Liga MX Clausura - 16

Necaxa 0 - 0 FT Guadalajara Chivas

Estadio Victoria

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Futmetrix Verdict
34
FT
Thu, Apr 23
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Necaxa
0-0
Guadalajara Chivas
⚡ Intensity 35
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 56
Table-toppers frustrated by resilient home defence.

Frustration for the Leaders in Aguascalientes

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A masterclass in defensive resilience saw the mid-table hosts completely nullify the attacking threat of the league leaders in a gritty, hard-fought stalemate.

Early Siege

The visitors arrived at Estadio Victoria looking every bit the league leaders, immediately taking charge of the tempo from the opening exchanges. Guadalajara Chivas controlled possession with a solid 57%, pinning their opponents deep in their own half and asking continuous questions of the backline. The Intensity of their pressing forced the hosts into a desperate defensive shape early on, restricting their ability to build from the back. With Daniel Aguirre pulling the strings superbly from deep positions, the away side orchestrated wave after wave of sustained attacks. However, despite registering a massive 19 shots overall throughout the evening, they struggled to carve out truly golden opportunities. They ultimately finished the match with a modest expected goals tally of 0.82, as their final pass continually let them down in the crucial moments.

Holding the Line

As the match wore on through the second half, Necaxa proved their tactical Balance was fully up to the immense challenge. They willingly accepted their role as the counter-punching underdog, absorbing enormous amounts of pressure and ruthlessly clogging the central channels to deny space. Danny Leyva was an absolute titan in the middle of the park, intercepting loose balls and sparking whatever rare forward momentum the home side could genuinely muster. A relentless barrage of 27 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet only seven managed to hit the target in total. The league leaders simply could not find the incisive precision required to breach a stubborn rearguard that was fiercely determined to hold onto a precious point at all costs.

Late Drama

The high Stakes for the visitors, who are chasing absolute dominance at the summit of the table, fueled a frantic and chaotic final ten minutes. They threw multiple bodies forward in search of a winner, leaving massive spaces that the hosts occasionally tried to exploit on the quick break. The exhaustive defensive effort finally cracked under the relentless physical pressure deep into stoppage time, when A. Pena was shown a straight red card in the 94th minute. Luckily for the weary hosts, the referee's whistle blew shortly after the dismissal, ensuring the Upset Factor remained a theoretical discussion rather than a heartbreaking reality. The gritty goalless draw leaves the away side firmly in first place, but clearly exposes a slight bluntness in their otherwise formidable attacking armoury.

Key Questions

How did the red card for A. Pena impact the match?

Coming deep into stoppage time at the 94th minute, the dismissal occurred far too late for the visitors to capitalise on their brief numerical advantage.

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
43%
57%
Necaxa 43%
Guadalajara Chivas 57%
Shots
8
19
Necaxa 8
Guadalajara Chivas 19
Shots on Target
1
6
Necaxa 1
Guadalajara Chivas 6
Expected Goals (xG)
0.30
0.82
Necaxa 0.30
Guadalajara Chivas 0.82
Passes
341
456
Necaxa 341
Guadalajara Chivas 456
Pass Accuracy
78%
82%
Necaxa 78%
Guadalajara Chivas 82%
Corners
1
4
Necaxa 1
Guadalajara Chivas 4
Fouls
14
15
Necaxa 14
Guadalajara Chivas 15
Yellow Cards
3
3
Necaxa 3
Guadalajara Chivas 3
Red Cards
1
0
Necaxa 1
Guadalajara Chivas 0

Match Events

B. Gutierrez 🟨 40'
HT
56' 🔄 R. Monreal K. Rosero
A. Gonzalez Y. Padilla 🔄 62'
R. Ledezma R. Alvarado 🔄 62'
B. Gutierrez S. Sandoval 🔄 62'
E. Alvarez H. Camberos 🔄 66'
F. Gonzalez 🟨 73'
73' 🟨 C. Calderon
74' 🔄 C. Calderon F. Rossano
77' 🟨 R. Martinez
L. Romo 🟨 78'
82' 🔄 T. Badaloni A. E. Almendra
R. Marin S. Aguayo 🔄 82'
82' 🔄 K. Gutierrez R. Cortez
90' 🟨 L. Faravelli
90'+4 🟥 A. Pena
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Necaxa

Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsaín
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Raúl Martínez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alexis Peña
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Agustín Oliveros
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristian Calderón
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Danny Leyva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Javier Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Luis Jimenez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Lara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Almendra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz Pineda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Alonso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Roque
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Tello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
Oscar Whalley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Daniel Aguirre
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Diego Campillo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luis Romo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Bryan González
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Brian Gutierrez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Ricardo Marín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Armando González
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Raúl Rangel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Sandoval
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Armando Aguayo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/24/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Akron
01/18/2025 Necaxa 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Victoria
10/23/2024 Guadalajara Chivas 3 - 2 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/21/2024 Necaxa 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Victoria
07/14/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio AKRON
04/08/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/20/2022 Necaxa 0 - 4 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
04/30/2022 Necaxa 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
12/30/2021 Necaxa 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas Friendlies Clubs
08/28/2021 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio AKRON
09/24/2025
Liga MX Estadio Akron
01/18/2025
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
10/23/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/21/2024
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
07/14/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
04/08/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
08/20/2022
Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
04/30/2022
Liga MX Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes
12/30/2021
Friendlies Clubs
08/28/2021
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
Necaxa Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw