Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura
Santos Laguna 1 - 0 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Ramiro Sordo
29' B. Barticciotto
HT
โ E. Alvarez โA. Pulido 46'
โ J. Castillo โH. Camberos 46'
โ G. Sepulveda โS. Sandoval 46'
56' โ J. Carrillo โC. Dajome
โ R. Ledezma โE. Gutierrez 70'
76' โ B. Barticciotto โJ. A. Ocejo Zazueta
76' โ F. Villalba โE. Echeverria
Luis Romo 80'
84' Kevin Balanta
โ A. Gonzalez โC. Cowell 86'
87' Haret Ortega
90' โ R. Sordo โK. Palacios
90'+1 Haret Ortega
90'+1 Haret Ortega
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
8
Rating
Defenders
Josรฉ Abella 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Haret Ortega 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Kevin Balanta 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Amione
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Aldo Lรณpez 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Javier Gรผรฉmez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Villalba
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Jordรกn Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Ramiro Sordo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bruno Barticciotto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Hรฉctor Holguรญn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverrรญa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รdson Gutiรฉrrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristiรกn Dรกjome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Fagรบndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
Josรฉ Rangel 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
90
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7
Rating
Gilberto Sepรบlveda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Josรฉ Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Diego Campillo 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
Luis Romo
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
70
Passes
14
Duels
Bryan Gonzรกlez
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
54
Passes
9
Duels
Forwards
Efraรญn รlvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Roberto Alvarado
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
43
Passes
7
Duels
Armando Gonzรกlez 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
6%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
รscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gรณmez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รrick Gutiรฉrrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Gonzรกlez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Pulido
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 08/11/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 01/12/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 11/06/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 01/14/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 08/27/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 03/05/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 12/20/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 4 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Copa por Mรฉxico | Estadio Jalisco |
| 07/17/2022 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 06/16/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Friendlies Clubs | Rio Tinto Stadium |
03/14/2026
08/11/2025
01/12/2025
11/06/2024
01/14/2024
08/27/2023
03/05/2023
12/20/2022
07/17/2022
06/16/2022
Santos Laguna Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Guadalajara Chivas
Santos Laguna
Guadalajara Chivas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bottom Beats Top at Estadio Corona
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. The league's basement dwellers pulled off the shock of the season by surviving a relentless siege from the title-chasing leaders.
The Early Shock
Chivas arrived expecting a routine victory, but the Upset Factor materialized quickly. The visitors dominated possession early, passing the ball around with ease. However, a sudden counter-attack changed everything. Ramiro Sordo burst forward and forced a crucial intervention inside the box. After a tense, lengthy VAR review, the referee firmly pointed to the spot in the 25th minute. The stadium held its breath. Up stepped B. Barticciotto. He dispatched the penalty with absolute authority to give Santos Laguna an unlikely lead against the run of play. It was a massive psychological blow to the high-flying visitors.
The Corona Siege
What followed was a relentless tactical bombardment. Guadalajara Chivas ramped up the Intensity to suffocating levels. They controlled the tempo, eventually holding 67% of the ball. The pitch essentially tilted in one direction. A barrage of 17 shots turned the home penalty area into a shooting gallery. Set-piece pressure peaked with 13 corners raining down on the hosts in rapid succession. Yet, for all their territorial dominance, the visitors lacked a clinical edge. They only managed three shots on target, completely skewing the Balance of the match. The leaders were permanently camped in the opposition half, desperately searching for an equalizer that refused to arrive.
Acevedo's Heroics
The final phases required absolute defensive resilience from the home side. Kevin Balanta was an absolute rock in the backline, throwing his body in front of everything. But the real savior of the night was Carlos Acevedo. The goalkeeper's brilliant penalty save late in the contest kept the fragile lead intact. Tensions boiled over in stoppage time when Haret Ortega saw a straight red card for a reckless foul. Despite finishing with ten men, the bottom-placed hosts successfully absorbed the final waves of pressure. They clung to their 1-0 advantage to secure a famous victory. This colossal upset snaps the visitors' winning streak and reshapes the narrative at the top.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Haret Ortega impact the match?
It forced Santos into a desperate, backs-to-the-wall defensive scramble for the final stoppage-time minutes, though they successfully held onto their 1-0 lead with ten men.
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.
Title-Chasing Chivas Look to Ruthlessly Punish Struggling Santos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A true David versus Goliath mismatch that tests whether the league leaders can maintain their ruthless streak against the division's basement dwellers.
The Setup
The Form differential heading into this August 11, 2025 encounter is staggering. Guadalajara Chivas sit proudly atop the standings, riding a spectacular winning streak and boasting immense power on the road. On the flip side, Santos Laguna languish in 18th place, struggling desperately at the Estadio Corona with only one home victory all season. The sheer lack of competitive Balance means the Stakes are entirely focused on the visitors' title push. Backed by high-performing Stars, the away side arrives hungry to expose their struggling hosts and extend their massive points advantage.
Key Battle
The unstoppable away attack faces a severely leaking home backline. Santos Laguna have shipped 30 goals already this term, making them highly vulnerable to a fluent and confident offensive unit. The home defence must employ a disciplined deep block to survive; otherwise, the visitors' intricate passing in the final third will tear them apart early in the contest.
Our Prediction
It is difficult to see anything other than an away masterclass. Guadalajara will monopolise possession, probing patiently before exploiting the inevitable gaps in the disjointed home defence. Expect a comfortable 3-0 victory for the league leaders as they continue their relentless march toward the title.