Liga MX Clausura - 7
Puebla 0 - 4 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Raphael Veiga (I. Violante) 43'
HT
Aarón Mejía 49'
52' Edgar Guerra
57' ↓ E. Lozano ↑A. Organista
I. Violante (H. Martin) 61'
68' ↓ C. Baltazar ↑A. Ramirez
↓ E. Sanchez ↑V. Davila 74'
↓ H. Martin ↑Lima 75'
↓ Raphael Veiga ↑J. dos Santos 75'
V. Davila (Lima) 78'
83' ↓ I. Moreno ↑B. Garnica
83' ↓ L. Rey ↑E. Mustre
↓ I. Violante ↑P. Salas 83'
↓ B. Rodriguez ↑J. Zuniga 83'
J. Zuniga (P. Salas) 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
E. Navarro 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
4
Blocks
J. Vargas 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
U. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Rey 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Guerra
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
K. Velasco
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
C. Baltazar 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
J. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Monarrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Mustre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club America
Goalkeepers
L. Malagon 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Reyes 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
97
Passes
2
Duels
M. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Borja
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
E. Sanchez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
I. Violante 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Raphael Veiga 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
B. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
H. Martin
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
R. Cota
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Caceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lima 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
6.9
Rating
J. dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
P. Salas
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
13
Minutes
6.9
Rating
J. Zuniga 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 02/08/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/25/2024 | Club America | 0 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 04/27/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 07/16/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 01/22/2023 | Club America | 2 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
10/22/2025
02/08/2025
08/25/2024
04/27/2024
07/16/2023
01/22/2023
Puebla Win
Club America 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
Club America's Bench Brilliance Buries Puebla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A lethal display of squad depth as the visitors' substitutes turned a competitive clash into an absolute rout, keeping their playoff ambitions firmly on track.
The Tactical Squeeze
The atmosphere at Estadio Cuauhtemoc was charged from the outset, demanding extreme Intensity from both sides. Club America immediately established dominance, suffocating the midfield and monopolising 67% of the possession. Puebla tried to absorb the pressure, relying on defensive blocks and rapid transitions, but they repeatedly hit a brick wall in the form of Israel Reyes, who orchestrated the visitors' backline masterfully. It was a shooting gallery with 35 combined attempts in the match. The goalkeepers traded heroics with 8 massive saves between them, preventing an early blowout. However, just as the home side looked set to survive until the interval, Raphael Veiga unpicked the lock in the 43rd minute, slotting home a precise delivery from I. Violante to draw first blood.
The Floodgates Open
Any semblance of Balance evaporated in the second half. Rather than protecting their narrow lead, Club America pushed higher up the pitch, utilising their overwhelming 89% passing accuracy to stretch the hosts to their absolute limits. Set-piece pressure mounted with 7 corners keeping Puebla pinned inside their own penalty area. The breakthrough architect turned executioner in the 61st minute; Violante capped off his spectacular complete performance by finding the back of the net himself, courtesy of sharp vision and a timely assist from H. Martin. This second goal visibly deflated the home crowd and broke Puebla's defensive resolve, creating the perfect conditions for the late onslaught that was about to unfold.
Super Subs Seal the Deal
The final quarter of the match was an exhibition of devastating managerial timing. The impact from the bench was nothing short of extraordinary. V. Davila stepped onto the pitch and needed barely four minutes to leave his mark, firing home the third goal in the 78th minute after being set up by fellow substitute Lima. The visitors weren't finished yet. J. Zuniga joined the party in the 87th minute, clinically finishing a pass from P. Salas to make it 4-0. Given the high Stakes of the playoff race, dropping points here was not an option. There was absolutely no Upset Factor today—just a cold, calculating destruction that puts the rest of Liga MX on high alert.
Key Questions
How did substitute Israel Reyes change the game?
Though actually deployed as a starter, Reyes was imperious at the back. He earned Man of the Match honors by completely neutralizing Puebla's attack and securing a flawless clean sheet.
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.
A Mid-Table Grind with Goalkeeping Heroics on Display
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A low-stakes Liga MX encounter that will heavily rely on individual brilliance rather than collective dominance to provide entertainment.
The Setup
Action descends upon the Estadio Cuauhtemoc this February 21, 2026. Club America arrive sitting eighth in the table, battling a modest Form rating after dropping three of their last five matches. The visitors look disjointed. Meanwhile, Puebla are languishing in 14th but carry a flicker of momentum following back-to-back wins. The Stakes are extremely low for this Clausura clash, drastically reducing the broader narrative appeal. However, a strong Stars rating hints at individual fireworks, particularly between the sticks. A fascinating duel awaits as Puebla's Ricardo Gutierrez, who has been a wall with numerous saves and penalty heroics, faces off against the reliable Luis Malagón.
Key Battle
Watch the wide channels closely. Kevin Velasco provides the creative spark for the hosts, but he will have to contend with the direct threat of Alejandro Zendejas going the other way. The side that dictates the tempo on the flanks will tilt a Balance metric that suggests a stubbornly even contest despite the points gap.
Our Prediction
We expect Club America to edge a frustrating 1-0 victory. The visitors have the superior firepower, but Gutierrez's heroics in the Puebla net will force them to work tirelessly for a single breakthrough.