Liga MX Clausura - 7
Necaxa 0 - 3 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' R. Martinez
M. Ruiz 14'
22' R. Monreal
J. Gallardo 22'
29' A. Pena
F. Pereira 37'
HT
52' E. Unsain
57' ↓ A. Pena ↑E. Lara
57' ↓ A. E. Almendra ↑J. Ruiz
↓ P. Perez ↑J. Diaz 62'
↓ J. Angulo ↑S. Cordova 75'
76' ↓ J. Carranza ↑T. Badaloni
Paulinho (J. Diaz) 79'
Paulinho (J. Diaz) 83'
↓ S. Simon ↑Luan 86'
↓ J. Gallardo ↑M. Isais 86'
↓ Paulinho ↑F. Rossi 86'
87' ↓ R. Martinez ↑F. Rossano
87' ↓ D. Leyva ↑K. Gutierrez
F. Pereira (S. Cordova) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Martinez 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
A. Oliveros 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Leyva 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
C. Calderon 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
I. Tello
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Carranza
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. E. Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
L. Garcia 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
D. Barbosa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Pereira 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
E. del Villar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Gallardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Simon
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
J. Angulo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
P. Perez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Paulinho 
CLOSER
2
Late Goals
2
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
H. Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cordova 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.7
Rating
J. Diaz
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
34
Minutes
7.3
Rating
F. Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 03/08/2025 | Toluca | 5 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 10/28/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/10/2024 | Necaxa | 3 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/02/2023 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 04/30/2023 | Toluca | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
Necaxa Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
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
Red Devils Run Riot in Late Estadio Victoria Blitz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Our verdict: a gripping standoff that transformed into an absolute attacking clinic in the dying minutes, proving the sheer depth of a genuine title contender.
The Opening Standoff
The action at Estadio Victoria was relentless from the outset, defined by an Intensity that stretched both defences to their limits. Toluca controlled possession with a 55% share, meticulously building from the back, but Necaxa refused to sit back passively on their home turf. A staggering 31 combined shots turned the pitch into a genuine shooting gallery as both sets of attackers looked for an early breakthrough. The visitors faced stern tactical questions in their defensive third, but Luis García delivered a commanding, composed performance between the sticks. The goalkeeper produced six phenomenal saves, frustrating the lively hosts and keeping the game scoreless during a remarkably tense first hour. At the other end, Necaxa's Ezequiel Unsain had to be equally sharp to deal with the sustained pressure from seven away corners, as both sides navigated a breathless, end-to-end battle.
The Tactical Masterstroke
As heavy legs began to alter the rhythm of the match, the Balance of power shifted dramatically thanks to an inspired double intervention from the away dugout. The introduction of fresh attacking talent completely short-circuited the hosts' rigid defensive structure. Substitute J. Diaz emerged as the ultimate difference-maker, dissecting the backline with lethal precision and relentless energy. In the 79th minute, his vision finally unlocked the gritty stalemate, feeding a perfectly weighted ball for Paulinho to confidently break the deadlock. That opening strike completely punctured the rising tension inside the stadium and left the home side scrambling to regroup after having defended so resolutely, and bravely, for nearly eighty minutes.
A Ruthless Resolution
Once the floodgates opened, there was absolutely no stopping the scarlet wave from overwhelming the home side. Just four minutes after his clinical first finish, Paulinho struck again—once more courtesy of a pinpoint, incisive delivery from J. Diaz—securing a lethal brace that comprehensively killed off any lingering hope of a dramatic late revival. The punishment wasn't quite over. Right on the 90-minute mark, F. Pereira drove home a third, finishing off an intelligent assist from fellow super-sub S. Cordova. It was a staggering, breathless flurry of three goals in just 11 minutes, utterly crushing any potential Upset Factor. Given the high Stakes in the congested playoff race, this commanding away victory keeps the unbeaten visitors firmly on track, sitting ominously just four points adrift of the league summit.
Key Questions
How did substitute Luis García change the game?
Luis García was actually the starting goalkeeper; he anchored the team with six crucial saves, preserving a vital clean sheet before the late attacking flurry.
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.
Undefeated Toluca Aim to Deepen Necaxa's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. An unbeaten juggernaut rolls into Aguascalientes, threatening to expose a fragile home side desperate for Clausura momentum.
The Setup
Toluca arrives at Estadio Victoria on February 22, 2026, looking virtually untouchable. Sitting third in Liga MX with an unblemished record, their pristine Form makes them overwhelming favourites. Meanwhile, 11th-placed Necaxa are reeling from three defeats in their last five outings. The sheer gap in league position means the Balance tilts heavily toward the visitors. Despite modest Stakes for a regular-season clash, the away side's top-heavy Stars quality spells imminent danger for the vulnerable hosts.
Key Battle
Franco Rossano vs. Helinho. Rossano has been the lone creative spark for Necaxa, tallying three assists and working tirelessly to inject life into an ailing attack. But his playmaking burden is contrasted by the sheer impact of Helinho, who adds serious firepower to a Toluca squad already brimming with confidence. If Helinho finds space early on the break, Necaxa's backline will inevitably crumble.
Our Prediction
Toluca takes it 2-0. The visitors will control the tempo from the opening whistle, suffocating Necaxa's midfield before striking efficiently on the counter. Expect goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez to easily handle whatever half-chances the hosts manage to scrape together.