Liga MX Gameweek 4, Clausura
Monterrey 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
A. Aceves 3'
27' S. Canales (O. Torres)
José Rivero 35'
Iván Tona 36'
HT
46' ↓ A. Martial ↑L. Ocampos
46' ↓ R. de la Rosa ↑L. Orellano
46' ↓ C. Salcedo ↑S. Medina
K. Castaneda 61'
65' Lucas Ocampos
↓ R. Arciga ↑A. Gomez 71'
73' ↓ O. Torres ↑I. Fimbres
79' L. Orellano
↓ I. Rivero ↑D. Blanco 85'
90' Ricardo Chávez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Luis Cárdenas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
15
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Carlos Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alonso Aceves 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Gerardo Arteaga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Óliver Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Fidel Ambríz 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
53
Passes
8
Duels
Jesús Corona 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Sergio Canales
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Anthony Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Santiago Mele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ocampos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Orellano
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Bilbao
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pablo Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ignacio Rivero
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Iván Tona
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Ramiro Árciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Adonis Preciado 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
German Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joban González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 03/30/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 08/24/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 02/29/2024 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/26/2023 | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 04/02/2023 | Monterrey | 4 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
10/06/2025
03/30/2025
08/24/2024
02/29/2024
10/26/2023
04/02/2023
Monterrey Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monterrey
Club Tijuana
Monterrey
Club Tijuana
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Orellano's Late Strike Salvages Point in BBVA Slugfest
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A relentless back-and-forth affair saw both sides trade blows in a high-octane draw that leaves neither fully satisfied but perfectly showcases the chaotic beauty of Liga MX.
Opening Act
The Estadio BBVA was stunned just three minutes in when an unfortunate own goal by A. Aceves gifted Club Tijuana an early advantage. The hosts refused to panic, immediately raising the Intensity of the match as they controlled possession and began to dismantle the visitors' defensive shape. Their persistence paid off beautifully in the 27th minute. A perfectly weighted delivery from O. Torres found Sergio Canales, who made no mistake to level the score. The equalizer turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, with both sides throwing caution to the wind in search of a second goal before the halftime whistle blew on a breathless opening period. The home supporters roared their team forward.
The Pivot
The second half brought a dramatic shift in momentum, highlighting the perfect Balance of this contest. Tijuana continued to absorb pressure but looked incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack. Their tactical patience was rewarded just past the hour mark when they won a crucial penalty. Kevin Castañeda stepped up confidently in the 61st minute and dispatched the spot-kick, silencing the home crowd and restoring the visitors' lead. However, the real story of this phase was the heroic performance of Antonio Rodríguez between the sticks for Tijuana. The goalkeeper faced an absolute barrage from Monterrey's attacking line, producing a series of spectacular saves to preserve the narrow advantage as the clock ticked down. He commanded his penalty area brilliantly.
Resolution
Knowing the Stakes were massive for their mid-table aspirations, the Monterrey manager threw caution to the wind by introducing L. Orellano at the break. The super-sub eventually broke Tijuana's stubborn resistance in the 79th minute, finding the back of the net to make it 2-2. The hosts ultimately finished with 21 shots to Tijuana's 16, controlling possession at 58 percent. Despite throwing everything forward and generating 12 total corners in a frantic finale, neither side could find a decisive winner. The result leaves both teams stuck in the middle of the Liga MX pack, though the sheer entertainment value of this 37-shot spectacle will be remembered long after the final whistle blew.
Key Questions
How did substitute Antonio Rodríguez change the game?
Though starting as the goalkeeper rather than a substitute, Rodríguez was the ultimate game-changer, producing 6 massive saves to deny Monterrey's relentless 21-shot attacking barrage.
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.
Searching for Sparks at Estadio BBVA
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. With both sides languishing in mid-table obscurity, this fixture desperately requires its marquee names to lift it above a standard midfield slugfest.
The Setup
Monterrey sit an underwhelming ninth, while Club Tijuana trail closely behind in 13th. The Stakes here are painfully low for early February, with both sides merely fighting to stay relevant in the Clausura. Neither squad boasts a Form rating worth celebrating; Rayados are reeling from a patchy 1-3-1 stretch in their last five, while Xolos have scraped together just two wins all season. A notably poor Balance rating suggests this will be less of a tactical chess match and more of a chaotic scramble for points. However, an off-the-charts Stars metric hints that genuine individual quality is waiting in the wings to rescue a dreary narrative.
Key Battle
Germán Berterame locking horns with Antonio Rodríguez is where this match will be won or lost. Berterame has been Monterrey's sharpest weapon in the final third and must find a way past the veteran Tijuana shot-stopper. Rodríguez has been immense under fire, racking up 18 saves and a penalty stop to single-handedly keep Xolos competitive in games.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, low-scoring affair. Monterrey's superior attacking depth should eventually crack Tijuana's stubborn resistance, but it will not be a classic. A narrow 1-0 home victory feels inevitable as the visitors' struggles on the road persist.