Liga MX Clausura - 2

FC Juarez 0 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas

Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez

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Futmetrix Verdict
36
FT
Wed, Jan 14
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FC Juarez
0-1
Guadalajara Chivas
⚡ Intensity 38
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Late super-subs snatch points for Chivas.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
FC Juarez 51%
Guadalajara Chivas 49%
Shots
7
14
FC Juarez 7
Guadalajara Chivas 14
Shots on Target
3
6
FC Juarez 3
Guadalajara Chivas 6
Passes
472
448
FC Juarez 472
Guadalajara Chivas 448
Pass Accuracy
82%
83%
FC Juarez 82%
Guadalajara Chivas 83%
Corners
1
4
FC Juarez 1
Guadalajara Chivas 4
Fouls
10
9
FC Juarez 10
Guadalajara Chivas 9
Yellow Cards
2
2
FC Juarez 2
Guadalajara Chivas 2
Red Cards
0
0
FC Juarez 0
Guadalajara Chivas 0

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' 🔄 Ricardinho Guilherme Castilho
78' 🔄 Madson R. Fulgencio
R. Ledezma M. Gomez 🔄 78'
R. Alvarado S. Sandoval 🔄 79'
E. Alvarez Y. Padilla 🔄 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
S. Jurado
MAGNET
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
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
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
M. Mosquera
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Madson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ricardinho
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Puma
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Forwards
O. Estupinan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
B. Diaz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juarez Ricardo
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
24
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
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Larios
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
R. Rangel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Aguirre
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
L. Romo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
B. Gutierrez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Ledezma
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
O. Govea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
E. Alvarez
MAGNET
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
56
Passes
7
Duels
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
O. Whalley
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Tapias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Campillo Del Campo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Inda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Marin
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
6.9
Rating
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
CLUTCH HERO
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
Liga MX Estadio Akron
03/16/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
08/31/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/10/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/19/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/29/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
FC Juarez Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 2 6 4 1 +3 WToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 1 Toluca (11-01-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 2 6 3 0 +3 WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Pachuca (10-01-2026)
3 Club Tijuana 2 4 2 1 +1 WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Club America (10-01-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 4 2 1 +1 WTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (11-01-2026)
5 Cruz Azul 2 3 3 2 +1 WCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (11-01-2026)
6 Atletico San Luis 2 3 3 2 +1 WClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (12-01-2026)
7 Monterrey 2 3 2 1 +1 WNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 1 Toluca (11-01-2026)
8 Necaxa 2 3 3 3 0 LNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 3 Necaxa (11-01-2026)
9 Leon 2 3 3 3 0 LPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (11-01-2026)
10 Tigres UANL 2 3 2 2 0 LTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (12-01-2026)
11 Puebla 2 3 2 2 0 WPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)LAtlas 1 - 0 Puebla (10-01-2026)
12 FC Juarez 2 3 2 2 0 LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 2 FC Juarez (10-01-2026)
13 Pachuca 2 3 2 3 -1 WPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Pachuca (10-01-2026)
14 Atlas 2 3 1 2 -1 LCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)WAtlas 1 - 0 Puebla (10-01-2026)
15 Club Queretaro 2 1 2 3 -1 LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (11-01-2026)
16 Club America 2 1 0 2 -2 LClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Club America (10-01-2026)
17 Mazatlán 2 0 2 4 -2 LPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 2 FC Juarez (10-01-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 2 0 2 6 -4 LToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 3 Necaxa (11-01-2026)