Liga MX Gameweek 8, Apertura
Guadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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Futmetrix Verdict
39
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Torino
0-2
AS Roma
⚡ Intensity
27
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Roma conquer Turin with clinical ease.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Villarreal
1-2
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
45
⚖️ Balance
83
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Betis blitz stuns struggling Villarreal
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Inter
5-3
Udinese
⚡ Intensity
99
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight-goal thriller stuns San Siro.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Santiago Sandoval (Fernando González)
Pedro Vite 38'
HT
56' Santiago Sandoval (Ángel Sepúlveda)
57' ↓ Omar Govea ↑Efrain Alvarez
57' ↓ Hugo Camberos ↑Richard Ledezma
57' ↓ Ángel Sepúlveda ↑Bryan Gonzalez
↓ Carlos Antuna ↑Alan Medina 61'
↓ Pedro Vite ↑Adalberto Carrasquilla 61'
67' Bryan Gonzalez (Efrain Alvarez)
68' ↓ Daniel Aguirre ↑Luis Rey
↓ Victor Arteaga ↑Israel Luna 71'
↓ Olávio Vieira dos Santos Júnio ↑Santiago Trigos 71'
77' ↓ Santiago Sandoval ↑Brian Gutierrez
80' Diego Campillo
Luciano Herrera 80'
↓ Luciano Herrera ↑Santiago Lopez 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Diego Campillo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Romo 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
87
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Roberto Alvarado
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
57
Passes
9
Duels
Omar Govea
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Fernando González
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
80
Passes
2
Duels
Hugo Camberos 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Santiago Sandoval 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.6
Rating
Ricardo Marín 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ángel Sepúlveda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
BENCH
Óscar Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bryan González 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Aerials Won
2
Tackles
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Álvarez
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
43
Passes
4
Duels
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo López 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Pablo Bennevendo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Nathan Silva
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
59
Passes
7
Duels
Rubén Duarte
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Robert Morales
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Víctor Arteaga 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Pedro Vite
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Luciano Herrera
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 10/06/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 03/02/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/03/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 02/25/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 12/04/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 12/01/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 11/12/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/19/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 08/28/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
04/06/2026
10/06/2025
03/02/2025
11/03/2024
02/25/2024
12/04/2023
12/01/2023
11/12/2023
02/19/2023
08/28/2022
Guadalajara Chivas Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guadalajara Chivas
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Guadalajara Chivas
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sandoval's Masterclass Sinks the Visitors
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Our take is absolute: a ruthless exhibition of clinical finishing combined with an impenetrable defensive display cemented the hosts' superiority in this Liga MX clash.
Lightning Off the Blocks
Fans at Estadio Akron barely had time to take their seats before the deadlock was spectacularly broken. In just the third minute, Fernando González slipped a precise ball into the path of Santiago Sandoval, who buried the opener. The Intensity immediately surged as Guadalajara Chivas seized complete control of the midfield. They thoroughly dominated possession with 65% of the ball, forcing their opponents into a frantic, exhausting chase. The early momentum completely disrupted the visitors' tactical setup, leaving them scrambling for a foothold.
The Goalkeeping Wall
Despite being starved of possession, U.N.A.M. - Pumas eventually mustered a desperate barrage of 14 total attempts. However, any hopes of shifting the Balance of power were entirely thwarted by J. Rangel. The shot-stopper was an immovable object, pulling off five crucial saves to frustrate the away side. With the visitors committing bodies forward, the hosts ruthlessly exploited the gaps left behind. At the 56-minute mark, Ángel Sepúlveda teed up Sandoval for his second of the night, effectively killing the contest and shattering the opposition's morale.
Bench Impact Finalises the Rout
Managerial changes often disrupt flow, but here they only amplified the misery for the travelling side. Just ten minutes after coming on, Efrain Alvarez became the architect for another substitute, Bryan Gonzalez, who calmly netted the third goal in the 67th minute. The away side's late set-piece pressure ultimately yielded nothing against a highly organized defence. With the Stakes high for positioning near the top of the Apertura standings, the hosts navigated the match flawlessly, ensuring no room for any late Upset Factor.
Key Questions
What made Santiago Sandoval the Man of the Match?
His brilliant brace defined the encounter, starting with a lightning-fast third-minute goal that established complete tactical dominance for the home side from the very first whistle.
What does this mean for Guadalajara Chivas's season?
This commanding victory firmly entrenches them in the top four of the Apertura standings, proving they have the clinical firepower to challenge the elite this campaign.
How did substitute Santiago Sandoval change the game?
Sandoval was actually a starter who controlled the game early. The real substitute impact came from Bryan Gonzalez and Efrain Alvarez expertly combining for the third goal.
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.
Chivas aim to solidify title credentials against dangerous Pumas
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Chivas can cement their status as Apertura frontrunners, but Pumas possess the away form and firepower to spoil the party at the Estadio Akron.
The Setup
The stakes couldn't be clearer as we head into this September 14, 2026 clash. Guadalajara Chivas are flying high in 2nd place, turning the Estadio Akron into a fortress as they hunt down the Liga MX summit. U.N.A.M. - Pumas sit down in 12th, but their league position is deceptive. They have been lethal on the road, winning two of their three away trips. The massive Stakes for the home side's title ambitions drive the narrative here. A soaring Form rating points to an expansive, goal-filled encounter, even if a low Balance suggests Chivas are heavily favoured to take all three points.
Key Battle
The match will be decided in the attacking thirds between Roberto Alvarado and Juninho. Alvarado is pulling the strings for Chivas, creating spaces and dictating the tempo. Meanwhile, Juninho is operating on another level entirely for Pumas. This clash of Stars will determine whether the visitors can outscore a relentless home attack.
Our Prediction
Chivas 2-1 Pumas. The hosts will monopolise possession and pin Pumas back for long stretches. The visitors will undoubtedly threaten on the break, but Chivas' superior attacking depth will ultimately wear them down in the second half.