Liga MX Gameweek 13, Apertura

Monterrey 1 - 1 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Estadio BBVA Bancomer

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Futmetrix Verdict
40
FT
Sun, Oct 19
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Monterrey
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
⚡ Intensity 37
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
A frantic finish defines the half.

Win Probability

  • Monterrey 64%
  • Draw 25%
  • U.N.A.M. - Pumas 11%

Futmetrix AI estimate

VAR Drama and Wasted Dominance at the BBVA

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Monterrey controlled the tempo but needed a stroke of VAR fortune to salvage a point against a gritty Pumas side eyeing the playoff spots.

A Clash of Styles

Monterrey took the pitch at Estadio BBVA Bancomer with clear tactical intentions. They dominated possession, suffocating the visitors by holding onto 62% of the ball. The hosts dictated the tempo with nearly 600 passes, yet the Stakes weighed heavily on their final-third decision-making. Despite pinning U.N.A.M. - Pumas deep into their own half, the breakthrough proved elusive. The away side absorbed the pressure brilliantly. Angel Azuaje anchored the backline with an outstanding defensive display, ensuring the hosts' sterile dominance yielded nothing but frustration. The Intensity bubbled under the surface, waiting for a spark to ignite a cagey opening forty minutes into a fully-fledged shootout. Monterrey looked beautiful in possession, but the final killer instinct was visibly missing against a resolute defensive wall.

The Final Third Fireworks

Just as the half seemed destined to end in a tactical stalemate, the match exploded into life. In the 43rd minute, the visitors struck a lethal blow entirely against the run of play. J. Ruvalcaba carved open the defense on a break, teeing up A. Medina to silence the home crowd. The Upset Factor briefly spiked, but the drama was far from over. Almost immediately, controversy struck the other end of the pitch. A crucial VAR intervention involving Sergio Canales resulted in a confirmed penalty for the hosts deep into stoppage time. The Balance of the match flipped instantly. S. Ramos stepped up to the spot, burying the penalty with supreme confidence to drag his side level right on the referee's whistle.

Unresolved Tension

The second half morphed into a relentless shooting gallery, yet the scoreline stubbornly refused to budge. A staggering combined 29 shots highlighted the pure offensive intent from both camps. Monterrey pushed desperately for a winner, racking up 15 attempts, but their finishing lacked the necessary precision to steal all three points. Pumas remained highly dangerous on the counter and utilized their set-piece opportunities extremely well, creating severe corner pressure with eight deliveries into the box. Ultimately, the 1-1 draw does little to ease Monterrey's mid-table anxieties. They sit ninth, desperate to build momentum. Pumas, meanwhile, hold firm in fourth place, keeping their playoff ambitions well on track. The final whistle left Estadio BBVA Bancomer in a state of unresolved anticipation, with both sides ruing missed chances.

Key Questions

Who scored the opening goal for Pumas?

A. Medina opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, finishing off a sharp attacking move following an assist from J. Ruvalcaba.

How did Monterrey equalize?

S. Ramos converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time after a crucial VAR review involving Sergio Canales confirmed the foul.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
62%
38%
Monterrey 62%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 38%
Shots
15
14
Monterrey 15
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14
Shots on Target
6
2
Monterrey 6
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2
Passes
578
347
Monterrey 578
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 347
Pass Accuracy
91%
82%
Monterrey 91%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 82%
Corners
3
8
Monterrey 3
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 8
Fouls
8
14
Monterrey 8
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14
Yellow Cards
0
1
Monterrey 0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1
Red Cards
0
0
Monterrey 0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0

Match Events

Rubén Duarte 🟨 14'
↓ J. Macias ↑S. Lopez 🔄 32'
A. Medina (J. Ruvalcaba) ⚽ 43'
45' ⚽ S. Ramos
45'+7 • Sergio Canales
HT
46' 🔄 ↓ A. Martial ↑J. Rodriguez
46' 🔄 ↓ H. Moreno ↑I. Fimbres
↓ A. Carrasquilla ↑R. Lopez 🔄 64'
86' 🔄 ↓ O. Torres ↑R. de la Rosa
86' 🔄 ↓ V. Guzman ↑T. Leone
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑S. Trigos 🔄 90'+3
↓ A. Medina ↑P. Monroy 🔄 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Monterrey

Goalkeepers
Santiago Mele
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gerardo Arteaga
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Víctor Guzmán
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Sergio Ramos
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Héctor Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Óliver Torres
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Germán Berterame
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Canales
MAGNET
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
64
Passes
6
Duels
Lucas Ocampos
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Anthony Martial
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Luis Cárdenas
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michell Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pablo Bennevendo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Azuaje
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Rubén Duarte
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Álvaro Angulo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Alan Medina
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
José Luis Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
José Juan Macías
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo Monroy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Villaseñor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulíses Rivas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/19/2025 Monterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
05/05/2025 Monterrey 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/17/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 3 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
12/01/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 5 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
11/29/2024 Monterrey 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio BBVA
10/24/2024 Monterrey 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio BBVA
10/19/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
05/05/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
12/01/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
11/29/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
10/24/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
Monterrey Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 19 41 46 22 +24 WToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)WToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)
2 Tigres UANL 19 34 36 20 +16 LToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)
3 Cruz Azul 17 34 29 20 +9 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)
4 Monterrey 17 33 32 25 +7 LToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)LClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)WMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)
5 Club America 15 30 29 16 +13 WClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)LMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)WClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)
6 Club Tijuana 16 26 32 23 +9 LTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (27-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)LPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)DClub Tijuana 2 - 2 Monterrey (06-10-2025)
7 CF Pachuca 15 24 22 18 +4 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)WCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (18-10-2025)WNecaxa 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-10-2025)WCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)
8 FC Juarez 17 23 22 23 -1 DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Toluca (27-11-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (18-10-2025)
9 Guadalajara Chivas 15 21 22 21 +1 LCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)WPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14 14 17 23 -6 LCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)LClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (24-09-2025)
11 Atletico San Luis 13 13 19 20 -1 WAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)LMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
12 Santos Laguna 13 13 15 21 -6 WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
13 Atlas 13 13 21 29 -8 LAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez (04-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlas (25-09-2025)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
14 Leon 13 12 12 24 -12 LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LLeon 2 - 4 Toluca (05-10-2025)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlán (24-09-2025)LClub Tijuana 5 - 0 Leon (20-09-2025)
15 Mazatlán 13 11 15 23 -8 LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)WMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlán (28-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlán (24-09-2025)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
16 Club Queretaro 13 11 14 25 -11 LToluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (18-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-09-2025)WCF Pachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)
17 Necaxa 13 9 14 26 -12 LTigres UANL 5 - 3 Necaxa (18-10-2025)LNecaxa 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-10-2025)LAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)WNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)
18 Puebla 13 8 14 32 -18 WPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (24-09-2025)LNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)

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