Liga MX Clausura - 15
Necaxa 1 - 1 FT Tigres UANL
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
34' T. Badaloni (D. Leyva)
43' D. Leyva
HT
↓ Joaquim ↑A. Correa 46'
55' ↓ A. E. Almendra ↑K. Rosero
↓ M. Flores ↑D. Lainez 56'
↓ C. Araujo ↑R. Aguirre 67'
↓ F. Reyes ↑D. A. Sanchez Guevara 67'
76' ↓ J. Ruiz ↑F. Rossano
↓ O. Herrera ↑J. Angulo 76'
82' R. Monreal
R. Aguirre 82'
84' ↓ R. Monreal ↑R. Cortez
84' ↓ F. Mendez ↑E. Lara
A. Correa (R. Aguirre) 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsaín 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Raúl Martínez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Alexis Peña 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Cristian Calderón 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Kevin Gutiérrez 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Danny Leyva 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Javier Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Agustín Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Tomás Badaloni 
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
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arath Moreno Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jesus Garza 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Joaquim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rômulo Zwarg
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
95%
Pass Acc
Francisco Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Fernando Gorriaran
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
100
Passes
7
Duels
César Araújo
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
67
Passes
4
Duels
Ozziel Herrera
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Juan Brunetta
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
56
Passes
5
Duels
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
André-Pierre Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesús Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Lainez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Juan Pablo Vigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrique Simeone Koifman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Correa 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.5
Rating
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 05/12/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 05/09/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/02/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/07/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 04/21/2024 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
10/18/2025
05/12/2025
05/09/2025
03/02/2025
07/07/2024
04/21/2024
Necaxa Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 19 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -12
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
Late Rescue Act Salvages Tigers' Pride
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Tigres enjoyed total control of the ball, but it took a dramatic 90th-minute intervention to salvage a point in a fiery playoff zone scrap.
Opening Act
The atmosphere at Estadio Victoria crackled right from the kickoff as Tigres UANL looked to assert their absolute authority on the road. The visitors dominated possession, treating the ball as their exclusive property and pinning the hosts deep into their own half. Despite facing an unrelenting barrage of early pressure and endless passing sequences, it was Necaxa who drew first blood. Totally against the run of play, a swift transition in the 34th minute caught the high defensive line napping. D. Leyva threaded a brilliant pass to find Tomás Badaloni, who finished with clinical precision. A high Upset Factor rating tells the story of an opening half where total control somehow resulted in a frustrating deficit for the visitors.
The Pivot
Facing a stubborn scoreboard, the visitors cranked up the pressure to an unbearable level after the interval. The Intensity rating shot through the roof as Tigres mounted a relentless siege on the home penalty area. Orchestrating this offensive wave was Fernando Gorriaran, who delivered a midfield masterclass. He dictated the tempo, recycled possession tirelessly, and ensured the home side barely crossed the halfway line. The introduction of Diego Lainez from the bench added raw electricity to the flanks. Necaxa faced a staggering twelve corners over the course of the match, retreating further into a rigid defensive shell as they desperately tried to protect their fragile advantage.
Resolution
The defensive dam finally burst in the 90th minute, proving that sustained pressure usually yields a tangible reward. In a dramatic conclusion that shifted the entire Balance of the match, two late substitutes combined to break local hearts. R. Aguirre found a crucial pocket of space and teed up A. Correa, who smashed home the dramatic equalizer. This 1-1 draw carries massive implications for the playoff spots. The Stakes were enormous heading into this mid-table clash, and while the visitors will feel relieved to salvage a hard-earned point, the home side will deeply rue their inability to hold on until the final whistle.
Key Questions
Did Necaxa deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Tigres who scored the 90th-minute equalizer. Given their incredible 73% possession and a barrage of 12 corners, Correa's late goal was entirely deserved.
How did substitute Fernando Gorriaran change the game?
Though he actually started the match, Gorriaran was the absolute engine room. His outstanding midfield display dictated the tempo and maintained relentless pressure until the final whistle.
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.
Tigres Look to Flex Their Muscle in Aguascalientes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A relatively low-jeopardy fixture that relies on a fascinating duel between two red-hot goalkeepers to provide the evening's entertainment.
The Setup
As we hit April 18, 2026, Tigres UANL travel to Estadio Victoria to take on Necaxa. Sitting sixth in the table, the visitors are pushing to solidify their top-tier standing, while 12th-placed Necaxa are merely treading water in the middle of the pack. The Stakes are notably low, reflecting a Clausura clash that lacks do-or-die tension. Both sides are sporting patchy Form, trading wins and losses over their past five outings. The competitive Balance heavily favors the visitors, and the underlying metrics suggest Tigres have the pedigree to dictate the rhythm from the first whistle.
Key Battle
We are zeroing in on the playmakers. Necaxa's Javier Ruiz is matching up against the creative engine of Juan Brunetta. The team whose Stars can reliably punch holes in the opposing defensive lines first will ultimately run the show.
Our Prediction
Expect Tigres to claim the away victory. Despite the heroic efforts anticipated from goalkeepers Ezequiel Unsaín and Nahuel Guzmán, the visitors boast too much attacking firepower to be kept quiet for ninety minutes. We foresee a tightly contested 2-1 win for the away side.