Liga MX Gameweek 16, Apertura
Necaxa 4 - 1 FT Santos Laguna
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' B. Amione
11' D. Cambindo (C. Calderon)
H. Ortega (K. Palacios) 36'
Jesús Ocejo 38'
42' T. Badaloni
Ramiro Sordo 45'
HT
↓ J. Abella ↑C. Dajome 46'
↓ J. Guemez ↑A. Lopez 46'
Haret Ortega 47'
49' Tomás Jacob
55' K. Rosero (D. Cambindo)
57' ↓ D. Cambindo ↑P. Perez
Haret Ortega 61'
↓ F. Villalba ↑J. Carrillo 66'
↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑B. Barticciotto 66'
75' ↓ T. Badaloni ↑R. Monreal
84' ↓ K. Rosero ↑E. Martinez
84' ↓ F. Rossano ↑J. Rojas
85' ↓ T. Jacob ↑D. De Buen
↓ K. Palacios ↑D. Medina 85'
90'+1 José Rodríguez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
6.5
Rating
Defenders
Kevin Rosero 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Emilio Lara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Agustín Oliveros 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristian Calderón
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Franco Rossano 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Tomás Jacob 
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
José Iván Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Palavecino
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Tomás Badaloni 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.3
Rating
Diber Cambindo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Luis Jiménez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emilio Martínez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
2%
Pass Acc
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego de Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pável Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Haret Ortega
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kevin Balanta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Bruno Amione
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Palacios 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Fran Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Héctor Holguín
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Édson Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Barticciotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Necaxa | 4 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/08/2025 | Necaxa | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/02/2024 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/13/2024 | Necaxa | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/25/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 5 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/01/2023 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
11/01/2025
02/08/2025
09/02/2024
04/13/2024
09/25/2023
04/01/2023
Necaxa Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +24
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 20 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Necaxa
Santos Laguna
Necaxa
Santos Laguna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Counter-Attacking Masterclass Stuns Santos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Necaxa proved that possession means nothing without penetration, delivering a ruthless attacking display to dismantle the league's bottom side.
Early Chaos
The fixture exploded into life instantly, showcasing an Intensity that left the visitors completely exposed. A chaotic fifth-minute own goal opened the floodgates, and D. Cambindo swiftly capitalised on an excellent delivery from C. Calderon to double the advantage. Santos Laguna actually controlled possession, holding 57% of the ball, but it was purely cosmetic. Necaxa sat back comfortably, using the width of the Estadio Victoria pitch to launch devastating transitions. Every time the hosts won the ball back, they carved through the opposition's defensive lines with alarming ease.
The Midfield Battleground
The visitors briefly found a lifeline when Haret Ortega struck in the 36th minute, briefly threatening the Balance of the tie. Yet, any hopes of a genuine comeback were extinguished just before the interval when T. Badaloni restored the two-goal cushion. The match morphed into a remarkable shooting gallery, with 34 combined attempts reflecting the wide-open nature of the contest. Necaxa's relentless verticality meant they were always one pass away from breaching the penalty area, while Santos continually left gaping holes in transition.
A Sinking Ship
K. Rosero's 55th-minute strike put the result beyond any doubt. The creative fulcrum was undoubtedly Agustín Palavecino, who dominated the midfield and registered five key passes. In truth, the scoreline flattered the visitors, largely thanks to Carlos Acevedo, whose eight crucial saves prevented a total humiliation. The Stakes for Santos remain desperately grim as they stay rooted to the bottom of the table, whilst Necaxa march on with a vital three points that thoroughly entertained their home faithful.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A lethal mix of Necaxa's clinical counter-attacking, producing 23 shots, and Santos Laguna's defensive vulnerabilities despite seeing more of the ball.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation and Leaky Defenses Define Estadio Victoria Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A gritty, low-quality scrap where bottom-dwelling desperation might just produce an unexpectedly chaotic shootout.
The Setup
On November 01, 2025, Estadio Victoria hosts a grueling Liga MX battle purely about survival and pride. Santos Laguna roll into town sitting dead last in the table, desperate to find a spark. Meanwhile, Necaxa are treading water in 11th, trying to pull away from the basement entirely. A low Stakes rating confirms this is far from a marquee matchup—it is a gritty relegation-style slog. With both sides boasting awful defensive records that generate a dreadful defensive Form grade, this clash will come down to which team makes fewer unforced errors. The overall competitive Balance tilts slightly toward the hosts, but mainly because the visitors' form has flatlined completely.
Key Battle
Diber Cambindo is the undisputed focal point of the home attack, carrying a high Stars rating thanks to his blistering recent scoring streak. He faces off against Jesús Ocejo, who serves as the primary creative spark for the struggling visitors. If Ocejo can exploit the massive gaps in the hosts' backline, Santos might find a lifeline to cling to. However, Cambindo's ruthless finishing in the penalty area makes him the ultimate difference-maker in a match devoid of defensive discipline.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a messy 2-2 draw. Both defenses are simply too porous to be trusted with a clean sheet. While the home side possesses the sharper attacking edge, sheer desperation will drag the visitors back into a wild, unpredictable contest.