Liga MX Gameweek 10, Apertura
Necaxa 2 - 4 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Erick Sรกnchez 33'
37' Owen Gonzรกlez (Juliรกn Carranza)
Henry Martin 39'
43' Juliรกn Carranza
Henry Martin 45'+7
Henry Martin 45'+10
HT
Miguel Borja 56'
62' Raรบl Martรญnez
63' โ Carlos Vargas โMauro Zaleta
63' โ Owen Gonzรกlez โJavier Ruiz
72' โ Raรบl Martรญnez โKevin Ante
72' โ Matias Espindola โJuan Torres
Henry Martin 75'
โ Carlos รlvarez โAlexis Gutierrez 75'
โ Edwin Cerrillo โรcaro Da Conceiรงรฃo 75'
โ Miguel Borja โalejandro cardenas 75'
โ รlex Zendejas โDerek Ramses Jimenez 82'
โ Dagoberto Espinoza โKevin Alvarez 82'
82' โ Miguel Rodriguez โJuan Valencia
87' Diego Ochoa
90' Javier Ruiz
Cristian Borja 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Luis Jimรฉnez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaiky Naves 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Diego Ochoa
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Raรบl Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Owen Gonzรกlez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Leyva 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Carlos Vargas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Matias Espindola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Miguel Rodrรญguez 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
29
Passes
21
Duels
Forwards
Juliรกn Carranza 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
8
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Christopher Andrade 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emilio Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Mรฉndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortรฉz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan David Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagoberto Espinoza
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Emilio Lara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Miguel รngel Vรกzquez
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Cristiรกn Borja
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
รrick Sรกnchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Alejandro Zendejas
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Carlos รlvarez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Miguel Borja
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.0
Rating
Forwards
Henry Martรญn 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
4
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Luis Malagรณn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramรณn Juรกrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin รlvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiรฉrrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Icaro
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
A. Cardenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | Club America | 2 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/27/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/15/2025 | Club America | 2 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 09/22/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 01/28/2024 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 08/24/2023 | Club America | 3 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/11/2023 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 12/16/2022 | Club America | 3 - 3 | Necaxa | Copa por Mรฉxico | Estadio Nemesio Dรญez |
| 09/11/2022 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 04/03/2022 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
01/31/2026
07/27/2025
02/15/2025
09/22/2024
01/28/2024
08/24/2023
02/11/2023
12/16/2022
09/11/2022
04/03/2022
Necaxa Win
Club America Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Necaxa
Club America
Necaxa
Club America
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Six-Goal Thriller Belongs to Hat-Trick Hero
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A relentless attacking display perfectly illustrated the gulf in class between a fierce title challenger and a side battling miserably at the bottom.
Opening Act
The Stakes were glaringly obvious as action got underway at Estadio Victoria, with the visitors chasing the top spot and the hosts mired deep in a relegation battle. The Intensity spiked abruptly in a frantic, wide-open spell just before halftime. Owen Gonzรกlez sparked the chaos on 37 minutes, finishing off a brilliant feed from Juliรกn Carranza to give Necaxa the edge. The lead lasted merely two minutes before Henry Martin struck his first of the night with clinical precision for Club America. Refusing to back down, the home side restored their advantage through a Carranza penalty on 43 minutes, suddenly threatening to deliver a massive shock.
The Pivot
The decisive turning point arrived deep into first-half stoppage time, completely shattering the tactical Balance of the tie. After VAR drama saw an initial spot-kick cancelled in the 45th minute, the visitors were awarded another penalty just moments later. Martin stepped up and converted coldly in the 10th minute of added time to tie it 2-2 at the break. That late psychological blow extinguished the Upset Factor entirely for the struggling hosts. Just after the interval, Miguel Borja slotted home to give the visitors their first lead of the contest, completely breaking the local spirit and shifting momentum irreversibly in their favour.
Resolution
Despite edging possession with 53%, the hosts lacked the ruthless edge required to claw their way back into the contest. A relentless barrage of 35 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, but it was the visitors who possessed the ultimate marksman. Martin completed a rare and lethal hat-trick with another penalty on 75 minutes, cementing a 4-2 away victory in front of a stunned crowd. The result leaves the home squad languishing miserably in 17th place on a dire run of form, while the away side marches confidently onward in the upper echelons of the league table, maintaining their fierce title pursuit.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned an initial first-half penalty for the visitors, heightening the drama right before they won and converted a different penalty moments later.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A staggering 35 total shots, three awarded penalties, and a frantic six-minute spell in the first half created a wonderfully open, end-to-end spectacle.
How did Necaxa complete the comeback from behind?
Necaxa did not complete a comeback. Instead, the visitors overturned Necaxa's 1-0 and 2-1 leads to secure a commanding 4-2 victory.
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.
David vs Goliath in Liga MX
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. Necaxa's desperate bid for points collides with a formidable Club America side eyeing the summit of the league table.
The Setup
Necaxa arrive at Estadio Victoria mired in a grim slump, carrying a dangerously low Form rating after going winless in their last five league outings. Contrast that with Club America, who boast three victories in their last five and possess a ruthless attacking arsenal that keeps their Stars rating incredibly high. The Stakes of this encounter on September 28, 2026, are monumental: the visitors are pushing hard to lock down the top spots in the Apertura, while Necaxa are languishing in 15th place, fighting to pull themselves out of a relegation battle. With a solid Balance on paper but a massive disparity in recent momentum, the visiting side is heavily favored to take all three points, especially since they have won half of their away fixtures this campaign.
Key Battle
With no individual duels taking center stage, this matchup boils down to Necaxa's struggling backline trying to contain Club America's fluid offensive machine. The home defense must find a collective way to neutralize the creative flair of Raphael Veiga and the wide threat posed by A. Zendejas. If the hosts sit too deep, they risk being slowly suffocated.
Our Prediction
Club America's sheer firepower, tactical superiority, and winning momentum will eventually crack Necaxa's desperate resistance. We expect a dominant 2-0 away win as the visitors control possession, exploit the half-spaces, and punish any mistakes from a fragile home defense.