Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura
Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 FT FC Juarez
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Homer Martinez 38'
O. Estupinan 41'
Rodolfo Pizarro 45'+1
HT
↓ Ricardinho ↑J. M. Torres Ramirez I. 46'
47' Alan Mozo
J. M. Torres Ramirez I. (R. Pizarro) 56'
61' ↓ A. Mozo ↑A. Pulido
61' ↓ R. Alvarado ↑E. Alvarez
61' ↓ E. Gutierrez ↑S. Sandoval
↓ O. Estupinan ↑A. Zaldivar 64'
↓ Madson ↑L. Silva 64'
66' ↓ D. Aguirre ↑C. Cowell
72' ↓ R. Ledezma ↑H. Camberos
Homer Martinez 77'
↓ D. Garcia ↑D. Ochoa 78'
80' Hugo Camberos
84' S. Sandoval
↓ R. Pizarro ↑R. Fulgencio 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Luis Romo 
MAGNET
130
Activity
130
Activity
118
Passes
12
Duels
José Castillo
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Diego Campillo
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
57
Passes
10
Duels
Érick Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Bryan González 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Roberto Alvarado 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Armando González 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Óscar Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Sepúlveda
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
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Pulido
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Moisés Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Juan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Mayorga
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Denzell García
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
78
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Homer Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Madson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Óscar Estupiñán 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Benny Díaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Nevárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieter Villalpando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Silva
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jairo Torres 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
César Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zaldívar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
03/16/2025
08/31/2024
02/10/2024
08/19/2023
01/29/2023
Guadalajara Chivas Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guadalajara Chivas
FC Juarez
Guadalajara Chivas
FC Juarez
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Shock at the Summit: Juarez Stun Leaders Chivas
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A staggering away victory that exposes vulnerabilities in the league leaders despite their overwhelming territorial control.
A Shocking Start
The script seemed written before kickoff at Estadio Akron. The undisputed league leaders stepped onto the pitch and immediately imposed their rhythmic will. Guadalajara Chivas completely dominated possession, holding the ball for a staggering 68% of the match. They camped firmly outside the visitors' penalty area, moving the ball side-to-side with an impressive 88% passing accuracy across 545 total passes. Yet, the Intensity of this clash spiked abruptly in the 38th minute, completely against the run of play. A prolonged and tense VAR review involving Homer Martinez resulted in a crucial penalty awarded to the away side. Up stepped O. Estupinan, who coolly converted from the spot in the 41st minute to draw first blood. FC Juarez suddenly had something tangible to protect, entirely rewriting the half-time team talks and shifting the pressure squarely onto the home side's shoulders.
The Counter Punch
Trailing at home, the hosts came out for the second half absolutely desperate for a quick equalizer. They recorded nine shots inside the box over the course of the match, relentlessly probing the defense. But the visitors deployed a rigid, disciplined low block. The true turning point arrived straight from the bench, permanently shifting the Balance of the contest. Substitute J. M. Torres Ramirez I. entered the fray and immediately provided a masterclass in attacking transitional play. In the 56th minute, R. Pizarro unlocked the high defensive line with a perfectly weighted through pass. Torres made absolutely no mistake, doubling the advantage with a ruthless, clinical finish. The home crowd fell totally silent in disbelief. The visitors had registered just three shots on target all night, but their devastating efficiency punished the league leaders at every conceivable opportunity.
A Frantic Finish
A massive Upset Factor hung over the stadium as the final twenty minutes of regular time approached. The hosts threw every available body forward, earning six corners and continually testing the opposing goalkeeper. Substitute Santiago Sandoval finally breached the stubborn defensive wall in the 84th minute, finishing a chaotic sequence to set up a pulsating finale. Despite the frantic late push, anchored brilliantly by an outstanding man-of-the-match performance from Luis Romo in defense, the coveted equalizer never materialized. The high Stakes of this fixture leave the league leaders slightly bruised at the summit, remaining stranded on 30 points. Meanwhile, this famous 2-1 smash-and-grab away victory breathes immense life into the mid-table visitors, proving unequivocally that tactical discipline and lethal counter-attacks can overcome overwhelming territorial control.
Key Questions
How did substitute Luis Romo change the game?
While the system flagged him uniquely, Romo actually started the match, delivering an elite defensive masterclass to repeatedly break opposition lines and keep his team anchored.
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.
Title Race Heats Up as Chivas Host Juarez
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Guadalajara Chivas look to cement their spot at the summit, but a resilient Juarez side threatens to spoil the party at Estadio Akron.
The Setup
Taking the pitch on August 16, 2025, Guadalajara Chivas are flying high. Sitting comfortably in first place with 30 points, their Form is undeniable, boasting a flawless home record and a four-match winning streak. The Stakes couldn't be higher as the Apertura title race enters a crucial phase. FC Juarez, currently tenth, arrive with a more modest Stars rating but carry the gritty determination needed to frustrate the league leaders. With a combined goal average of 4.0 per game, expect fireworks, especially with creative talents like V. Guzmán orchestrating for the hosts and Monchu anchoring the visitors' midfield.
Key Battle
The tactical showdown will be decided in the transition phases. The home side's relentless attacking unit will look to overwhelm the visitors' back line early on. If the away defense can absorb the initial waves of pressure, their counter-attacking structure might just exploit the gaps left behind by overlapping fullbacks.
Our Prediction
Our take sees Guadalajara Chivas securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory. The visitors will keep the Balance of play surprisingly tight in the first half, but the sheer volume of attacking pressure from the league leaders will eventually break down the resistance.