Liga MX Apertura - 1

Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 FT Tigres UANL

Estadio Akron

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Futmetrix Verdict
15
FT
Thu, Sep 18
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Guadalajara Chivas
0-0
Tigres UANL
⚡ Intensity 13
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Guzmán heroics deny league leaders Chivas

Goalkeeping Heroics Earn Visitors a Gritty Point

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A dramatic penalty save rescued a crucial point for the visitors as the league leaders were held to a frustratingly tense goalless stalemate on home soil.

Early Exchanges

Guadalajara Chivas, sitting comfortably at the summit of Liga MX with thirty points, welcomed their rivals to Estadio Akron expecting to dictate the rhythm of the match. Instead, the visitors completely flipped the script in the early stages. The away side surprisingly dominated possession, hoarding the ball at a commanding sixty percent and pushing the league leaders deep into their own defensive third. The Intensity of the opening exchanges was primarily defined by a relentless wave of set-piece opportunities. With nine corners awarded to the visitors contributing to a match total of eleven, the pressure on the hosts was palpable. Despite a barrage of twelve total shots from the away side turning the pitch into a tactical battlefield, clear-cut chances remained frustratingly elusive as the leaders stood firm against the initial storm.

The Decisive Moment

The match desperately needed a creative spark to break the deadlock, and it eventually arrived in the most dramatic fashion possible from the penalty spot. A golden opportunity arose for the home side to punish their opponents against the run of play, but the veteran presence of Nahuel Guzmán proved absolutely insurmountable. His spectacular, crucial penalty save was the undeniable turning point that completely shifted the psychological Balance of the fixture. Rather than crumbling under the sudden weight of the hosts' rare and dangerous attacking foray, Tigres UANL fed off their goalkeeper's heroic intervention. This massive stop immediately deflated the home crowd and allowed the visitors to reorganize their defensive lines, effectively shutting down the central attacking lanes and ensuring the scoreline remained deadlocked.

The Aftermath

Following the penalty drama, the fixture settled into a gritty war of attrition where defensive solidity reigned supreme. At the heart of the home defense, Diego Campillo delivered an absolutely outstanding performance, repeatedly neutralizing dangerous through balls to ensure the leaders maintained a pristine clean sheet. This frustrating goalless draw ultimately does not alter the high Stakes at the very top of the table, as the hosts remain firmly entrenched in first place. For the visiting side, earning a hard-fought, disciplined point on the road keeps them securely nestled in the playoff picture. However, their severe lack of cutting edge in the final third—despite dictating the overall tempo—suggests a remarkably low Upset Factor in their current form, leaving both sets of supporters wondering what might have been.

Key Questions

Why did the match end in a goalless draw?

Tigres controlled possession and applied heavy set-piece pressure, but lacked clinical finishing. Meanwhile, a massive penalty save from Nahuel Guzmán denied Chivas their absolute best scoring opportunity.

How does this result impact the Liga MX standings?

Chivas maintains their dominant position at the top of the table with thirty points, while Tigres secures a highly valuable away point to remain comfortably in the playoff zone.

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
40%
60%
Guadalajara Chivas 40%
Tigres UANL 60%
Shots
8
12
Guadalajara Chivas 8
Tigres UANL 12
Shots on Target
2
3
Guadalajara Chivas 2
Tigres UANL 3
Passes
408
615
Guadalajara Chivas 408
Tigres UANL 615
Pass Accuracy
82%
88%
Guadalajara Chivas 82%
Tigres UANL 88%
Corners
2
9
Guadalajara Chivas 2
Tigres UANL 9
Fouls
9
12
Guadalajara Chivas 9
Tigres UANL 12
Yellow Cards
2
3
Guadalajara Chivas 2
Tigres UANL 3
Red Cards
0
0
Guadalajara Chivas 0
Tigres UANL 0

Match Events

31' 🟨 Miguel Gómez
45' 🟨 Diego Campillo
HT
46' 🔄 M. Gomez J. Castillo
51' 🔄 C. Cowell A. Gonzalez
D. Lainez O. Herrera 🔄 59'
S. Cordova N. Ibanez 🔄 60'
Juan Brunetta 🟨 63'
68' 🔄 E. Alvarez R. Ledezma
68' 🔄 S. Sandoval Chicharito
J. Brunetta U. Antuna 🔄 75'
Joaquim J. Angulo 🔄 76'
Bernardo Parra 🟨 77'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
R. Rangel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
D. Campillo Del Campo
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
2
Tackles
G. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tapias
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
B. Gonzalez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
F. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
C. Cowell
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
BENCH
O. Whalley
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ledezma
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
O. Govea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Brizuela
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicharito
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Wilke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target

Tigres UANL

Goalkeepers
N. Guzman
PENALTY HERO
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
J. Aquino
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Romulo
MAGNET
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
86
Passes
7
Duels
Joaquim
MAGNET
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
79
Passes
8
Duels
M. Farfan
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
B. Parra
MAGNET
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
55
Passes
8
Duels
F. Gorriaran
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
D. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
J. Brunetta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
S. Cordova
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
A. Correa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
F. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Angulo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
V. Lorona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vigon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Ibanez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Garza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/11/2026 Tigres UANL 4 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Universitario
09/18/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Akron
01/26/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/25/2024 Tigres UANL 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Universitario
01/22/2024 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Universitario
10/29/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 4 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
05/29/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 3 (AET) Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio AKRON
05/26/2023 Tigres UANL 0 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
02/26/2023 Tigres UANL 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
12/23/2022 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL Copa por México Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
04/11/2026
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
09/18/2025
Liga MX Estadio Akron
01/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/25/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
01/22/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
10/29/2023
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
05/29/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
05/26/2023
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
02/26/2023
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
12/23/2022
Copa por México Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw

League Standings