Liga MX Gameweek 3, Clausura
Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 FT Club Queretaro
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ali Ávila 21'
35' A. Gonzalez (D. Aguirre)
HT
↓ C. Garcia ↑L. Rodriguez 53'
55' Richard Ledezma
61' R. Alvarado (R. Ledezma)
↓ B. Parra ↑M. A. Carcelen Carabali 67'
↓ J. Unjanque ↑W. Madrid 67'
70' ↓ O. Govea ↑F. Gonzalez
70' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑Y. Padilla
73' Armando González
78' ↓ R. Ledezma ↑A. Sepulveda
78' ↓ A. Gonzalez ↑D. Campillo Del Campo
M. Coronel 81'
Michael Carcelén 84'
↓ J. Gomez ↑Jhojan Julio 88'
↓ S. Homenchenko ↑F. Pena 89'
89' ↓ B. Gutierrez ↑S. Sandoval
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Luis Romo 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
73
Passes
7
Duels
José Castillo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Richard Ledezma 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Brian Gutiérrez
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
57
Passes
6
Duels
Omar Govea
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
72
Passes
2
Duels
Bryan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Efraín Álvarez
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Armando González 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Óscar Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Campillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Tapias
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
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
Guillermo Allison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diego Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Abascia 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Santiago Homenchenko 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Jaime Gómez
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Carlo Adriano
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bernardo Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Francisco Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Unjanque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Alí Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Coronel 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
José Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Cazares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldo Madrid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Carcelén
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
| 02/01/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 07/17/2024 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 04/21/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 11/01/2023 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 02/05/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
10/23/2025
02/01/2025
07/17/2024
04/21/2024
11/01/2023
02/05/2023
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guadalajara Chivas
Club Queretaro
Guadalajara Chivas
Club Queretaro
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Leaders Survive Late Scare at Estadio Akron
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Top-of-the-table Chivas extended their reign, but they had to dig deep to hold off a resilient Queretaro side that refused to quietly accept their fate.
The Opening Act
A classic top-versus-bottom clash kicked off with Guadalajara Chivas executing exactly what was expected of them. They dominated possession, pinning Club Queretaro deep into their own half from the first exchanges. A high Intensity rating tells the story of the early pressure, as the hosts constantly probed for an opening. They finally broke the deadlock in the 35th minute when D. Aguirre spotted the run and delivered the crucial assist for A. Gonzalez to smash home. The visitors were suffocated by the relentless attacking waves, struggling to establish any meaningful Balance during the opening phases of the contest.
The Pivot
The match seemingly shifted firmly beyond Queretaro's grasp just past the hour mark. R. Ledezma carved out a brilliant opportunity for R. Alvarado, who doubled the advantage in the 61st minute. The hosts were turning Estadio Akron into a shooting gallery, unleashing a massive total of 22 shots throughout the night. It felt like the floodgates were about to open, but a string of heroic saves from the visiting goalkeeper kept the deficit manageable. Efrain Alvarez was pulling the strings masterfully in midfield, accumulating key passes and orchestrating the offensive barrage that kept the pressure cooking.
Resolution
Just as the home fans prepared for a comfortable finale, the Upset Factor flickered to life. M. Coronel found the back of the net in the 81st minute, suddenly transforming a routine victory into a nervous sprint to the finish line. The late goal rattled the hosts, adding immense weight to the final Stakes as Queretaro pushed desperately for a shock equalizer. Despite a late flurry of attacking sequences and tense moments in the penalty area, Chivas held their nerve to secure the 2-1 win. The victory solidifies their grip on first place, while leaving the visitors empty-handed but proud of a gritty display.
Key Questions
What made Roberto Alvarado the Man of the Match?
Alvarado earned his stellar rating by scoring the crucial second goal and creating five key passes, driving the offensive machinery that secured the hard-fought victory.
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.
A Top vs Bottom Clash with Title Implications
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Guadalajara Chivas can tighten their grip on the league summit, while Club Queretaro arrive desperate to salvage their dismal campaign.
The Setup
The dynamic at Estadio Akron on January 17, 2026, is crystal clear. Chivas are chasing the championship with a relentless home record, boasting a Form rating that highlights an impressive winning streak on familiar turf. Conversely, the Balance of this tie leans heavily toward the hosts, given Queretaro's ongoing struggles down in 17th place. The sheer Stakes for the home side cannot be understated as they look to maintain their spot at the top of the pile against a deeply wounded opponent.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Efrain Alvarez, whose creative spark in the Chivas midfield has been vital. He faces off against Queretaro's primary attacking outlet, Ali Ávila. If Alvarez commands the tempo and dictates possession, Ávila will be starved of the service he desperately needs to mount a credible threat. This clash of Stars will define the attacking rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable victory for the hosts. Queretaro will likely sit deep to absorb pressure, but Chivas have too much firepower across the pitch. Expect an early breakthrough from the home side to open the floodgates and secure the points.