Liga MX Gameweek 12, Apertura
Santos Laguna 5 - 0 FT Club Queretaro
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
12' Mauricio Cuevas
44' Eduardo Aguirre (Mauricio Cuevas)
HT
Carlo Garcia 55'
↓ Denilson Muñoz ↑Alejandro Alcalá Solorio 58'
↓ Carlo Garcia ↑Bayron Duarte 58'
63' Tahiel Adrian Jimenez (Ezequiel Bullaude)
Diego Reyes 66'
Diego Reyes 67'
70' ↓ Francisco Villalba ↑Aldo Lopez
↓ Enzo Giménez ↑Carlos Villanueva 71'
71' ↓ Ezequiel Bullaude ↑Diego González
↓ Iker Benito Sánchez ↑Bernardo Parra 71'
Bayron Duarte 74'
80' ↓ Mauricio Cuevas ↑Javier Abella
↓ Mateo Coronel ↑Juan Martínez Jr. 80'
85' ↓ Eduardo Aguirre ↑Javier Guemez
87' Javier Guemez
90'+3 Tahiel Adrian Jimenez (Javier Abella)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Franco Pardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Felipe Sánchez 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
81
Passes
7
Duels
Efraín Orona
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
73
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Mauricio Cuevas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8.0
Rating
Facundo Cáseres
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
79
Passes
8
Duels
Fran Villalba 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Tahiel Jiménez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.4
Rating
Eduardo Aguirre 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ezequiel Bullaude
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
33
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Abella
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Jonathan Pérez
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
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.8
Rating
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
Guillermo Allison
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Iker Benito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Diego Reyes 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.0
Rating
Lucas Abascia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Parra
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Carlo Adriano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Santiago Homenchenko
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Enzo Gimenez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mateo Coronel 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Denilson Munoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Alí Ávila 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
José Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bayron Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Villanueva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alcalá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldo Madrid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Club Queretaro | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
| 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 |
| 09/10/2022 | Club Queretaro | 3 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
| 04/17/2022 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 10/30/2021 | Club Queretaro | 2 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
02/28/2026
10/26/2025
04/13/2025
11/09/2024
03/02/2024
07/03/2023
04/24/2023
09/10/2022
04/17/2022
10/30/2021
Santos Laguna Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Club Queretaro
Santos Laguna
Club Queretaro
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Tahiel Jimenez Hat-Trick Sparks Spectacular Santos Rout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. This unexpected thrashing breathes life into Santos Laguna's season while completely dismantling Queretaro's defensive credentials.
The Opening Act
Early chaos set a frantic tempo at Estadio TSM Corona. The Stakes were massive for 14th-placed Santos Laguna, and they attacked with immediate purpose. A VAR review handed them a golden opportunity in the 12th minute, but Francisco Villalba sent the ensuing penalty wide. Instead of crumbling under the pressure, the hosts rallied. They established controlled possession (58%) and eventually found their reward when Tahiel Adrian Jimenez netted in the 29th minute. Just before the break, Mauricio Cuevas carved open the visitors' backline to set up Eduardo Aguirre, doubling the advantage and leaving Club Queretaro reeling as they headed into the tunnel.
The Pivot
The match completely shifted from a competitive clash into a total procession just past the hour mark. Jimenez struck again in the 63rd minute after linking up with Ezequiel Bullaude, effectively killing off the contest. The Upset Factor skyrocketed three minutes later when VAR intervened again, this time upgrading a yellow card to a straight red for Queretaro's Diego Reyes following a reckless challenge. Down to ten men and trailing by three goals, the visitors abandoned any genuine hope of mounting a comeback, completely losing their tactical Balance against a side overflowing with newfound confidence.
Resolution
The final stages were a pure exhibition of attacking ruthlessness. With the visitors thoroughly deflated, the hosts turned up the Intensity to add heavy gloss to the scoreline. Santos were incredibly clinical, remarkably scoring on all five of their shots on target throughout the night. Substitute Javier Guemez confidently dispatched an 87th-minute penalty to make it four. However, the evening undeniably belonged to Jimenez. Deep into stoppage time, Javier Abella set up the sensational forward to complete a historic hat-trick. This 5-0 destruction hands a massive lifeline to the hosts, while delivering a brutal reality check to a top-four side.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Diego Reyes impact the match?
Trailing by three, Diego Reyes' dismissal in the 67th minute completely exposed Queretaro, allowing Santos to easily dictate play and score two late goals.
Was the penalty miss by Tahiel Adrián Jiménez Sánchez the turning point?
Francisco Villalba actually missed the 14th-minute penalty, not Jimenez. The true turning point was Jimenez scoring the opening goal in the 29th minute.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR heavily influenced proceedings, confirming an early penalty for Santos and later upgrading Diego Reyes' yellow card to a red, completely shifting the momentum.
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.
Santos Laguna Face Relegation Fears Against High-Flying Queretaro
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. A desperate Santos Laguna must dig deep at Estadio Corona to upset a surging Club Queretaro side with title ambitions in a match defined by contrasting realities.
The Setup
Club Queretaro roll into town sitting pretty in third place, boasting a fearsome Form rating fueled by a five-match unbeaten streak (WWDWW). Santos Laguna, meanwhile, are languishing in 16th, making the Stakes astronomical as they fight tooth and nail to climb out of the Liga MX basement. Despite the enormous chasm in the league standings, the Balance of this matchup is shockingly tight, with the away side holding only a microscopic edge in the probability metrics.
Key Battle
The midfield duel between Fran Villalba and M. Coronel will dictate the tempo. Villalba has to control the ball to relieve the mounting pressure on the hosts, but Coronel's dynamism for Queretaro makes him a constant threat in transition. With high Stars ratings distributed across both tactical setups, a moment of individual brilliance could easily settle this scrap.
Our Prediction
Queretaro will look to control possession and quiet the home crowd early, but Santos Laguna's sheer desperation will turn this into a cagey, physical affair. We expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw as the hosts grind out a precious point for their survival hopes.