Liga MX Clausura - 16
Mazatlán 4 - 3 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Vega 12'
23' J. Diaz
E. del Villar 27'
E. del Villar (F. Arce) 45'+5
HT
↓ J. Diaz ↑J. Angulo 46'
49' B. Rubio (F. Almada)
A. Briseno (A. Vega) 54'
↓ F. Rossi ↑Bruno Mendez 56'
M. Ruiz 60'
68' Y. Barcenas
72' ↓ M. Zaleta ↑M. Lainez
72' ↓ S. Godinez ↑Fabio Gomes
72' ↓ J. Diaz ↑G. Lopez
75' G. Lopez (Dudu)
↓ M. Isais ↑N. Castro 81'
↓ A. Vega ↑O. Virgen 81'
86' ↓ J. Ovalle ↑D. Hernandez
87' ↓ B. Rubio ↑B. Arce
N. Castro (J. Angulo) 87'
88' D. Hernandez (Fabio Gomes)
90'+5 G. Lopez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastián Santos 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Facundo Almada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Lucas Merolla
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jair Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dudu 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Yoel Bárcenas 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Said Godínez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Josué Ovalle 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Brian Rubio
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
André Alcaraz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Joaquín Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Saavedra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Laínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Adame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Hernández 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Fábio Gomes 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Gabriel Lopez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Toluca
Goalkeepers
Hugo Gonzalez
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
Antonio Briseño
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Everardo López
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mauricio Andre Isais 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Midfielders
Pavel Pérez 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
53
Passes
16
Duels
Marcel Ruíz
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Jorge Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Fernando Arce Juárez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alexis Vega 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Franco Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Luis Garcia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Orta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Ricardo Angulo
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
53
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Sebastián Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Castro
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Oswaldo Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 01/25/2025 | Mazatlán | 2 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 01/05/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 3 | Toluca | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/18/2024 | Toluca | 3 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 01/20/2024 | Toluca | 4 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 11/11/2023 | Mazatlán | 1 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 03/12/2023 | Toluca | 4 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 09/17/2022 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio de Mazatlán |
| 01/22/2022 | Mazatlán | 1 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio de Mazatlán |
| 08/17/2021 | Toluca | 2 - 2 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
Mazatlán Win
Toluca Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mazatlán Orchestrate Stunning Seven-Goal Upset Over Ten-Man Toluca
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A jaw-dropping upset that proves league position means absolutely nothing when survival instincts kick in and defenses fall apart.
The Calm Before the Storm
Toluca controlled possession early on, stamping their authority as clear playoff contenders against the 17th-placed hosts at Estadio de Mazatlan. The Stakes were exceptionally high for both ends of the table, but the match finally exploded into life right on the stroke of half-time when E. del Villar broke the stubborn deadlock. Mazatlán refused to roll over and responded instantly after the restart through a brilliant finish by B. Rubio. The visitors quickly hit back, with A. Briseno restoring the advantage just five minutes later. This chaotic sequence of goals set a new baseline for an extraordinary level of Intensity that neither defensive unit seemed capable of handling as the second half unfolded.
The Turning Point
The entire complexion of the match shifted completely in the 60th minute, creating an opening for a massive shock. M. Ruiz committed a foul that earned him a straight red card, leaving the visitors numerically disadvantaged and suddenly looking extremely fragile at the back. Mazatlán immediately capitalized on this massive swing in Balance, pressing high up the pitch. Y. Barcenas confidently stepped up and converted a penalty to level the tie once again. Shortly after, substitute G. Lopez fired the energized hosts into a completely unexpected lead. Toluca, despite boasting 59% possession overall and dictating the tempo early on, looked completely exposed every single time the home side flooded the final third with bodies.
A Breathtaking Climax
What followed was pure Liga MX theatre, cementing a monumental Upset Factor. With time expiring, ten-man Toluca threw caution to the wind. J. Angulo provided a perfectly weighted pass for N. Castro, who found a miraculous 87th-minute equalizer. Yet, the celebrations barely faded before Mazatlán surged forward straight from the restart, determined not to share the points. Fabio Gomes broke down the flank and found D. Hernandez. He played the role of ultimate super-sub, firing home an 88th-minute winner to seal a 4-3 victory. This dramatic triumph secures a vital three points for the hosts, leaving Toluca to rue a complete late defensive collapse.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. Ruiz impact the match?
The 60th-minute dismissal shattered Toluca's defensive organization, allowing Mazatlán to overturn a deficit, score three crucial goals, and secure a spectacular upset victory against ten men.
How did Toluca pull off this shock result?
Toluca actually fell victim to the upset. Despite holding an early lead, a red card and late defensive errors allowed 17th-placed Mazatlán to snatch a 4-3 win.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
Open defending, a controversial red card, and immense impact from substitutes—who provided three crucial late goals—fueled a chaotic contest with constant lead changes.
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.
Desperation Meets Dominance at Estadio El Encanto
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. A severe mismatch on paper, this clash hinges entirely on whether Mazatlán's sheer desperation can bridge the massive quality gap against a title-chasing Toluca.
The Setup
The stark reality of the league table dictates the narrative for this Clausura round 16 encounter at Estadio El Encanto. Mazatlán are languishing in 17th place, dragging a dismal Form rating that highlights their disastrous five-match winless run. Their home record offers absolutely no comfort to the local faithful, managing just two wins in seven outings so far this season with a porous defence that has conceded 29 goals overall. Conversely, Toluca travel comfortably positioned in fifth place, boasting a highly solid campaign. Despite a recent string of draws, their formidable goal difference and clinical edge make them overwhelming favourites. The Stakes are undeniably high for the hosts' survival hopes, but the severely lopsided Balance suggests a routine, predictable evening for the visitors. The only bright spot in an otherwise gloomy season for the hosts has been goalkeeper Ricardo Rodríguez, whose frantic shot-stopping and penalty-saving heroics have slightly inflated their underlying Stars rating.
Key Battle
With the quality disparity so heavily pronounced between the two squads, the defining tactical war will be waged directly between the home side's retreating defensive block and the visitors' highly fluid, aggressive attacking midfield. Mazatlán must sit deep, absorb waves of pressure, and pray their goalkeeper continues to bail them out. Meanwhile, Toluca will look to stretch the play, overload the half-spaces, and overwhelm the flanks from the very first minute. If the home defence cracks early under this sustained bombardment, it could turn into a remarkably long and punishing night.
Our Prediction
Expect Toluca to aggressively dictate the tempo right from the starting whistle, completely dominating possession and systematically starving their opponents of meaningful counter-attacking opportunities. Mazatlán will attempt to fight valiantly for their survival, but the visitors' vastly superior attacking depth and tactical cohesion will ultimately secure a highly comfortable 2-0 away victory.