Liga MX Gameweek 2, Clausura
FC Juarez 0 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Ledezma 21'
45'+1 Ricardinho
HT
65' ↓ H. E. Martinez Yepez ↑R. Pizarro
66' ↓ E. Lopez ↑J. Aquino
66' ↓ O. Estupinan ↑E. Ayon
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑A. Sepulveda 68'
78' ↓ Madson ↑R. Fulgencio
78' ↓ Ricardinho ↑Guilherme Castilho
↓ R. Ledezma ↑M. Gomez 78'
↓ E. Alvarez ↑Y. Padilla 79'
↓ R. Alvarado ↑S. Sandoval 79'
L. Romo 82'
↓ B. Gutierrez ↑R. Marin 86'
90' J. Murillo
Y. Padilla (R. Marin) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Francisco Nevárez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Murillo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Moisés Mosquera
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Denzell García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homer Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Madson
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ricardinho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
José Luis Rodríguez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Benny Díaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Juan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Larios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Luis Romo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Brian Gutiérrez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Richard Ledezma
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Omar Govea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Efraín Álvarez
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
56
Passes
7
Duels
Armando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Óscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Campillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Inda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Marín 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 03/16/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 08/31/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 5 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 02/10/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 08/19/2023 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/29/2023 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
08/16/2025
03/16/2025
08/31/2024
02/10/2024
08/19/2023
01/29/2023
FC Juarez Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Juarez
Guadalajara Chivas
FC Juarez
Guadalajara Chivas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bench Brilliance Breaks Border Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A ruthless 90th-minute intervention from the substitutes' bench proved exactly why the visitors currently sit alone at the top of the pile.
Border Stalemate
The Intensity was palpable straight out of the tunnel at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez. Refusing to be intimidated by the league leaders, FC Juarez set up a robust mid-block and actually edged possession with 51% of the ball. For nearly the entire match, this was a story of defensive grit and goalkeeper heroics. Jesús Murillo was an absolute rock for the hosts, sweeping up danger and keeping a very potent away attack quiet. With eight combined saves throughout the contest, both shot-stoppers ensured the attacking units were living on scraps during the opening and middle exchanges of this gritty clash.
The Bench Masterclass
The defining Balance of the match shifted completely thanks to the away dugout. Staring down the barrel of a frustrating scoreless draw, Guadalajara Chivas boldly shuffled their deck. Y. Padilla was thrown into the fray on 79 minutes, followed swiftly by R. Marin in the 86th. That exact combination finally picked the lock. Right on the 90-minute mark, Marin found a pocket of space and squared a perfect ball for Padilla to smash home. It was a brutal, clinical sucker punch that completely dismantled the hosts' hard-earned defensive blueprint in a matter of seconds.
Top of the Pile
The Stakes could not have been higher for a visiting side desperate to cement their grip on the playoff spots, and they march on to 30 points at the summit. Beyond the goalscorers, the rearguard deserves massive credit. José Castillo put in a monumental, Man-of-the-Match shift alongside Luis Romo to ensure the clean sheet remained intact under pressure. Juarez will feel completely gutted; they effectively neutralized the Upset Factor for almost the entire evening, only to be undone by elite squad depth in the dying embers of the match.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by José Castillo?
Y. Padilla actually scored the 90th-minute winner. José Castillo earned Man of the Match honors for anchoring the visitors' flawless defensive display instead.
How did substitute José Castillo change the game?
Castillo was actually a starter. The real super-subs were Y. Padilla and R. Marin, who linked up seamlessly to score the late winning goal.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Chivas Take Title Ambitions to the Border
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Guadalajara Chivas arrive as league leaders, making three points non-negotiable if they intend to keep their title rivals at bay.
The Setup
Guadalajara Chivas step onto the pitch at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez sitting proudly at the summit with 30 points. Their Form rating underlines a ruthless streak, especially on the road where they have become true away specialists. Meanwhile, FC Juarez sit in tenth place with 14 points, desperate to claim a major scalp and climb the standings. The Stakes are distinctly high for a title race that leaves zero margin for error. A modest Balance rating highlights the gap between the top and mid-table, but a lofty Stars metric guarantees we will see elite individual talent attempting to steal the show.
Key Battle
The playmaking vision of José Luis Rodríguez in the final third will be pivotal for the hosts, but he faces a direct counter-threat in the clinical finishing of Armando González. The side whose attacking catalyst strikes first will dictate the tempo.
Our Verdict
Expect the visitors to control the midfield early on. Chivas's attacking firepower should ultimately overwhelm the hosts, leading to a comfortable 1-3 away victory.