Liga MX Clausura - 12
Necaxa 3 - 0 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' J. Ruiz
Kevin Castañeda 43'
Kevin Castañeda 43'
HT
56' J. Ruiz
↓ A. Gomez ↑D. Blanco 64'
↓ K. Castaneda ↑A. Preciado 64'
↓ D. Abreu ↑M. El Ghezouani 73'
75' T. Badaloni (R. Monreal)
78' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
78' ↓ R. Martinez ↑E. Lara
Ramiro Árciga 86'
86' ↓ J. Ruiz ↑I. Tello
89' ↓ L. Faravelli ↑R. Cortez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Martinez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Pena 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Gutierrez 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
65
Passes
4
Duels
R. Monreal 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
D. Leyva 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
L. Faravelli
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Calderon
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
J. Ruiz 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
T. Badaloni 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Rossano 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. E. Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Casas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Alonso
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Arciga
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Inzunza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Bilbao
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
D. Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
K. Castaneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. N. Ortiz Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. O. Bagui Tobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2025 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 04/05/2025 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/19/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/06/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/06/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/08/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
09/01/2025
04/05/2025
10/19/2024
04/06/2024
01/06/2024
07/08/2023
Necaxa Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -11
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -8
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
Ruiz Masterclass Punishes Timid Tijuana
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A one-sided affair at Estadio Victoria proved that attacking intent pays dividends, as the home side ruthlessly exploited a disjointed visiting defence.
Setting the Tone
The Stakes were palpable at Estadio Victoria as two sides fighting in the lower half of the table desperately sought three crucial points. Instead of a cagey affair, the hosts came out swinging from the very start. Necaxa controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball, dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch. Their proactive approach paid off beautifully in the 35th minute when J. Ruiz found the breakthrough. He capitalised on sustained pressure, finishing with aplomb to ignite the home crowd. The visitors struggled to gain a foothold, looking completely disconnected in the final third and managing barely a whimper against an aggressive home midfield. This early phase established a pattern of relentless pressure that would define the entire contest, leaving the away side chasing shadows before the half-time interval even approached.
The Breaking Point
Moments before the break, drama struck when Club Tijuana midfielder Kevin Castañeda was shown a red card, only for the VAR to intervene and overturn the decision. A resilient team might have used that lifeline to regroup, but the visitors remained stubbornly flat. The Intensity from the hosts, however, never wavered into the second period. Orchestrating the midfield chaos was Danny Leyva, who masterminded transitions with four key passes that routinely carved open the beleaguered defence. His pristine vision set the stage for Ruiz to grab his deserved brace in the 56th minute, effectively killing the tie as a contest. A staggering disparity in shot volume began to emerge, with the home side peppering the goal relentlessly. This second strike was the ultimate psychological blow, transforming a comfortable lead into a total tactical dismantling.
The Emphatic Finish
Any lingering hope for a miracle comeback evaporated quickly as the match entered its final stages. A complete lack of Balance saw the hosts continue to stream forward, hunting for more goals against a demoralised backline. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 75th minute when T. Badaloni slotted home a precise feed from R. Monreal. Defensively, Alexis Peña ensured a remarkably quiet night at the back, securing a clean sheet with an outstanding performance that snuffed out the visitors' miserable attacking metrics. With zero Upset Factor materialising, the comprehensive three-nil victory accurately reflects a night where the home side simply outclassed their opponents in every single department. This emphatic result will certainly boost morale in the dressing room, leaving their battered rivals searching desperately for answers.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Kevin Castañeda saw his red card overturned late in the first half, but it barely altered the momentum as Tijuana remained entirely toothless.
What made Javier Ruiz the Man of the Match?
Ruiz netted a clinical brace from a high volume of attacking chances, constantly destabilising the visiting defence and finishing with absolute ruthlessness.
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.
Mid-Table Malaise: Necaxa and Tijuana Search for a Spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A gritty, cautious affair where both sides are desperately fighting to rediscover their lost momentum rather than chasing glory.
The Setup
Marching into Estadio Victoria on March 21, 2026, neither side is exactly setting the Clausura alight. The Stakes are modest as Necaxa sit in 11th place, just a single point ahead of 13th-placed Club Tijuana. What we lack in table-topping drama, we make up for in competitive tension; our Balance rating suggests these teams are incredibly evenly matched. However, a poor Form rating across the board reflects a recent string of frustrating results for both camps. They will lean heavily on a solid Stars rating to produce individual moments of magic to break the deadlock.
Key Battle
The defining clash will occur between the visitors' creative engine room and the hosts' deep defensive block. Without a single dominant figure pulling strings in the middle of the park, the tactical battle will be won by whichever unit maintains its shape. Ezequiel Unsaín has been busy producing heroics between the posts for the hosts, and the real test is whether Tijuana's attacking midfielders can thread the needle and bypass a home side intent on stopping their losing streak.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a scrappy, low-scoring draw. Both teams will likely prioritize avoiding defeat over gambling for the win, leading to a tactical stalemate that does little to help either side climb out of the mid-table rut.