Liga MX Clausura - 17

Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 FT Club Tijuana

Estadio Akron

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Futmetrix Verdict
20
FT
Sun, Apr 26
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Guadalajara Chivas
0-0
Club Tijuana
⚡ Intensity 10
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 86
Blank cartridges at Estadio Akron.

Blank Cartridges and Missed Chances at Estadio Akron

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. Despite a combined 35 shots, an inability to find the cutting edge turned this contest into a frustrating defensive stalemate for the dominant hosts.

The Early Barrage

Stepping onto the pristine turf of Estadio Akron, Guadalajara Chivas immediately stamped their authority on this crucial Liga MX encounter. They utterly dominated possession, holding the ball for 68% of the match and forcing the visitors into a deep defensive crouch. Efrain Alvarez was the absolute engine of the home side's creativity, consistently finding pockets of space and threading dangerous passes into the final third. The Intensity of their early press was suffocating, leading to a constant wave of attacks and early set-piece opportunities. Despite this overwhelming territorial control and a clear intent to delight the home crowd, turning possession into a tangible advantage proved to be an incredibly steep hill to climb against a stubborn defensive setup.

The Tijuana Blockade

The defining story of the night quickly became the heroic rearguard action orchestrated by Club Tijuana. Faced with a barrage of 22 shots from the hosts, the visitors absorbed the pressure with remarkable composure. Unai Bilbao anchored the defense, repeatedly putting his body on the line to block dangerous efforts and clear the penalty area. The Balance of the match was distinctly one-sided in terms of possession, but the overall shot volume told a different tale—35 combined shots meant this was no dull affair. Tijuana even managed 13 attempts of their own, mostly through rapid transitions that constantly reminded the hosts of the underlying danger. A flurry of 10 combined corners ensured the penalty boxes were always the center of action.

Frustration at the Final Whistle

As the clock ticked down, the desperation grew, but the decisive moment remained elusive. Brian Gutierrez orchestrated play beautifully from the midfield, serving up multiple key passes to keep the pressure cooking, yet every attacking sequence ended in frustration for the home supporters. With immense Stakes in the race for the top spot, failing to secure all three points feels like a massive missed opportunity for the hosts. On the flip side, walking away from a hostile Estadio Akron with a clean sheet is a testament to the visitors' grit. This hard-fought point strengthens their playoff ambitions and proves they can survive the most grueling offensive sieges the league has to offer.

Key Questions

Why did the match end in a goalless draw?

Despite a combined 35 shots and Chivas holding 68% possession, both sides lacked the clinical finishing required to break the deadlock.

Who was the standout player for Club Tijuana?

Unai Bilbao was instrumental in defense, helping his side absorb massive pressure and secure a vital clean sheet on the road.

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
68%
32%
Guadalajara Chivas 68%
Club Tijuana 32%
Shots
22
13
Guadalajara Chivas 22
Club Tijuana 13
Shots on Target
4
3
Guadalajara Chivas 4
Club Tijuana 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.99
1.07
Guadalajara Chivas 1.99
Club Tijuana 1.07
Passes
588
277
Guadalajara Chivas 588
Club Tijuana 277
Pass Accuracy
89%
75%
Guadalajara Chivas 89%
Club Tijuana 75%
Corners
8
2
Guadalajara Chivas 8
Club Tijuana 2
Fouls
8
8
Guadalajara Chivas 8
Club Tijuana 8
Yellow Cards
3
1
Guadalajara Chivas 3
Club Tijuana 1
Red Cards
0
0
Guadalajara Chivas 0
Club Tijuana 0

Match Events

22' 🟨 B. Gutierrez
37' 🟨 D. Aguirre
HT
D. Abreu M. El Ghezouani 🔄 59'
R. Arciga D. Blanco 🔄 59'
65' 🟨 O. Govea
70' 🔄 B. Gutierrez R. Marin
70' 🔄 E. Alvarez S. Sandoval
G. Mora A. Perez 🔄 74'
A. Gomez 🟨 81'
83' 🔄 B. Gonzalez H. Camberos
I. Rivero A. Zapata 🔄 86'
90'+8 🔄 D. Aguirre M. Gomez
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
Oscar Whalley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Diego Campillo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Richard Ledezma
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brian Gutierrez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Omar Govea
MAGNET
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
98
Passes
6
Duels
Bryan González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Efrain Alvarez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Armando González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Raúl Rangel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Sandoval
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonathan Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Samir Inda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Marín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Armando Aguayo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club Tijuana

Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Unai Bilbao
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Gómez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Adonis Preciado
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Iván Tona
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Ramiro Árciga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
José Rivero
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diogo Bagüí
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Nicolás Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mourad El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/23/2025 Club Tijuana 3 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Caliente
02/10/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio AKRON
07/13/2024 Club Tijuana 4 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/27/2024 Club Tijuana 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Caliente
08/23/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/16/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio AKRON
09/08/2022 Club Tijuana 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Caliente
04/20/2022 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/21/2021 Club Tijuana 0 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Caliente
04/18/2021 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/23/2025
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
02/10/2025
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
07/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/27/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
08/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/16/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
09/08/2022
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
04/20/2022
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/21/2021
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
04/18/2021
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw