Liga MX Gameweek 3, Clausura
Santos Laguna 2 - 2 FT FC Juarez
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Match Events
26' E. Bullaude (R. Sordo)
HT
↓ Ricardinho ↑R. Pizarro 46'
↓ H. E. Martinez Yepez ↑Guilherme Castilho 46'
49' Carlos Gruezo
R. Pizarro (O. Estupinan) 55'
59' F. Villalba
62' ↓ C. Gruezo ↑J. Guemez
62' ↓ E. Bullaude ↑A. Lopez
64' Bruno Amione
↓ F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin ↑A. Mayorga 68'
↓ Madson ↑E. Ayon 68'
Puma 70'
72' Ramiro Sordo
72' ↓ B. Amione ↑E. Echeverria
81' ↓ R. Sordo ↑C. Dajome
81' ↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑T. Jimenez
↓ Puma ↑R. Fulgencio 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Abella 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Balanta 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Efraín Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Ezequiel Bullaude 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fran Villalba
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Ocejo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ramiro Sordo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverría 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Kevin Picón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
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
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.6
Rating
Defenders
Francisco Nevárez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Jesús Murillo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Moisés Mosquera 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
60
Passes
13
Duels
Javier Aquino
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Madson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Denzell García
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Homer Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Benny Díaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Mayorga
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Juan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Rodolfo Pizarro 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
51
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 08/23/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/30/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 10/07/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/01/2024 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 10/30/2023 | Santos Laguna | 5 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/12/2023 | FC Juarez | 3 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 09/19/2022 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 02/19/2022 | FC Juarez | 0 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 08/29/2021 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
01/18/2026
08/23/2025
01/30/2025
10/07/2024
04/01/2024
10/30/2023
02/12/2023
09/19/2022
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08/29/2021
Santos Laguna Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A 45-Shot Shootout Leaves Nothing Settled at Estadio Corona
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. An absolute thriller in Torreón saw bottom-dwellers Santos Laguna trade relentless blows with FC Juarez in a match defined by chaotic attacking and heroic goalkeeping.
The Opening Salvo
Estadio Corona witnessed an absolute track meet right from the first exchange. FC Juarez arrived with intent and immediately dominated possession, dictating the tempo with crisp passing. Yet, it was the relegation-threatened hosts who drew first blood. Against the run of play, E. Bullaude found the back of the net in the 26th minute, finishing off a sharp sequence orchestrated by R. Sordo. This breakthrough injected massive Intensity into the fixture, turning a tactical battle into an open shootout. The visitors refused to back down, pressing high and creating a barrage of chances. By the halftime whistle, the pitch looked more like a shooting gallery than a professional football match, with both sides completely abandoning midfield caution in search of the next pivotal strike. The sheer volume of early attempts set an electrifying tone.
The Tactical Collapse
The second half detonated into a phenomenal goal flurry that completely shattered any remaining tactical discipline. Our take is that the introduction of R. Pizarro at the interval changed everything. The super-sub needed just ten minutes to make his mark, equalising at the 55-minute mark after linking up seamlessly with O. Estupinan. However, the Balance of power immediately flipped back. Barely four minutes later, F. Villalba restored the hosts' advantage, sending the home crowd into raptures. This 15-minute window defined the contest, featuring three goals and multiple momentum swings. Juarez continued to pepper the target, racking up 24 total shots as they desperately sought another lifeline, while Santos relied on desperate blocks to preserve their fragile, narrow advantage against a relentless attacking wave that tested every single defender.
The Final Stand
The relentless away pressure eventually cracked the hosts' resistance in the 70th minute when Puma slotted home a deserved equalizer. With the score locked at 2-2, the final twenty minutes showcased incredible goalkeeper heroics, as the shot-stoppers combined for 12 crucial saves across the evening. Given Santos Laguna's dire position at the bottom of the table, this draw carries a significant Upset Factor, proving they still possess the fighting spirit to challenge mid-table opposition. While the immediate Stakes might not dictate the title race, this hard-fought point is a massive morale boost for the hosts. Ultimately, 45 combined shots tell the story of a wildly entertaining draw where defensive frailties were entirely masked by phenomenal, breathless attacking intent that left fans completely enthralled until the final whistle blew.
Key Questions
How did substitute Ezequiel Bullaude change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Bullaude's early 26th-minute strike set the chaotic tempo, forcing Juarez to chase the game and opening up the pitch for a frantic shootout.
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.
Desperation Meets Apathy at Estadio Corona
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With Santos Laguna firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, this Liga MX clash is more about damage limitation than dazzling football.
The Setup
Santos Laguna sit dead last in 18th place, and their dire home record makes for truly grim reading for the local supporters. A modest Stakes rating reflects the bleak reality of this Clausura tie: the hosts are fighting a desperate battle for survival, while 10th-placed FC Juarez look relatively comfortable but largely uninspired. However, a surprisingly strong Form rating hints at potential chaos on the pitch. Both defensive units are leaking goals at an alarming rate—combining for nearly four conceded per match—meaning we could see a sloppy but thoroughly entertaining shootout. The overall competitive Balance heavily favors the visiting side, despite Santos's urgent need to secure maximum points on their own turf.
Key Battle
The Stars on show might be flying under the radar, but the duel between Francisco Villalba and José Luis Rodríguez is worth the price of admission. Villalba has been a rare bright spark for the struggling hosts, providing crucial attacking thrust when they need it most. He goes head-to-head against Rodríguez, the away side's creative hub who has been slicing defenses open with his incisive passing. Whichever playmaker finds more space will undoubtedly dictate the tempo of this messy affair.
Our Prediction
Our take is a 2-1 victory for FC Juarez. Santos's leaky back line will ultimately cost them again, as the visitors exploit the inevitable gaps left by a desperate home side chasing the game late on.