Liga MX Clausura - 8

FC Juarez 3 - 1 FT Atlas

Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez

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Futmetrix Verdict
68
FT
Sat, Feb 28
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FC Juarez
3-1
Atlas
⚡ Intensity 74
⚖️ Balance 53
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Early strike fuels Juarez victory.

Juarez Blitz Stuns Atlas in Border Town Thriller

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A devastating first-minute opener and smart tactical management earned the hosts a crucial victory over a playoff-chasing side.

Lightning Start

Fans at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez barely had time to take their seats before the match exploded into life. In the very first minute, Puma found the back of the net after a slick ball from O. Estupinan. This immediate breakthrough set a soaring Intensity rating for the opening exchanges. FC Juarez edged possession with 53% of the ball, forcing Atlas to chase shadows early on. The visitors eventually clawed their way back into the contest. Following a tense VAR review involving Edgar Zaldívar in the 23rd minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty. A. Gonzalez stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick to level the score.

The Turning Point

Just as the match seemed destined for a halftime stalemate, the tactical Balance shifted completely. The catalyst came from an early substitution. J. M. Torres Ramirez I. entered the fray in the 19th minute and made his presence felt right before the interval. In the 45th minute, he provided a killer assist for D. Garcia, who fired home to restore the home side's advantage. Conceding so close to the whistle was a severe psychological blow from which the visitors never truly recovered.

Closing the Door

The second half saw Atlas desperately chasing the game to protect their playoff hopes. Despite registering a higher expected goals tally (1.19 to 0.55), their finishing was woeful. They managed just two shots on target all night. Juarez absorbed the pressure comfortably, sitting deep and waiting for mistakes. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 89th minute when Gustavo Ferrareis deflected the ball into his own net, putting the game to bed. The high Stakes were evident at the final whistle; Juarez secure a massive win, leaving Atlas trailing 12 points behind the league leaders.

Key Questions

How did substitute José Luis Rodríguez change the game?

José Luis Rodríguez actually started and scored in the first minute. The real game-changing substitute was J. M. Torres Ramirez I., who provided a crucial assist.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
FC Juarez 53%
Atlas 47%
Shots
10
8
FC Juarez 10
Atlas 8
Shots on Target
4
2
FC Juarez 4
Atlas 2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.55
1.19
FC Juarez 0.55
Atlas 1.19
Passes
325
296
FC Juarez 325
Atlas 296
Pass Accuracy
77%
74%
FC Juarez 77%
Atlas 74%
Corners
4
4
FC Juarez 4
Atlas 4
Fouls
17
15
FC Juarez 17
Atlas 15
Yellow Cards
3
2
FC Juarez 3
Atlas 2
Red Cards
0
0
FC Juarez 0
Atlas 0

Match Events

1' Puma (O. Estupinan)
19' 🔄 Ricardinho J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
Edgar Zaldívar 23'
A. Gonzalez 26'
33' 🟨 Denzell Garcia
Edgar Zaldívar 🟨 36'
45' D. Garcia (J. M. Torres Ramirez I.)
HT
P. Ramirez D. Gonzalez 🔄 46'
E. Zaldivar M. E. Garcia 🔄 65'
E. Aguirre A. Rodriguez 🔄 65'
66' 🔄 Monchu R. Pizarro
66' 🔄 O. Estupinan L. Dupuy
Sergio Hernandez 🟨 77'
83' 🔄 D. Garcia Guilherme Castilho
83' 🔄 FC Juarez R. Fulgencio
A. Gonzalez L. Gamboa 🔄 83'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
MAGNET
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
47
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Murillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mosquera
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
A. Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
D. Garcia
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Puma
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8
Rating
Forwards
O. Estupinan
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
G. Ruiz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aquino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
64
Minutes
7.2
Rating
L. Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Atlas

Goalkeepers
C. Vargas
MAGNET
MAGNET
29
Activity
29
Activity
28
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
G. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Capasso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Schlegel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gustavo Ferrareis
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
A. Rocha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
S. Hernandez
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Forwards
A. Gonzalez
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
A. Sanchez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. H. Rios De Alba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. E. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Gamboa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/10/2025 Atlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
05/04/2025 Atlas 1 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
06/07/2024 FC Juarez 2 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
29/01/2024 Atlas 2 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
23/09/2023 FC Juarez 1 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/04/2023 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/10/2025
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
05/04/2025
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
06/07/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
29/01/2024
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
23/09/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/04/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
FC Juarez Win
Atlas Win
Draw