Liga MX Gameweek 1, Clausura
Santos Laguna 1 - 3 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Oliveros 4'
T. Badaloni (K. Rosero) 14'
20' B. Amione
28' L. Di Yorio (F. Villalba)
E. Lara 43'
HT
52' J. Abella
↓ R. Cortez ↑L. Faravelli 60'
68' ↓ K. Balanta ↑E. Bullaude
68' ↓ A. Lopez ↑E. Orona
↓ R. Sanchez ↑K. Gutierrez 75'
↓ T. Badaloni ↑J. Carranza 83'
83' ↓ K. Palacios ↑J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
↓ R. Monreal ↑F. Rossano 83'
J. Carranza 90'
90'+7 E. Orona
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 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Haret Ortega 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Kevin Balanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Bruno Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Cristián Dájome
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
8
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Aldo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Villalba 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Kevin Palacios
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Lucas Di Yorio 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Echeverría
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
Efraín Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Bullaude 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Emilio Lara
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Agustín Oliveros 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Calderón
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kevin Rosero
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Daniel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Raúl Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Tomás Badaloni
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Luis Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raúl Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Carranza 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Necaxa | 4 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/08/2025 | Necaxa | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/02/2024 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/13/2024 | Necaxa | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/25/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 5 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/01/2023 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
11/01/2025
02/08/2025
09/02/2024
04/13/2024
09/25/2023
04/01/2023
Santos Laguna Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Necaxa
Santos Laguna
Necaxa
Clinical Necaxa deepen the gloom at Estadio Corona
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Our take is absolute: a devastating early blitz and a costly second-half dismissal left the bottom-of-the-table hosts with too steep a mountain to climb.
Early Blitz
The Estadio Corona was silenced before the fans could even find their seats. Necaxa tore up the script with a blistering opening phase. A. Oliveros drew first blood in the 4th minute, capping off a slick move to put the visitors ahead. The sheer Intensity of their pressing suffocated the hosts. Barely ten minutes later, T. Badaloni doubled the misery for the home crowd. Despite the early shock, Santos Laguna clawed their way back into the contest. L. Di Yorio struck a vital lifeline in the 28th minute to halve the deficit. The home side ultimately controlled possession with 55% of the ball in the first half, launching wave after wave of attacks to try and restore the Balance.
The Turning Point
Our verdict on the second half is defined by one catastrophic moment of indiscipline. Just as the hosts were building serious momentum, disaster struck. In the 52nd minute, J. Abella was shown a straight red card, instantly altering the complexion of the tie. Forced to chase the game with ten men, Santos threw caution to the wind. A barrage of 28 combined shots turned the pitch into an open shooting gallery, but the numerical disadvantage was glaring. The Stakes were enormous for a side languishing in a relegation battle, yet their relentless set-piece pressure failed to break a stubborn defensive block. The visitors expertly managed the tempo, waiting for the inevitable gaps.
Final Blow
The final stages played out exactly as expected when a desperate team pushes forward shorthanded. Necaxa sat deep, soaked up the futile crosses, and looked for the killer blow on the counter. That decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute. Substitute J. Carranza found acres of space, ultimately winning and converting a late penalty to kill the game completely. The 3-1 away victory offers no real Upset Factor given the current form of both clubs, but it reinforces the visitors' mid-table credentials. For Santos Laguna, this result is devastating. Their failure to capitalize on long spells of possession highlights a fatal lack of cutting edge, leaving them firmly anchored to the foot of the league table.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Abella impact the match?
It completely derailed Santos Laguna's comeback. Down to ten men while chasing the game, they lost their structural shape and ultimately conceded a late penalty.
How did substitute Agustín Oliveros change the game?
Oliveros actually started, setting the tone with a 4th-minute opener. It was late substitute J. Carranza who truly sealed the 3-1 victory with a 90th-minute penalty.
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 at Estadio Corona as Santos Cling to Liga MX Status
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. With Santos Laguna anchored to the absolute bottom of the table, this clash is less about beautiful football and entirely about raw survival.
The Setup
On January 11, 2026, Estadio Corona hosts a fixture defined by panic. Santos Laguna sit dead last in 18th place, crippled by a Form trajectory that has seen them leak an astonishing 30 goals. Necaxa arrive in 11th place, relatively safe but eager to exploit their vulnerable hosts. While the Balance suggests a choppy encounter and the broader Stakes might appear low to neutral observers, this is a do-or-die scenario for the home side. Thankfully for those tuning in, the Stars rating is off the charts. Carlos Acevedo has been forced into constant heroics between the sticks for Santos, while José Abella is pulling the creative strings down the flank.
Key Battle
Bruno Amione vs Diber Cambindo. The Santos backline has been an open door all season, meaning Amione faces a mammoth physical and tactical test against Cambindo, who has been operating as a relentless goal machine for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Expect Necaxa to sit deep, absorb early nervous energy from the hosts, and strike ruthlessly on the break. Our verdict expects a narrow 2-1 away victory, as Santos' defensive frailties inevitably crack under late pressure.