Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura
Santos Laguna 0 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
53' ↓ E. Aguirre ↑R. Sordo
↓ R. Ledezma ↑S. Sandoval 53'
↓ J. Carrillo ↑E. Alvarez 64'
66' ↓ D. Gonzalez ↑K. Palacios
66' ↓ A. Lopez ↑S. Mariscal Murra
R. Marin 75'
↓ H. Camberos ↑F. Gonzalez 81'
↓ R. Marin ↑A. Sepulveda 81'
↓ B. Gutierrez ↑M. Gomez 82'
85' ↓ E. Orona ↑T. Jimenez
90'+5 M. Cuevas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mauricio Cuevas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Efraín Orona
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
Franco Pardo 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Felipe Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Fran Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Ezequiel Bullaude 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Diego González 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eduardo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Picón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Mancha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diego Campillo 
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
96
Passes
6
Duels
Luis Rey
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
92
Passes
4
Duels
Luis Romo
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
97
Passes
3
Duels
Midfielders
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Richard Ledezma
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Omar Govea
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
79
Passes
2
Duels
Jordán Carrillo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Brian Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Ricardo Marín 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Roberto Alvarado
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
46
Passes
10
Duels
BENCH
Óscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Sandoval
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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 México | 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: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 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
Late Marin Strike Condemns Hosts to Familiar Fate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. A singular moment of opportunism separated the sides in a deeply tactical affair that compounded the misery of a struggling home squad.
A Stagnant Opening Phase
The atmosphere at Estadio TSM Corona promised a fierce contest, but the reality on the pitch was a methodical war of attrition. Guadalajara Chivas immediately stamped their authority on the proceedings, as they entirely dominated possession with a commanding 62 percent share of the ball. They dictated the tempo through an overwhelming volume of passes, completing nearly six hundred distributions at a highly accurate ninety percent success rate. Despite this territorial superiority, the overall Intensity rating reflected a severely lacklustre first half. Santos Laguna opted for a rigid defensive shape, absorbing pressure but failing to mount any meaningful counter-attacks. The hosts managed a mere two shots on target throughout the entire match, turning the opening forty-five minutes into a tedious chess match lacking any true attacking sting or creative inspiration in the final third.
The Crucial Breakthrough
As the second half wore on, the visiting side turned to set-pieces to pry open a stubborn and disciplined defensive block. A relentless sequence of corner pressure—yielding eleven total corners across the match—forced the home side to constantly defend their six-yard box. The fundamental Balance of the contest finally fractured in the seventy-fifth minute. R. Marin emerged as the decisive figure, seizing a crucial opening to slot the ball home and emphatically break the deadlock. This sole change in the lead was not the culmination of fluid, expansive football, but rather the inevitable result of sustained, grinding pressure. For a match that registered an exceptionally low expected goals metric—barely creeping over one for the dominant visitors—it was always going to require a singular, clinical finish to determine the outcome and shift the frustrating narrative.
Diverging Paths in the Standings
The final whistle confirmed a result that perfectly aligned with the broader trajectory of the Apertura campaign. There was no real Upset Factor to be found here, as the pre-match formbook held entirely true. The Stakes were immense for a home side desperate to halt a brutal run of four consecutive defeats, but they remain firmly anchored to seventeenth place with zero points on the board. Conversely, the away squad will view this as a highly professional, if entirely unglamorous, day at the office. Climbing to eighth place with seven points, they have firmly established themselves in the chasing pack. Ultimately, our take points to a largely forgettable spectacle for the neutral observer—an absolute skip for those seeking end-to-end thrills—but an undeniably precious three points for a squad looking to build steady momentum.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal in this fixture?
R. Marin scored the decisive and only goal of the match in the 75th minute.
Where was this Liga MX match played?
The match took place at Estadio TSM Corona.
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.
Panic Stations in the Apertura
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A catastrophic winless start turns this into a high-anxiety clash for the hosts at the bottom of the table.
The Setup
On August 17, 2026, the Estadio Corona hosts a gritty Liga MX encounter. Santos Laguna find themselves trapped in 17th place with zero points, reeling from three straight defeats. They welcome an 11th-placed Guadalajara Chivas side eager to push up the standings. Early in the Apertura campaign, the Stakes remain relatively modest, but the dire Form of the home side has already sparked a relegation-style panic. With a notable lack of marquee Stars on display, this clash promises to be a scrappy battle of attrition rather than a tactical masterclass.
Key Battle
The defining struggle will take place between the vulnerable home backline and the visitors' engine room. Having leaked seven goals in just three outings, the home defense is severely disorganized. The visiting midfield will aim to control the tempo, patiently drawing out defenders before threading killer passes into the resulting gaps.
Our Prediction
We expect the visitors to take all three points. The competitive Balance heavily favors the away side, who are primed to punish the hosts' defensive frailties. Expect the home team's desperation to leave them dangerously exposed on the counter.