Liga MX Apertura - 15
Santos Laguna 3 - 1 FT Club Queretaro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' J. A. Ocejo Zazueta (R. Sordo)
Omar Mendoza 24'
Jhojan Julio 25'
36' Kevin Palacios
40' K. Palacios
Rodrigo Bogarín 42'
Diego Reyes 45'
HT
↓ Jhojan Julio ↑A. Perez 46'
↓ D. Reyes ↑C. Villanueva 58'
A. Perez (L. Rodriguez) 61'
65' Ramiro Sordo
68' F. Villalba
↓ O. I. Mendoza Martin ↑J. Robles 69'
↓ R. Bogarin ↑A. Avila 69'
Lucas Rodríguez 72'
78' ↓ K. Palacios ↑D. Medina
84' ↓ F. Villalba ↑S. Mariscal Murra
84' ↓ A. Lopez ↑J. Carrillo
↓ F. Venegas ↑P. Barrera 84'
90'+2 ↓ R. Sordo ↑E. Echeverria
90'+2 ↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑T. Jimenez
90'+3 Kevin Balanta
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Abella 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
H. Ortega 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
K. Balanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Amione 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
J. Guemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Villalba 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
K. Palacios
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Sordo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.6
Rating
BENCH
H. Holguin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mariscal Murra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
G. Allison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. I. Mendoza Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
D. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
S. Homenchenko 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Venegas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Zapata 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
R. Bogarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
J. Perlaza
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
L. Rodriguez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
M. Coronel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
F. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. A. Carcelen Carabali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Barrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Avila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/13/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 11/09/2024 | Club Queretaro | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 03/02/2024 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 07/03/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/24/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
10/26/2025
04/13/2025
11/09/2024
03/02/2024
07/03/2023
04/24/2023
Santos Laguna Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +24
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -14
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
Basement Battle Belongs to Santos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A crucial lifeline for the hosts in this bottom-table scrap, proving that clinical finishing matters far more than controlling the ball.
Seizing the Initiative
The sheer Stakes of this Liga MX cellar-dwelling clash were immediately evident at Estadio Corona. While Club Queretaro edged possession with 54% of the ball, Santos Laguna played with a direct, lethal purpose. The breakthrough arrived in the 22nd minute when Ramiro Sordo carved open the defence to tee up J. A. Ocejo Zazueta. The hosts maintained their ruthless edge as K. Palacios doubled the lead just before the interval. Despite shipping two goals early on, visiting keeper Guillermo Allison had to stay sharp to prevent a total first-half collapse for the Gallos Blancos.
Momentum Swings and VAR Drama
After the break, the visitors reshuffled their deck and completely shifted the Balance of the match. Super-sub A. Perez, introduced at halftime, found the back of the net in the 61st minute off a clever feed from L. Rodriguez. Suddenly, a massive Upset Factor loomed over the stadium. However, the turning point materialised just four minutes later. A contentious moment in the box went to the monitors, and VAR intervened to award Santos a crucial penalty. This single sequence completely extinguished the rising Intensity of the Queretaro comeback.
Spot-Kick Salvation
Stepping up to the spot in the 68th minute, F. Villalba made no mistake, burying the penalty to restore the two-goal cushion. From there, Santos effectively killed the game. Despite registering 13 total shots, Queretaro lacked the final-third precision required to mount a second revival. This 3-1 triumph lifts Santos slightly from the depths of the Liga MX standings, earning them maximum points in a proper six-pointer while condemning Queretaro to further misery at the wrong end of the table.
Key Questions
How did substitute Ramiro Sordo change the game?
Sordo was the ultimate difference-maker. He provided the crucial opening assist and orchestrated the fluid attacking movements that completely dismantled the opposition's defensive shape.
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.
Basement Battle at Estadio Corona
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. With both sides rooted to the bottom of the Liga MX standings, this October 26 clash is a desperate fight for pride and to avoid the ultimate humiliation of last place.
The Setup
As the Apertura regular season draws to a close, this matchday 15 fixture is a genuine six-pointer, but purely for survival at the foot of the table. Santos Laguna and Club Queretaro sit 18th and 17th respectively, deadlocked on just eight points. Our low Stakes rating reflects a tie completely devoid of playoff implications, focusing entirely on avoiding the wooden spoon. Neither side boasts a Form rating that inspires any confidence. The home side has managed just a single victory in their last five outings at Estadio Corona, while Queretaro arrive winless in their last five matches. The defensive frailty across both squads is glaring—these teams leak a combined 3.7 goals per game. However, a surprisingly decent Stars rating highlights that despite the collective misery, some standout individual performances are keeping the scorelines from becoming historic blowouts.
Key Battle
This contest boils down to a classic duel between a busy goalkeeper and an opportunistic attacker. Carlos Acevedo has been forced into constant action for the hosts, racking up saves at an alarming rate to cover for a leaky back line. He faces a direct, undeniable threat from Queretaro's Ali Ávila, who serves as the rare bright spark in the away side's frontline. If the home keeper's heroics wane for even a second, the visitors have the clinical edge needed to punish them.
Our Take
Expect a messy, chaotic stalemate. Neither team possesses the tactical Balance or the defensive solidity to protect a lead once they get one. We foresee a 1-1 draw where both sides inevitably create chances purely through the other's defensive lapses rather than any sustained midfield dominance.