Liga MX Gameweek 15, Apertura

Santos Laguna 3 - 1 FT Club Queretaro

Estadio Corona

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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sun, Oct 26
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Santos Laguna
3-1
Club Queretaro
⚡ Intensity 76
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Santos escape the Liga MX basement.

Win Probability

  • Santos Laguna 45%
  • Draw 24%
  • Club Queretaro 31%

Futmetrix AI estimate

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Santos Laguna 46%
Club Queretaro 54%
Shots
11
13
Santos Laguna 11
Club Queretaro 13
Shots on Target
6
5
Santos Laguna 6
Club Queretaro 5
Passes
329
374
Santos Laguna 329
Club Queretaro 374
Pass Accuracy
82%
82%
Santos Laguna 82%
Club Queretaro 82%
Corners
2
1
Santos Laguna 2
Club Queretaro 1
Fouls
12
15
Santos Laguna 12
Club Queretaro 15
Yellow Cards
2
5
Santos Laguna 2
Club Queretaro 5
Red Cards
0
0
Santos Laguna 0
Club Queretaro 0

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
R. Bogarin A. Avila 🔄 69'
O. I. Mendoza Martin J. Robles 🔄 69'
Lucas Rodríguez 🟨 72'
78' 🔄 K. Palacios D. Medina
F. Venegas P. Barrera 🔄 84'
84' 🔄 A. Lopez J. Carrillo
84' 🔄 F. Villalba S. Mariscal Murra
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
Carlos Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Abella
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Haret Ortega
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Kevin Balanta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Amione
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Villalba
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Kevin Palacios
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ramiro Sordo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Alberto Ocejo
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Héctor Holguín
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Édson Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Prieto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club Queretaro

Goalkeepers
Guillermo Allison
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Diego Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Santiago Homenchenko
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Francisco Venegas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ángel Zapata
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Rodrigo Bogarín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Jonathan Perlaza
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Lucas Rodríguez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Mateo Coronel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
José Hernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jaime Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Robles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Armenta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldahir Pérez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Carcelén
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Barrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alí Ávila
LATE SHIFT
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
Liga MX Estadio Corona
04/13/2025
Liga MX Estadio Corona
11/09/2024
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
03/02/2024
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
07/03/2023
Liga MX Estadio Corona
04/24/2023
Liga MX Estadio Nuevo Corona
Santos Laguna Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 21 43 48 24 +24 WToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)WToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)
2 Tigres UANL 21 40 40 21 +19 LToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)
3 Cruz Azul 19 38 32 21 +11 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WCruz Azul 2 - 0 Monterrey (26-10-2025)
4 Monterrey 19 36 36 29 +7 LToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)LClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)WMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)LCruz Azul 2 - 0 Monterrey (26-10-2025)
5 Club America 17 34 33 19 +14 WClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)LMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Club America (25-10-2025)WClub America 2 - 1 Puebla (22-10-2025)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)
6 Club Tijuana 18 27 32 25 +7 LTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (27-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-10-2025)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Toluca (23-10-2025)
7 CF Pachuca 17 25 25 22 +3 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)WCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DToluca 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (27-10-2025)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (23-10-2025)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (18-10-2025)
8 Guadalajara Chivas 17 24 26 23 +3 LCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 4 - 1 Atlas (26-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (23-10-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)
9 FC Juarez 19 24 28 31 -3 DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Toluca (27-11-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)DFC Juarez 4 - 4 Puebla (25-10-2025)
10 Santos Laguna 15 17 20 24 -4 WSantos Laguna 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (26-10-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (22-10-2025)WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)
11 Atletico San Luis 15 16 23 24 -1 LAtletico San Luis 3 - 4 Necaxa (27-10-2025)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (23-10-2025)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)LMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)
12 Atlas 15 16 24 33 -9 LGuadalajara Chivas 4 - 1 Atlas (26-10-2025)WAtlas 2 - 0 Leon (23-10-2025)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez (04-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)
13 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 16 15 18 25 -7 LCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)DLeon 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (26-10-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (23-10-2025)DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)
14 Club Queretaro 15 14 16 28 -12 LSantos Laguna 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (26-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (23-10-2025)LToluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (18-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)
15 Mazatlán 15 13 19 27 -8 DMazatlán 2 - 2 Club America (25-10-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (22-10-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)WMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlán (28-09-2025)
16 Necaxa 15 13 19 30 -11 WAtletico San Luis 3 - 4 Necaxa (27-10-2025)DNecaxa 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (22-10-2025)LTigres UANL 5 - 3 Necaxa (18-10-2025)LNecaxa 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-10-2025)LAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)
17 Leon 15 13 13 27 -14 DLeon 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (26-10-2025)LAtlas 2 - 0 Leon (23-10-2025)LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LLeon 2 - 4 Toluca (05-10-2025)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)
18 Puebla 15 9 19 38 -19 DFC Juarez 4 - 4 Puebla (25-10-2025)LClub America 2 - 1 Puebla (22-10-2025)WPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)

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