Liga MX Apertura - 1
FC Juarez 1 - 1 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Zendejas (B. Rodriguez) 39'
HT
Erick Sánchez 68'
Erick Sánchez 70'
71' ↓ F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin ↑R. Pizarro
↓ B. Rodriguez ↑A. Fidalgo 75'
↓ R. Aguirre ↑V. Davila 75'
80' R. Pizarro (Ricardinho)
↓ D. Espinoza ↑K. Alvarez 84'
↓ R. Orquin ↑I. Violante 84'
↓ Club America ↑A. H. Gutierrez Torres 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Mosquera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
D. Ochoa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
A. Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Garcia 
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
48
Passes
14
Duels
Madson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Puma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
B. Diaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Cardenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juarez Ricardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pizarro 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Martinez Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Larios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club America
Goalkeepers
R. Cota
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Caceres 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Lichnovsky 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
C. Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
E. Sanchez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
A. Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Orquin
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
A. Zendejas 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
B. Rodriguez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
N. Bedolla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 02/01/2025 | Club America | 4 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/21/2024 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/25/2024 | FC Juarez | 0 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 07/01/2023 | Club America | 1 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 04/29/2023 | FC Juarez | 0 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
07/12/2025
02/01/2025
07/21/2024
01/25/2024
07/01/2023
04/29/2023
FC Juarez Win
Club America Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Red Card Drama Denies America on the Border
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A routine away victory disintegrated in a flash of red, proving that discipline dictates everything in the Apertura playoff race.
The Initial Breakthrough
The border clash at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez demanded patience before catching fire. While FC Juarez controlled possession with 55% of the ball, they initially lacked the cutting edge required to threaten the visitors' goal. The overarching Balance of the match shifted definitively in the 39th minute. Club America manufactured a devastating sequence, culminating in A. Zendejas finding the back of the net off a pristine setup from B. Rodriguez. The visitors looked completely assured, dictating the tempo and confidently managing their fragile lead heading into the second half.
The Tactical Pivot
Our verdict on the match hinges entirely on the 68th minute. The video assistant referee intervened, upgrading a yellow card to a straight red for Erick Sánchez after a reckless challenge. This single moment caused the Intensity to skyrocket. Forced to navigate the final twenty minutes a man down, the visitors abandoned their attacking shape and parked the bus. Sensing blood, the hosts seized the midfield. Outstanding performer Denzell Garcia became the undisputed engine of the pitch, recycling possession and orchestrating wave after wave of renewed attacking pressure.
The Grandstand Finish
The man advantage fundamentally altered the match geometry. Looking for an offensive spark, Juarez found their hero on the bench, elevating the Upset Factor for the home crowd. Ten minutes after the sending-off, substitute R. Pizarro justified his introduction by latching onto a clever ball from Ricardinho to equalise at 1-1. The Stakes of this late strike cannot be overstated. It salvages a crucial point for mid-table Juarez, while America drops massive points in their push to close a 13-point gap at the top of the league.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Erick Sánchez impact the match?
His 70th-minute dismissal forced America into a deep defensive shell, completely shifting the momentum and allowing Juarez the space to press for their late equaliser.
How did Alejandro Zendejas change the game?
Starting the match, Zendejas provided the crucial attacking edge, breaking the deadlock in the first half and serving as America's primary threat before their tactical collapse.
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.
Border Battle Tests Club America's Resolve
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. With both sides lingering in mid-table obscurity, this fixture represents a vital opportunity to generate much-needed momentum.
The Setup
Club America head to the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez struggling for consistency. Their erratic recent results clash with a resurgent FC Juarez, who have secured three wins in their last five outings. A modest Stakes rating reflects their respective mid-table standings. However, a strong Balance score points to an evenly matched contest. The hosts will rely on the vision of Monchu in the engine room to disrupt a visiting squad featuring Álvaro Fidalgo and the attacking threat of Raphael Veiga. A low Stars metric suggests team structure will override individual brilliance today.
Key Battle
The home side's attacking midfielders against the visiting backline. The hosts have found the net 18 times this season but concede heavily. If the away defence can maintain their discipline, drop deep, and narrow the gaps centrally, they will stifle the primary attacking channels and frustrate the local crowd.
Our Prediction
A gritty 1-1 draw. The visitors possess game-changers like A. Saint-Maximin off the flank, but the superior Form of the hosts on home soil will see them secure a share of the spoils in a tight, tactical encounter.