Liga MX Apertura - 9
Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 3 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Paulinho 21'
J. Gallardo (A. Vega) 24'
Luis García 42'
HT
46' ↓ M. Tapias ↑C. Cowell
46' ↓ J. Castillo ↑Chicharito
Federico Pereira 54'
54' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑M. Gomez
A. Vega (N. Castro) 56'
67' ↓ S. Sandoval ↑R. Ledezma
↓ J. Angulo ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco 67'
↓ D. Barbosa ↑S. Simon 67'
69' Diego Campillo
Bruno Méndez 69'
73' Richard Ledezma
Jesús Gallardo 73'
76' ↓ O. Govea ↑G. Sepulveda
↓ A. Vega ↑A. Briseno 76'
↓ Paulinho ↑R. Morales 76'
↓ N. Castro ↑H. Herrera 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
R. Rangel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
D. Campillo Del Campo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
M. Tapias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Gonzalez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
O. Govea 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
57
Passes
6
Duels
F. Gonzalez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Forwards
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
O. Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. A. Olivas Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ledezma
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
G. Sepulveda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Brizuela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicharito
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Pulido
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Wilke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
L. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Bruno Mendez
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
F. Pereira
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Gallardo 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Aerials Won
3
Tackles
Midfielders
F. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ruiz 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
J. Angulo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
N. Castro 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
A. Vega 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Paulinho
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
H. Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Morales 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 02/16/2025 | Toluca | 2 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 07/07/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 05/12/2024 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 05/09/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 01/31/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
09/21/2025
02/16/2025
07/07/2024
05/12/2024
05/09/2024
01/31/2024
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Diablo Dominance: Toluca Dismantle Chivas at Estadio Akron
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. This emphatic away victory blows the top of the table wide open, proving Toluca have the ruthless edge required for a deep playoff run.
Early Blitz Silences the Crowd
The league leaders stepped onto the Estadio Akron pitch looking to cement their dominance, but instead ran into a tactical buzzsaw. While the home side narrowly edged possession, the visitors were utterly lethal in transition. A fierce Intensity from the opening whistle transformed the pitch into a shooting gallery, generating a staggering 37 combined shots. The deadlock was shattered in the 21st minute when Paulinho found the breakthrough with a precise finish. Barely three minutes later, a sweeping move set up J. Gallardo for a devastating second goal. The massive Upset Factor of the table-toppers being torn apart so quickly left the home support completely stunned.
VAR Intervention Ends the Contest
Any realistic hopes of a home comeback evaporated five minutes into the second half. The immense Stakes of this top-of-the-table clash seemed to overwhelm Fernando González, whose reckless challenge prompted a lengthy VAR review. The referee's decision to upgrade the yellow to a straight red card effectively ended the contest as a competitive spectacle. Toluca immediately ruthlessly exploited the numerical advantage. By the 56th minute, A. Vega stepped up to fire home the third goal of the evening. It was a masterclass in punishing defensive vulnerability against a fractured opposition.
Disciplinary Chaos to Close
The final half-hour devolved into a fractured, ill-tempered affair, severely disrupting the natural Balance of play. Toluca's own discipline slipped when Bruno Méndez received his marching orders in the 69th minute following a heated argument, reducing both sides to ten men. Despite a monumental shift from both goalkeepers—producing 12 brilliant saves between them to prevent an even more ridiculous scoreline—the damage was irrevocably done. Our take highlights this as a season-defining result; Toluca have slashed the gap at the summit to just four points, officially igniting a fierce race for the top playoff seed.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Fernando González impact the match?
His dismissal at the 50-minute mark decimated the hosts' tactical shape, completely killing their momentum and allowing Toluca to immediately score a match-sealing third goal.
What made Alexis Vega the Man of the Match?
Vega was the ultimate offensive catalyst, providing a pinpoint assist for the second goal before ruthlessly scoring the third to guarantee all three points for the visitors.
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.
Title Race Crunch Match: Chivas Host Unbeaten Toluca
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This is a massive six-pointer where the flawless home fortress of the league leaders clashes with the undeniable resilience of the Apertura's last unbeaten side.
The Setup
On September 21, 2025, Estadio Akron takes center stage for a monumental Liga MX showdown. Guadalajara Chivas sit proudly at the summit with 30 points, boasting an intimidating Form rating fueled by a flawless five-win streak on home soil. But facing them is a Toluca outfit that flatly refuses to lose. Currently third with 26 points, the visitors are the only unbeaten team left in the campaign. The Stakes could not be higher; a home win creates a commanding seven-point gap, while an away victory blows the title race wide open.
Key Battle
With massive points on the line, the tactical fight will be decided in the final thirds. The home attack has been ruthless in their own backyard, scoring almost at will. Conversely, the away back line has been an absolute vault, conceding barely a trickle of goals across the campaign. The Balance of this contest rests entirely on whether the visiting defense can absorb the relentless early waves of pressure without cracking.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a thrilling, high-scoring draw. The attacking firepower on display suggests goals are guaranteed, but the visitors' stubborn refusal to be beaten will level the playing field. Stars at both ends will be tested, especially home goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, who will need to replicate his recent penalty-saving heroics to keep the visitors at bay. Ultimately, a shared points haul keeps both teams firmly in the championship hunt.