Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura
Guadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 FT Club Tijuana
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' E. Alvarez
23' S. Sandoval (L. Romo)
31' R. Marin (D. Campillo Del Campo)
R. Arciga 45'+1
45'+2 R. Marin
HT
↓ D. Abreu ↑Elias Manoel 46'
↓ P. N. Ortiz Orozco ↑A. Vega 46'
↓ I. Rivero ↑Y. Padilla 46'
49' M. Gomez
53' ↓ M. Gomez ↑B. Gutierrez
53' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑L. Rey
↓ R. Arciga ↑F. Gonzalez 56'
59' R. Alvarado (B. Gutierrez)
64' ↓ H. Camberos ↑K. Castaneda
64' ↓ S. Sandoval ↑J. Carrillo
69' D. Campillo Del Campo (R. Alvarado)
72' ↓ R. Marin ↑A. Sepulveda
73' L. Romo
Elias Manoel (F. Gonzalez) 75'
↓ G. Mora ↑A. Zapata 79'
Elias Manoel (A. Preciado) 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Midfielders
R. Rangel
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M. Gomez
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D. Campillo Del Campo
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L. Romo
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S. Sandoval
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O. Govea
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F. Gonzalez
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H. Camberos
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R. Alvarado
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E. Alvarez
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R. Marin
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BENCH
O. Whalley
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A. Chavez
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K. Castaneda
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S. Inda
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B. Gutierrez
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L. Rey
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A. Sepulveda
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J. Carrillo
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J. Perez
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J. Hernandez
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Club Tijuana
Midfielders
A. Rodriguez
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R. Fernandez
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J. Porozo
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A. Gomez
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P. N. Ortiz Orozco
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I. Tona
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R. Arciga
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G. Mora
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I. Rivero
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A. Preciado
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D. Abreu
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BENCH
J. Hernandez
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U. Bilbao
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A. Vega
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F. Boya
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A. Zapata
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A. Perez
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Y. Padilla
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M. El Ghezouani
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Elias Manoel
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F. Gonzalez
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 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 |
04/26/2026
08/23/2025
02/10/2025
07/13/2024
01/27/2024
08/23/2023
02/16/2023
09/08/2022
04/20/2022
10/21/2021
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Club Tijuana
Guadalajara Chivas
Club Tijuana
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chivas Demolish Tijuana in Seven-Goal Spectacular
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A breathtaking attacking display saw the hosts shatter Tijuana's unbeaten record and ignite their own stuttering campaign.
Early Fireworks in Jalisco
The atmosphere at Estadio Akron was electric as Guadalajara Chivas stepped onto the pitch with a massive point to prove. Coming into the match in tenth place and feeling the nagging pressure of a relegation battle in the coefficient table, the hosts unleashed an Intensity that immediately caught the visitors off guard. Club Tijuana arrived boasting an unbeaten record and sitting pretty in third place, but they were quickly dragged into a chaotic firefight. Roberto Alvarado pulled the strings masterfully for the home side, constantly stretching the defense, while Carlos González struggled to provide a focal point for the visitors. The Balance of play shifted decisively early on, setting the stage for a remarkably open encounter where caution was thrown entirely to the wind.
The Floodgates Open
What followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Upset Factor soared as Chivas systematically dismantled a Tijuana defense that had only conceded twice all season prior to this nightmare. Every time the home side pushed forward, they looked poised to score. The visitors entirely lost their defensive shape, leaving massive gaps that were ruthlessly exploited. A 5-2 scoreline is a rare sight, and it perfectly illustrated a match where clinical finishing met defensive collapse. Chivas turned the stadium into a shooting gallery, burying their chances with incredible precision. The sheer volume of goals shattered Tijuana’s confidence in real-time, turning a competitive fixture into a stunning rout that left the traveling supporters in absolute disbelief as the net bulged time and time again.
Turning Point of the Season
The Stakes could not have been higher for a Chivas side desperate for momentum, and they delivered emphatically. These three points are utterly vital, propelling them up the standings and providing a massive injection of belief. Alleviating those lingering relegation worries allows the squad to look upward toward playoff contention rather than nervously over their shoulders. For Club Tijuana, this 5-2 thrashing serves as a harsh reality check. Losing their undefeated streak in such a brutal manner will undoubtedly force a tactical rethink, particularly regarding their defensive vulnerability under pressure. As the dust settles at Estadio Akron, this fixture will be remembered as the night the Apertura standings were blown wide open by a truly unforgettable attacking masterclass.
Key Questions
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A relentless attacking approach from Guadalajara Chivas combined with uncharacteristic defensive lapses from the visitors created a perfect storm for goals.
What does this mean for Guadalajara Chivas's season?
This crucial victory eases coefficient pressures, propelling them up the table and providing massive momentum for the rest of the Apertura campaign.
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.
Survival Instincts Kick In at Estadio Akron
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. An unconvincing start has dragged Chivas into an early battle at the wrong end of the table, making this a pivotal evening in Guadalajara.
The Setup
Taking the pitch on August 22, 2026, Guadalajara Chivas find themselves staring down an increasingly uncomfortable reality. Sitting 12th in the standings after three uneven matches, the hosts are treating this early fixture like a genuine relegation scrap. The Stakes are massive for a side desperate to climb out of the bottom tier. Meanwhile, Club Tijuana arrive flying high in third place. Despite the visitors boasting a significantly superior Form rating with an unbeaten record, the Balance surprisingly leans toward the home side. The bookmakers fully expect Chivas to leverage their home advantage, but the tension inside the stadium will be palpable from the first whistle.
Key Battle
The heavy lifting in the final third falls entirely on Roberto Alvarado. Generating whatever limited Stars quality the hosts possess in this challenging campaign, he must find a way past Jesús Gómez. The Tijuana defender has been an absolute rock in a backline that has conceded just once this season, and shutting down Alvarado will essentially neutralize the entire Chivas attack.
Our Prediction
A frustrating evening awaits the home supporters. Club Tijuana will patiently absorb the early pressure from an anxious Chivas side before striking swiftly on the counter. We expect a narrow away win, further compounding the misery in Guadalajara.