Liga MX Clausura - 13
Necaxa 2 - 1 FT Mazatlán
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' J. Ruiz (L. Faravelli)
Fabio Gomes (J. Ovalle) 40'
HT
L. Merolla 48'
J. Diaz 55'
56' A. Pena (J. Ruiz)
↓ J. Ovalle ↑B. Arce 66'
↓ M. Zaleta ↑M. Lainez 66'
69' ↓ T. Badaloni ↑K. Rosero
↓ S. Godinez ↑G. Lopez 75'
↓ L. Merolla ↑Y. Barcenas 75'
82' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
↓ Fabio Gomes ↑D. Hernandez 82'
B. Arce 87'
88' ↓ J. Ruiz ↑R. Cortez
89' ↓ L. Faravelli ↑I. Tello
90' R. Martinez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsaín 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raúl Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Peña 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Aerials Won
0
Tackles
Agustín Oliveros 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Kevin Gutiérrez 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
59
Passes
9
Duels
Ricardo Monreal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Danny Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Faravelli
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Cristian Calderón
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Javier Ruiz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Luis Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Roque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Facundo Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Merolla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jair Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sebastián Santos
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fábio Gomes
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Said Godínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Ovalle 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Brian Rubio 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
André Alcaraz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Laínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoel Bárcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Adame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Saavedra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anwar Ben Rhouma Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 02/22/2025 | Necaxa | 3 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/19/2024 | Mazatlán | 0 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 03/02/2024 | Mazatlán | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 11/05/2023 | Necaxa | 4 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/18/2023 | Mazatlán | 0 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio de Mazatlán |
Necaxa Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -10
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
Necaxa Book Progression in Estadio Victoria Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A breathless elimination clash decided by a lethal blend of individual brilliance and relentless attacking pressure.
Opening Act: Early Spark
The sheer Intensity of this single-leg knockout tie was palpable from the very start at Estadio Victoria. Knowing that a single mistake meant elimination, Necaxa took immediate charge and dominated possession, establishing a commanding rhythm with their 60% share of the ball. Their aggressive posture paid dividends quickly. Just fifteen minutes into the contest, L. Faravelli unlocked the defence to find J. Ruiz, who clinically dispatched the ball into the net. This early breakthrough forced their opponents to abandon any cautious tactical plans and push forward in search of salvation. A barrage of shots soon turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, setting the stage for an end-to-end spectacle where both sides threw caution to the wind in pursuit of survival.
The Pivot: Momentum Swings
Despite the home side's early dominance, the Balance of the tie shifted dramatically as halftime approached. Against the run of play in the fortieth minute, J. Ovalle delivered a precise pass to Fabio Gomes, who silenced the local supporters with a ruthless equaliser. It was a lifeline that injected sudden drama into the fixture. However, the true turning point arrived shortly after the interval to crush those hopes. At the fifty-sixth minute mark, the phenomenal J. Ruiz turned provider, threading a crucial pass to A. Pena. The defender stepped up with an unlikely, yet sensational finish to restore the lead. That pivotal strike completely shattered the visitors' newly found confidence and decisively swung the momentum back in favour of the advancing hosts.
Resolution: Sealing the Tie
As the clock ticked down, the monumental Stakes dictated the tactical landscape. The visiting side threw everything forward, but the hosts expertly managed the tempo, anchored by a disciplined midfield performance from Cristian Calderón. Generating an impressive 2.30 expected goals and racking up twenty total attempts, the home side effectively used possession as their primary defensive weapon to nullify any potential Upset Factor. The final whistle confirmed Mazatlán's elimination from the competition, sending the home crowd into raptures. This resilient victory guarantees progression to the next round, proving that this squad possesses the clinical edge and mental fortitude required to survive and thrive on high-pressure knockout nights under the lights.
Key Questions
What made Javier Ruiz the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the victory by scoring the early 15th-minute opener and providing the decisive second-half assist, serving as the undeniable creative engine.
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.
Goalkeepers Take Center Stage in Bottom-Half Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. With both sides languishing in the bottom half of the Clausura table, this fixture offers little in terms of broader league implications but promises a fascinating duel between two busy shot-stoppers.
The Setup
At Estadio Victoria on April 04, 2026, two struggling sides clash. The Stakes are firmly planted in the basement for this encounter. Necaxa sit 11th, barely clinging to relevance, while Mazatlán languish in 16th. A bleak Form rating reflects their collective misery, with both teams dropping points for fun lately. The competitive Balance slightly favors the hosts, but the real story is found in the Stars metric. Despite the gloomy league positions, goalkeepers Ezequiel Unsaín and Ricardo Rodríguez have been extremely busy, racking up saves and single-handedly keeping their respective sides afloat.
Key Battle
Necaxa's attacking unit against Mazatlán's vulnerable backline. The visitors have shipped 23 goals already this campaign. The home side's forwards must patiently break down a deep defensive block, forcing Rodríguez into early action to rattle their confidence.
Our Prediction
Necaxa to win 2-1. The hosts should comfortably leverage their home advantage to dictate possession. Mazatlán will threaten sporadically on the counter, but their glaring defensive frailties will ultimately be their undoing.