Liga MX Clausura - 12

FC Juarez 2 - 1 FT Tigres UANL

Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez

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Futmetrix Verdict
89
FT
Mon, Mar 23
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FC Juarez
2-1
Tigres UANL
⚡ Intensity 90
⚖️ Balance 78
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 60
Late drama stuns ten-man Tigres.

Monchu's Late Strike Completes Dramatic Juarez Comeback

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A breathless encounter defined by technological interventions and relentless home pressure that ultimately shattered a stubborn ten-man resistance.

Frantic Opening Exchanges

The visitors burst out of the blocks at the Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez, eager to cement their playoff credentials. Tigres UANL found their breakthrough just nine minutes in, as Joaquim converted a clever delivery from J. Brunetta. However, the hosts refused to fold under the early pressure. Displaying remarkable Intensity, FC Juarez clawed their way right back into the contest. A mere eleven minutes later, Óscar Estupiñán found the back of the net, capitalising on an excellent ball from D. Garcia. The match immediately morphed into a wide-open battle, with both midfield units struggling to contain the rapid transitional play.

The Turning Point

The entire Balance of the match shifted dramatically on the half-hour mark. Diego Sánchez committed a heavy challenge that triggered a lengthy VAR review, culminating in a straight red card in the 32nd minute. Reduced to ten men, the visitors had no choice but to retreat. Juarez seized the initiative, controlling possession and turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery. The hosts unleashed a barrage of 21 attempts on goal, exploiting the numerical advantage to stretch the Tigres defence to its absolute limits, though the away goalkeeper produced multiple heroic saves to keep the score level heading into the latter stages.

Late Border Drama

The immense Upset Factor fully materialised in the dying moments of the fixture. Tension reached a boiling point in the 74th minute when VAR brutally overturned a penalty awarded to Estupiñán, leaving the home crowd enraged. Despite the psychological blow, Juarez maintained their suffocating pressure. Their persistence finally paid dividends in the 88th minute when Monchu hammered home a dramatic winner. The spectacular late strike not only secured a vital three points for Juarez, significantly boosting their mid-table standing, but it also dealt a severe blow to the playoff aspirations of a visibly exhausted Tigres side.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Diego Sánchez impact the match?

It completely flipped the momentum. Tigres retreated, allowing Juarez to control possession and relentlessly attack the penalty area to find the eventual winner.

How did VAR change this match?

VAR dictated the narrative by upgrading Sánchez's yellow to a red card and later overturning a penalty decision for Juarez, keeping the tension incredibly high.

How dramatic was the late winner by Monchu?

It was the ultimate release of pressure, arriving in the 88th minute to seal a deserved comeback after immense frustration with earlier VAR decisions.

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
58%
42%
FC Juarez 58%
Tigres UANL 42%
Shots
21
13
FC Juarez 21
Tigres UANL 13
Shots on Target
6
4
FC Juarez 6
Tigres UANL 4
Expected Goals (xG)
0.84
0.54
FC Juarez 0.84
Tigres UANL 0.54
Passes
400
292
FC Juarez 400
Tigres UANL 292
Pass Accuracy
87%
77%
FC Juarez 87%
Tigres UANL 77%
Corners
7
3
FC Juarez 7
Tigres UANL 3
Fouls
10
10
FC Juarez 10
Tigres UANL 10
Yellow Cards
4
3
FC Juarez 4
Tigres UANL 3
Red Cards
0
1
FC Juarez 0
Tigres UANL 1

Match Events

Joaquim (J. Brunetta) 9'
20' O. Estupinan (D. Garcia)
Diego Sánchez 30'
Diego Sánchez 🟥 32'
Juan Brunetta 🟨 40'
Diego Lainez 🟨 45'+2
Ángel Correa 🟨 45'+5
HT
53' 🟨 Moises Mosquera
57' 🟨 José García
57' 🔄 J. M. Torres Ramirez I. L. Dupuy
57' 🔄 R. Pizarro Guilherme Castilho
66' 🔄 J. Aquino R. Fulgencio
66' 🔄 J. Manriquez J. Murillo
R. Aguirre O. Herrera 🔄 66'
D. Lainez M. Flores 🔄 77'
82' 🔄 D. Garcia F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
V. Lorona F. Gorriaran 🔄 87'
J. Brunetta J. Sanchez 🔄 87'
88' Monchu
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Aquino
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mayorga
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Monchu
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
D. Garcia
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Puma
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
O. Estupinan
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
G. Ruiz
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. Murillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
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
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Tigres UANL

Goalkeepers
N. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joaquim
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Angulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Lorona
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Garza
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
C. Araujo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Brunetta
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
D. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
A. Correa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Forwards
R. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
F. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Gorriaran
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/20/2025 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/26/2025 Tigres UANL 0 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Universitario
09/23/2024 FC Juarez 0 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/29/2024 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Universitario
07/09/2023 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/15/2023 Tigres UANL 0 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
07/20/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
09/23/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/29/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
07/09/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/15/2023
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
FC Juarez Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Guadalajara Chivas 12 30 25 11 +14 WMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)WAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)LToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)
2 Cruz Azul 12 27 23 12 +11 DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)
3 Toluca 12 26 19 7 +12 DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 12 23 21 12 +9 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)
5 Pachuca 12 22 15 10 +5 DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)
6 Atlas 12 18 14 16 -2 DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)
7 Tigres UANL 12 17 18 14 +4 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)
8 Club America 12 17 13 11 +2 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)
9 FC Juarez 12 15 19 21 -2 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)
10 Monterrey 12 14 18 15 +3 LMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)
11 Necaxa 12 13 14 16 -2 WNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)
12 Leon 12 13 13 24 -11 WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)LMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)
13 Club Tijuana 12 12 12 14 -2 LNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)WLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)
14 Puebla 12 12 10 15 -5 LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 12 11 18 21 -3 LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)
16 Mazatlán 12 11 14 23 -9 DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)
17 Club Queretaro 12 9 9 17 -8 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 12 8 14 30 -16 WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)