Liga MX Clausura - 13
Puebla 1 - 1 FT FC Juarez
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ R. Fulgencio ↑R. Pizarro 46'
↓ Guilherme Castilho ↑H. E. Martinez Yepez 54'
55' I. Moreno
65' ↓ A. Canelo ↑E. Lozano
66' F. Monarrez
↓ O. Estupinan ↑E. Ayon 68'
↓ J. Aquino ↑F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin 68'
↓ D. Garcia ↑Madson 68'
Madson (F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin) 77'
82' N. Diaz
82' N. Diaz
82' N. Diaz
86' ↓ A. Organista ↑J. R. Pachuca Martinez
86' ↓ E. Gomez ↑O. Gonzalez
90' ↓ I. Moreno ↑B. Garnica
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutierrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Eduardo Navarro 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Juan Pablo Vargas 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolás Díaz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Iker Moreno 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alonso Ramirez
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Alejandro Organista 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Fernando Monarrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kevin Velasco 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Emiliano Gómez
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Alexis Canelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Jesús Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gabriel Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ariel Gamarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javier Aquino 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
José García
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Moises Mosquera
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Alejandro Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Denzell Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Jairo Torres 
PROVOCATEUR
8
Fouls Won
8
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Benny Díaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Nevarez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Jesús Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Homer Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martínez Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Madson de Souza Silva 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | FC Juarez | 4 - 4 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 03/29/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 09/28/2024 | Puebla | 2 - 3 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 03/24/2024 | FC Juarez | 4 - 3 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 08/26/2023 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 04/01/2023 | FC Juarez | 0 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
Puebla Win
FC Juarez 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
Substitutes and Send-Offs Shape Cuauhtemoc Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A tactical chess match exploded into life through inspired substitutions and late disciplinary drama, leaving both sides with a hard-earned point.
Stalemate in the Middle
The opening exchanges at Estadio Cuauhtemoc delivered a gritty tactical battle rather than free-flowing football. With possession split dead even, the Balance of power shifted minute by minute in the middle of the park. Puebla looked to assert their home advantage, forcing a barrage of set-pieces that ultimately resulted in an astonishing 17 combined corners throughout the match. However, FC Juarez stood firm, their goalkeeper acting as a formidable last line of defence with six crucial saves to keep the scoreline unblemished. The sheer number of shots from outside the box highlighted a struggle to penetrate deep into the penalty area. Both managers knew the Stakes were high for their mid-table ambitions, resulting in a cagey first half where risk-taking was strictly prohibited.
The Substitutes Take Charge
The tactical deadlock finally shattered in the 55th minute. I. Moreno found a precious pocket of space to fire the hosts into the lead, forcing the visitors to abandon their cautious approach. The response from the dugout was swift and devastating. A double substitution in the 68th minute instantly turned the tide, pushing the Intensity to absolute maximum as the match opened up into a 27-shot shootout. The managerial masterstroke paid dividends in the 77th minute when F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin delivered a sublime assist directly into the path of fellow substitute Madson, who dispatched the equaliser with ruthless efficiency. This rapid reversal introduced a significant Upset Factor to the flow of the match, leaving the home defence scrambling.
A Frantic Rearguard Action
Just as the visitors looked poised to push for a late winner, the narrative twisted once more. In the 82nd minute, a moment of madness saw N. Diaz receive a straight red card, instantly reducing the home side to ten men. This critical dismissal forced a massive tactical retreat. Yet, amidst the intense pressure, Kevin Velasco proved exactly why he earned the player of the match accolades. Tasked with alleviating the siege, his relentless running and three key passes provided vital breathing room for his exhausted teammates. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought draw, a result that feels like a missed opportunity for the visitors given their late numerical advantage, but a gritty point earned through sheer resilience by the hosts.
Key Questions
How did the red card for N. Diaz impact the match?
His 82nd-minute dismissal forced Puebla into a deep defensive block, handing Juarez absolute control of the final stages as they pushed for a late winner.
How did substitute Kevin Velasco change the game?
While actually starting the match, Velasco was the creative heartbeat, delivering three key passes and earning Man of the Match honours for his relentless attacking drive.
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 Tussle That Demands More
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Neither side has set the Clausura alight, making this a gritty battle for mid-table relevancy rather than a technical showcase.
The Setup
Puebla sit 14th in the standings. FC Juarez are 10th. A mere two points separate them as we head into this April 04 clash. The Stakes are remarkably low for neutrals, but a win here offers a genuine lifeline toward the top half of the Liga MX table. Juarez arrive as slight favourites on the road. Their recent run—including three wins in five games—bolsters their Form rating, though conceding 20 goals in 11 matches highlights glaring defensive leaks that remain unresolved. Puebla, meanwhile, have struggled immensely to find the back of the net, managing a dismal 10 goals all season. This striking lack of firepower severely damages the Balance of the tie, turning it into a disjointed affair where individual mistakes rather than tactical brilliance will dictate the tempo. A respectable rating for Stars is the only saving grace, hinting at a few isolated moments of quality amid the chaos.
Key Battle
Nicolás Díaz must anchor the home defence against the physical presence of Óscar Estupiñán. Díaz has been a rare bright spark at the back, but keeping Juarez's top marksman quiet is a massive ask. If Estupiñán finds space in the penalty area, the visitors will ruthlessly punish Puebla's lethargic backline.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy 1-1 draw. FC Juarez have the attacking edge to take the lead, but their leaky defence ensures Puebla will get chances. Neither team possesses the killer instinct required to seal all three points.