Liga MX Gameweek 10, Apertura
Santos Laguna 1 - 0 FT CF Pachuca
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43
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
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Coritiba
vs
Botafogo
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
39' Diego González
45' Facundo Cáseres
↓ Mauricio Isais ↑Oussama Idrissi 45'
↓ Alan Bautista ↑Rodolfo Pizarro 45'
Francisco Venegas 45'+2
45'+3 Francisco Villalba
HT
47' Facundo Cáseres
59' ↓ Kevin Palacios ↑Eduardo Aguirre
↓ Sergio Rodríguez ↑Adrián Alcaraz 67'
↓ Sebastian Santos ↑Carlos Sánchez 67'
73' ↓ Francisco Villalba ↑Aldo Lopez
73' ↓ Esteban Lozano ↑Ramiro Sordo
↓ Javier Vallejo ↑Gael Álvarez 81'
89' Diego González
90'+3 ↓ Efrain Orona ↑Jonathan Geovanni Pérez Sánchez
Sergio Barreto 90'+4
Carlos Sánchez 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Franco Pardo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Orona
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Mauricio Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Cáseres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Villalba 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Diego González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Esteban Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ezequiel Bullaude 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Héctor Holguín
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | CF Pachuca | 4 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 11/09/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 01/21/2025 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/23/2024 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/21/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 09/19/2023 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 05/07/2023 | CF Pachuca | 4 - 4 (PEN 2-4) | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 04/10/2023 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 4 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 09/03/2022 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 04/04/2022 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
04/12/2026
11/09/2025
01/21/2025
10/23/2024
04/21/2024
09/19/2023
05/07/2023
04/10/2023
09/03/2022
04/04/2022
Santos Laguna Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
CF Pachuca
Santos Laguna
CF Pachuca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Video Review Mayhem Rescues Struggling Hosts
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A dramatic conclusion to the first half proved to be the ultimate difference maker in a gritty upset that breathes life into the hosts' campaign.
The Opening Act
The crowd at Estadio TSM Corona demanded a response from the hosts, and they took immediate control of the tempo. Despite languishing near the bottom of the table, Santos Laguna controlled possession at 55% and set out with clear attacking intent. The Intensity was palpable as the home side pinned their opponents deep, racking up set-piece opportunities to test a fragile backline. The early Balance completely favoured the hosts, who managed to disrupt every attempted counter-attack while pinning the visitors back with relentless corner pressure. The away side looked entirely devoid of ideas in the final third, struggling to string meaningful passes together to relieve the mounting defensive pressure.
The Pivot
The match truly ignited in a chaotic five-minute window just before the interval, entirely dictated by the pitch-side monitors. In the 39th minute, the hosts thought they had a golden lifeline when Diego González went down in the box, only for the officials to overturn the penalty decision upon review. Undeterred by the massive setback, the home side surged forward again. Right on the stroke of half-time, a foul on Facundo Cáseres sent the referee back to the screen. This time, the penalty stood. Francisco Villalba stepped up deep into stoppage time to convert calmly. It was a massive moment that spiked the Upset Factor, giving the underdogs a thoroughly deserved advantage before the whistle.
The Resolution
The second half saw CF Pachuca desperately chasing the match, but their offensive output was utterly dismal. The visitors registered zero shots on target, repeatedly hitting a green-and-white wall marshalled expertly by Felipe Sánchez, who delivered an outstanding defensive masterclass. The narrow scoreline actually flatters the visitors, purely due to the heroics of C. Moreno. The goalkeeper pulled off 8 spectacular saves amidst a barrage of 16 shots from the lively hosts. With maximum Stakes for the home side, this gritty victory secures three massive points while exposing serious creative flaws for the travelling squad.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a penalty in the 39th minute before confirming the decisive spot-kick for Santos Laguna just before the half-time 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.
Survival Instincts Tested at Estadio Corona
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. With Santos rooted near the foot of the table, this clash is a desperation act for the hosts against an away-day specialist.
The Setup
Santos Laguna are spiralling. Sitting 17th with just four points, their Form is a massive concern. They welcome CF Pachuca to Estadio Corona on September 27, 2026, desperately needing a lifeline in this relegation battle. The visitors arrive brimming with confidence on the road. Winning three of their five away trips, Pachuca boast a clear tactical advantage. The Balance heavily favours the visitors, while the overall match Stakes remain modest given the early stage of the Apertura. However, for a home side staring down the barrel, every match is now an absolute must-win to escape the drop zone.
Key Battle
C. Acevedo faces a monumental task in the home goal. He must find a way to stop S. Rondón, who arrives with lethal intent and confidence in front of the net. With a high Stars rating on display from the attacking talents, this duel between an overwhelmed keeper and an elite finisher will define the contest.
Our Prediction
Pachuca will exploit the nervous energy circulating the stands. Santos might snatch a goal through E. Bullaude, but the visitors' sheer quality in transition will shine through. Expect a 2-1 away win as Pachuca carve open a fragile, desperate backline.