Liga MX Gameweek 6, Clausura
Santos Laguna 1 - 2 FT Mazatlán
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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
17' L. Di Yorio
F. Almada 43'
HT
M. Zaleta (Dudu) 53'
59' ↓ C. Gruezo ↑S. Mariscal Murra
↓ O. F. Moreno Villegas ↑A. A. Saavedra Nevarez 65'
67' ↓ J. Abella ↑D. Medina
67' ↓ H. Ortega ↑E. Echeverria
↓ Dudu ↑J. Ovalle 71'
Jair Díaz 80'
82' ↓ C. Dajome ↑T. Jimenez
↓ M. Zaleta ↑M. Lainez 83'
↓ B. Rubio ↑A. Ben Rhouma 83'
Josué Ovalle 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Abella 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Haret Ortega
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Balanta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Efraín Orona
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Fran Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ezequiel Bullaude
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Palacios 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lucas Di Yorio 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastián Santos 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Facundo Almada 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucas Merolla
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jair Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Godinez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Yoel Bárcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Brian Rubio
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
José Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Laínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Ovalle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. A. Alcaraz Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ben Rhouma
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Mazatlán | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 10/22/2025 | Mazatlán | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 02/15/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 10/26/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/26/2024 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 11/24/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
12/23/2025
10/22/2025
02/15/2025
10/26/2024
02/26/2024
11/24/2023
Santos Laguna Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Mazatlán
Santos Laguna
Mazatlán
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Visitors Stun Torreón in Relegation Battle Turnaround
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A dramatic bottom-of-the-table clash saw clinical finishing triumph over sheer volume as the visitors turned an early deficit into a massive away victory.
Early Illusions
The absolute imperative to escape the grim reality of the foot of the table drove Santos Laguna forward from the very outset at Estadio Corona. The desperate hosts edged possession with 54% of the ball, setting an undeniably high Intensity in the opening tactical exchanges. Their relentless early pressure quickly paid dividends when L. Di Yorio confidently converted from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. The home side ultimately unleashed a massive barrage of 18 shots throughout the contest, dictating the tempo across the pitch. However, with only three of those efforts genuinely testing the opposition keeper, their sheer profligacy in front of goal left the door dangerously ajar for a sudden shift in momentum.
The Turning Tide
The Upset Factor materialized violently just before the half-time interval. Mazatlán absorbed the persistent pressure with admirable discipline and struck back ruthlessly. F. Almada found the back of the net in the 43rd minute, a sucker punch that immediately silenced the passionate home crowd. That crucial equalizer completely shifted the entire complexion of this tense six-pointer. Shortly after the tactical restart, the visitors completed their stunning reversal. A remarkably clever passing sequence allowed Dudu to pick out an unmarked M. Zaleta in the 53rd minute. This lightning-fast strike turned the match entirely on its head, leaving the visibly rattled hosts scrambling desperately for answers on the touchline.
Frustration in Torreón
Faced with a sudden deficit, the sheer Stakes of the occasion forced the home side to throw all remaining caution to the wind. Kevin Palacios emerged as a solitary creative force, delivering three vital key passes in a genuinely standout individual display. Despite generating a hefty 2.16 expected goals over the full ninety minutes, the hosts completely lacked the necessary Balance and composure in the final third. The visitors, having miraculously defied a massive expected goals deficit by scoring twice from a mere 0.86 xG, utilized incredibly clever set-piece pressure—earning seven crucial corners—to intelligently run down the clock and secure a monumental away victory.
Key Questions
How did Santos Laguna complete the comeback from behind?
It was actually Mazatlán who completed the comeback, recovering from an early penalty concession to defeat the hosts 2-1 with goals from Almada and Zaleta.
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.
Basement Battle at Estadio Corona
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This bottom-of-the-table clash is a desperate scramble to escape the Liga MX cellar where neither side can afford defensive mistakes.
The Setup
It is crunch time for the strugglers as Santos Laguna host Mazatlán in a classic six-pointer at the wrong end of the table. Sitting 18th and 16th respectively, both sides are separated by just three points. The broader Stakes might be low for the neutral viewer, but the pressure inside the stadium will be immense. Santos possess a dismal home Form rating, having won just once in front of their own fans all season. A shaky Balance score points to a chaotic, disjointed affair. Both backlines are incredibly leaky, conceding a combined 3.8 goals per game. Despite the collective struggles, a few individual Stars will need to shoulder the burden of dragging their teams to safety.
Key Battle
The home side's misfiring attack goes up against a very busy visiting goalkeeper. Ricardo Rodríguez has been putting out fires all season for Mazatlán, making over four saves a game and even stopping a penalty. Santos' offensive unit will have to be ruthless and precise if they intend to finally reward their frustrated supporters.
Our Prediction
A scrappy 1-1 draw. Neither side has the tactical cohesion to dominate possession or the defensive steel to protect a narrow lead. Expect a fragmented game decided by errors rather than brilliance.