Liga MX Gameweek 3, Apertura
Puebla 1 - 0 FT Santos Laguna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Luis Gabriel Rey
Ramiro Sordo 20'
↓ C. Lozano ↑B. Barticciotto 33'
HT
55' ↓ M. Ramirez ↑E. Gomez
↓ R. Sordo ↑C. Dajome 62'
↓ F. Villalba ↑J. Carrillo 62'
71' ↓ E. Lozano ↑R. Marin
79' R. Marin (E. Gomez)
Jordan Carrillo 82'
↓ E. Echeverria ↑K. Palacios 83'
↓ A. Lopez ↑F. Fagundez 83'
Haret Ortega 85'
90' ↓ O. Gonzalez ↑F. Monarrez
90' ↓ A. Organista ↑J. R. Pachuca Martinez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Jesús Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luis Rey 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Juan Manuel Fedorco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Díaz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Edgar Guerra 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Alejandro Organista
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Miguel Ramírez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Owen González
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Franco Moyano
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Esteban Lozano
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Julio González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jafet Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Monárrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denilson Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Gómez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
35
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Ricardo Marín 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Walter Portales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Haret Ortega
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Balanta 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bruno Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Ramiro Sordo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Anthony Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
33
Entry
Fran Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Héctor Holguín
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Édson Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Barticciotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Fagúndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/26/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/02/2025 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/05/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 01/31/2024 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/08/2023 | Puebla | 2 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/27/2023 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 07/09/2022 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 03/19/2022 | Puebla | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 09/20/2021 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
03/22/2026
07/26/2025
02/02/2025
07/05/2024
01/31/2024
07/08/2023
02/27/2023
07/09/2022
03/19/2022
09/20/2021
Puebla Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Puebla
Santos Laguna
Puebla
Santos Laguna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Substitutes Strike Late to Reward Puebla's Dominance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. In a gritty lower-table clash where both sides desperately needed a lifeline, it was inspired tactical substitutions that finally broke a stubborn deadlock and rewarded the more ambitious team.
One-Way Traffic
The tactical script at Estadio Cuauhtémoc was laid bare almost immediately following the referee's opening whistle, with Puebla asserting total control over proceedings against a deeply struggling Santos Laguna side. The home team meticulously dictated the tempo, commanding possession at 59% and pinning the visitors deep inside their own defensive third for long stretches. The relentless Intensity of the hosts' attacking siege systematically turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, yielding a staggering 19 total attempts on goal compared to a completely isolated six from the away side. At the heart of this overwhelming dominance was Edgar Guerra, who masterfully pulled the strings in central midfield, consistently breaking lines and finding pockets of space. Forced onto the back foot from the outset, the visitors largely abandoned sustained possession, resorting instead to a high volume of cynical fouls to disrupt the rhythm.
The Manager's Masterstroke
Despite utterly dominating the statistical categories and amassing a formidable expected goals tally of 1.95, the Balance of the match remained stubbornly level as the clock ticked deep into the second half. The away side's defensive block held firm, frustrating the hosts and raising fears of a wasteful scoreless draw. Ultimately, the decisive breakthrough required a stroke of inspiration directly from the manager's dugout. The defining pivot arrived in the 79th minute when two fresh pairs of legs combined with devastating effect. E. Gomez, introduced earlier to inject much-needed width and directness, delivered a perfectly weighted ball into the danger zone. Waiting to pounce was R. Marin, who had been on the pitch for a mere eight minutes before executing a clinical finish that finally punished the exhausted visiting defence and shattered their resistance.
Survival Instincts
The enormous Stakes involved in this crucial lower-table encounter meant the final ten minutes were purely an exercise in disciplined game management, an effort brilliantly orchestrated by Nicolás Díaz across the defensive line. Boasting a dismal record of eight defeats heading into this fixture, the away side completely lacked the attacking quality or the belief necessary to mount a meaningful late comeback. Consequently, there was absolutely zero Upset Factor on display throughout the evening; the final outcome was a perfectly accurate reflection of the one-sided pattern of play. This heavily deserved victory provides the hosts with vital breathing room in the division's lower reaches, while simultaneously condemning their desperate opponents to another deflating defeat that leaves them firmly anchored to the very bottom of the league standings.
Key Questions
How did substitute Edgar Guerra change the game?
Despite actually starting the match, Edgar Guerra functioned as the ultimate midfield engine, dictating the tempo and delivering four key passes to relentlessly unlock the opposition's defence.
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.
Survival Instincts in Liga MX Basement
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Earning a dismal verdict from our desk, this bottom-table collision is strictly for the diehards as two struggling sides look to stop the rot.
The Setup
On July 26, 2025, the pitch at Estadio Cuauhtémoc will host a clash defined by desperation. Puebla are clinging to 14th place, preparing to face a Santos Laguna side languishing at the very bottom of the table. A remarkably weak Stakes metric illustrates a fixture bogged down by fear and poor execution. The overall Balance of the match reflects two disjointed squads desperately trying to outrun crisis. Both sides are dragging the Form rating down due to leaky defensive records, with the visitors in particular giving away goals at an alarming rate. Only a modest Stars rating keeps this fixture from slipping completely off the radar.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a war of attrition between Puebla's forward line and Santos Laguna's porous defense. Without relying on individual brilliance, the outcome hinges on whether the visitors' fragile back four can survive 90 minutes without committing a catastrophic unforced error against an eager home press.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty 2-1 victory for Puebla. The away side's defensive frailties are simply too pronounced to hold onto a clean sheet, granting the hosts the edge in a scrappy affair.