodríguez to face an absolute barrage of shots. He averages over four saves per game and will keep it respectable, but La Máquina's attacking depth will secure a comfortable 2-0 win.