Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura
Mazatlรกn 2 - 2 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Boya (P. N. Ortiz Orozco) 22'
Jackson Porozo 30'
HT
โ G. Mora โD. Blanco 46'
โ U. Bilbao โK. Castaneda 46'
46' โ A. Duarte โO. F. Moreno Villegas
59' โ J. Esquivel โDudu
โ Vitinho โR. Arciga 62'
65' N. Benedetti (Dudu)
Ramiro รrciga 68'
โ S. Nicholson โA. Preciado 70'
73' โ L. Merolla โM. Lainez
โ F. Boya โJ. Reyes 74'
79' Fรกbio Gomes
Josuรฉ Reyes 82'
83' N. Benedetti
88' โ N. Benedetti โS. Fierro
88' โ D. Hernandez โA. A. Saavedra Nevarez
K. Castaneda 90'
90'+8 Omar Moreno
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mazatlรกn
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiรฉrrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bryan Colula 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Facundo Almada 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
Lucas Merolla
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Jair Dรญaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Josรฉ Esquivel 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Nicolรกs Benedetti 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jordan Sierra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Duarte 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jesรบs Hernรกndez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Fรกbio Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ricardo Rodrรญguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiรกn Fierro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Mauro Laรญnez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
7.3
Rating
C. Castro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernรกndez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pablo Ortรญz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Midfielders
Vitor Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Frank Boya 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ivรกn Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gรณmez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Shamar Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernรกndez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramiro Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josuรฉ Reyes
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Jesรบs Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castaรฑeda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Joe Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro รrciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Osuna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Mazatlรกn | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 08/10/2025 | Mazatlรกn | 2 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 04/17/2025 | Mazatlรกn | 0 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 09/28/2024 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 0 | Mazatlรกn | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/30/2024 | Mazatlรกn | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 08/26/2023 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Mazatlรกn | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
12/30/2025
08/10/2025
04/17/2025
09/28/2024
03/30/2024
08/26/2023
Mazatlรกn Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mazatlรกn
Club Tijuana
Mazatlรกn
Club Tijuana
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Castaneda Penalty Rescues Tijuana in Four-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. A breathtaking bottom-half thriller delivered relentless momentum swings, culminating in a stoppage-time equalizer that leaves both sides desperate for a league victory.
Opening Exchanges
Estadio El Encanto witnessed a gripping contest as two sides desperate for points clashed in the Liga MX Apertura. Club Tijuana struck the first critical blow in the 22nd minute when F. Boya finished off a sharp sequence orchestrated by P. N. Ortiz Orozco. Despite the early setback, Mazatlรกn controlled possession, holding 56 percent of the ball and dictating the overall tempo. However, the hosts struggled to bypass an inspired Antonio Rodrรญguez in the visitors' net during the opening half, repeatedly finding their attacks neutralized. The Stakes were visibly high for both clubs lingering awkwardly in the bottom half of the table, turning every defensive challenge and midfield duel into a fiercely contested battle.
The Tactical Pivot
The match exploded into life after the interval, characterized by off-the-charts Intensity and decisive tactical shifts. Mazatlรกn truly found their attacking rhythm when substitute Dudu made an immediate impact off the bench, beautifully teeing up N. Benedetti for a much-deserved 65th-minute equalizer. The momentum then entirely shifted toward the hosts in the 79th minute. A highly contentious moment in the box involving Fรกbio Gomes led to a lengthy VAR review, which ultimately confirmed a penalty decision. Benedetti confidently stepped up to the spot and coolly converted his second goal of the night in the 83rd minute, seemingly completing a magnificent comeback for the home side.
Stoppage Time Drama
Just as the home supporters prepared to celebrate a crucial and hard-fought victory, the dramatic swings in Balance took one final, cruel turn. In the 90th minute, Tijuana surged forward and won a vital penalty of their own. Impact substitute K. Castaneda held his nerve from the spot, smashing the ball home to rescue a spectacular 2-2 draw. The wild late twist meant both teams walked away with just a single point, keeping Mazatlรกn stuck in 16th and Tijuana in 13th place. While the frustrating result does little to alleviate their respective league struggles, the sheer entertainment value of this chaotic four-goal spectacle was undeniable.
Key Questions
Did Mazatlรกn deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Mazatlรกn conceded the 90th-minute equalizer to Tijuana. Given their 14 total shots and 2.38 expected goals, the dominant hosts arguably deserved all three points instead.
How did substitute Nicolรกs Benedetti change the game?
While he actually started the match, Benedetti was the absolute catalyst. His phenomenal second-half brace temporarily overturned the deficit, showcasing his elite finishing ability under immense pressure.
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.
A Desperate Search for Points
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. With both teams languishing near the bottom of the table, this clash is desperately about finding a lifeline to salvage their faltering Apertura campaigns.
The Setup
The Mazatlรกn backline has been generous all season, leaking goals at an alarming rate. They sit a dismal 16th, while Club Tijuana are barely better in 13th place. The Stakes here are visibly low, reflecting two teams struggling to find a cohesive identity. Expect a chaotic affair at Estadio El Encanto on August 10. The combined goals conceded per game sits at a massive 3.5. A modest Form rating tells the story of two sides who cannot string wins together, though both goalkeepers have been incredibly busy trying to stem the tide.
Key Battle
The defining matchup lies between the disorganized Mazatlรกn attacking unit and the vulnerable Tijuana defensive shape. Both sides look completely disjointed going forward. The real heroes will undoubtedly be the men between the sticks. Ricardo Gutierrez has been facing a relentless barrage of shots for the hosts, while Antonio Rodrรญguez is single-handedly keeping the visitors in matches. Their outstanding shot-stopping performances are the only reason the Stars rating shows any signs of life.
Our Prediction
Do not expect a tactical masterclass. The overall Balance suggests an incredibly scrappy affair dominated by midfield turnovers. We anticipate a messy 1-1 draw, with poor finishing and overworked goalkeepers ultimately defining the evening.