Liga MX Apertura - 14
Mazatlán 2 - 2 FT Santos Laguna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' R. Meraz
38' Jair Díaz
HT
↓ J. Abella ↑F. Villalba 46'
↓ C. Lozano ↑J. A. Ocejo Zazueta 46'
A. Lopez (J. A. Ocejo Zazueta) 57'
↓ S. Mariscal Murra ↑K. Palacios 62'
68' ↓ D. Hernandez ↑Y. Barcenas
68' ↓ A. Duarte ↑Dudu
70' ↓ R. Meraz ↑A. Torres
K. Palacios (J. A. Ocejo Zazueta) 76'
83' ↓ J. Diaz ↑N. Benedetti
↓ R. Sordo ↑D. Medina 84'
90' F. Almada (N. Benedetti)
↓ A. Lopez ↑E. Gutierrez 90'+5
Cristián Dájome 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meraz 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Duarte 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Hernandez 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Fabio Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Merolla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fierro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Benedetti 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
J. Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
H. Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Balanta 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
B. Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Mariscal Murra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
C. Dajome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lopez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Guemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sordo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
C. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
H. Holguin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Palacios 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
F. Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
45
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Mazatlán | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 10/22/2025 | Mazatlán | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 02/15/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 10/26/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/26/2024 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 11/24/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
12/23/2025
10/22/2025
02/15/2025
10/26/2024
02/26/2024
11/24/2023
Mazatlán Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -12
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
Basement Brawl Ends in Stoppage-Time Heartbreak
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This relegation six-pointer delivered pure chaos as both struggling sides traded leads before a last-gasp equalizer split the points.
Early Blows and Shifting Tides
The Stakes were brutally clear at Estadio El Encanto: 16th versus 18th in a desperate Liga MX basement battle. Mazatlán flew out of the traps, setting a blistering early tempo. Their aggressive approach yielded immediate dividends when R. Meraz found the back of the net in the 10th minute, sparking wild celebrations from the home faithful. The hosts maintained an unyielding Intensity throughout the first half, peppering the visitors' penalty area and racking up 17 total shots over the ninety minutes. Despite sharing possession evenly, the home side looked determined to bury their opponents early, forcing defensive scrambles and playing heavily on the front foot.
The Substitutes Take Over
However, Santos Laguna completely altered the game's Balance with inspired substitutions in the second half. The introduction of J. A. Ocejo Zazueta dismantled the home defense. He turned creator-in-chief, teeing up A. Lopez in the 57th minute to level the scoreline. Santos grew in confidence, showing remarkable clinical edge despite generating only seven shots all match. Their attacking efficiency peaked when Ocejo worked his magic again, this time slipping a perfect ball to fellow substitute K. Palacios in the 76th minute. The away end erupted as Palacios clinically dispatched his chance, completing a stunning turnaround.
Last-Gasp Chaos
Staring down the barrel of a devastating home defeat, the hosts threw caution to the wind. Jesús Hernández orchestrated the late surge, pulling strings with an incredible six key passes and forcing 11 corner kicks as the pressure mounted. Just as the visitors prepared to celebrate a rare victory, a massive Upset Factor materialized in stoppage time. Substitute N. Benedetti delivered a precise ball into the mixer, finding F. Almada right at the death. Almada's 90th-minute finish salvaged a 2-2 draw, breaking Santos hearts. While neither side escapes the relegation quagmire, the dramatic finish provides a vital psychological lifeline for the home side.
Key Questions
Did Mazatlán deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. They generated 17 shots and forced 11 corners, applying relentless pressure that finally cracked the Santos defense in the dying moments.
How did substitute Kevin Palacios change the game?
Coming on in the 62nd minute, Palacios injected crucial pace, converting an assist to temporarily give Santos Laguna a late lead.
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.
Basement Scrap Promises Chaos in Liga MX
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. This bottom-table clash won't decide any titles, but it delivers desperate, high-stakes football for two teams fighting to salvage their seasons.
The Setup
Mazatlán welcome Santos Laguna to Estadio El Encanto on October 22, 2025, in a classic six-pointer at the foot of the Apertura standings. With the hosts sitting 16th and the visitors dead last in 18th, the overall Stakes rating might look modest to outsiders, but local pride and momentum are firmly on the line. Both sides bring disastrous defensive records to the pitch, combining for nearly five conceded goals per match. Despite a dismal Balance metric, a surprisingly resilient Form rating from the goalkeepers could keep things tighter than the dreadful backline stats suggest.
Key Battle
The match will be dictated by the home side's midfield creativity operating against a historically leaky visiting backline. With neither team boasting an ironclad defense, the unit that limits unforced errors in transition will ultimately control the tempo.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a scrappy, error-strewn draw. Both defenses are generous enough to concede chances, but a mutual lack of clinical finishing will likely prevent either side from claiming all three points. A share of the spoils helps absolutely no one.