Liga MX Gameweek 12, Clausura
Santos Laguna 2 - 1 FT Puebla
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Possession
Shots
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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
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Yellow Cards
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Match Events
6' โ C. Gruezo โS. Mariscal Murra
13' Bruno Amione
45' Haret Ortega
HT
59' E. Bullaude (L. Di Yorio)
โ E. Guerra โA. Canelo 60'
โ L. Rey โA. Gamarra 60'
Alonso Ramirez 64'
65' A. Lopez
โ E. Gomez โO. Gonzalez 70'
O. Gonzalez (K. Velasco) 73'
โ A. Ramirez โU. Torres 78'
โ A. Organista โM. Ramirez 78'
80' โ H. Ortega โK. Balanta
80' โ F. Villalba โL. Vuoso
84' Kevin Picon
90' โ E. Bullaude โC. Dajome
โ I. Moreno โB. Garnica 90'
90' โ L. Di Yorio โD. Medina
90'+9 Aldo Lopez
Edgar Guerra Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Picรณn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haret Ortega 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bruno Amione 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Emmanuel Echeverrรญa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
6
Entry
Javier Gรผรฉmez 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Fran Villalba
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Ezequiel Bullaude 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
Aldo Lรณpez
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
Forwards
Lucas Di Yorio 
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
22
Passes
22
Duels
BENCH
Hรฉctor Holguรญn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josรฉ Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Balanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. C. Echilvestre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraรญn Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
49
Passes
13
Duels
L. Vuoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristiรกn Dรกjome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiรฉrrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iker Moreno 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Eduardo Navarro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Juan Pablo Vargas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Nicolรกs Dรญaz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Luis Rey
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Velasco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Alejandro Organista
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Alonso Ramรญrez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Edgar Guerra 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Emiliano Gรณmez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Jesรบs Rodrรญguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulises Torres
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รngelo Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gonzรกlez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
30
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Ariel Gamarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ramรญrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Canelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/26/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtรฉmoc |
| 02/02/2025 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/05/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtรฉmoc |
| 01/31/2024 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/08/2023 | Puebla | 2 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtรฉmoc |
| 02/27/2023 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 07/09/2022 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtรฉmoc |
| 03/19/2022 | Puebla | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtรฉmoc |
| 09/20/2021 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
03/22/2026
07/26/2025
02/02/2025
07/05/2024
01/31/2024
07/08/2023
02/27/2023
07/09/2022
03/19/2022
09/20/2021
Santos Laguna Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -11
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Puebla
Santos Laguna
Puebla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chaos and Relief at Estadio Corona
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. An extraordinary early sending-off handed Santos Laguna the lifeline they desperately needed to escape the foot of the Clausura table.
A Bizarre Beginning
The Intensity of this crucial basement battle was turned up to maximum before the match even settled, courtesy of an absolutely shocking red card for Edgar Guerra just moments into the contest. Given a priceless one-man advantage so early at Estadio Corona, Santos Laguna predictably set up camp in the final third. Operating with fierce urgency to escape the bottom of the table, the hosts rained down 18 total shots and forced an overwhelming 11 corners, testing the visitors relentlessly from all angles. Yet, Puebla goalkeeper Ricardo Gutierrez stood incredibly tall amid the siege. He produced a spectacular display of goalkeeping, racking up seven crucial saves to miraculously keep his depleted side level and frustrate the passionate home crowd throughout a breathless opening half.
The Breakthrough Flurry
The fragile defensive Balance of the match finally shattered in the second half as Santos translated their massive 2.75 expected goals into actual scoreboard output. The exceptional Francisco Villalba pulled the strings from midfield with five key passes, orchestrating a brutal 14-minute spell that defined the night. The dam emphatically broke in the 59th minute when E. Bullaude finished neatly following a clever lay-off from L. Di Yorio. Smelling blood in the water, the hosts struck again just six minutes later. A. Lopez doubled the advantage with a clinical strike, seemingly putting the game entirely out of reach for the exhausted 10-man visitors who had spent the better part of an hour desperately chasing shadows across the pitch.
Holding On
Despite the towering Stakes for the home side, Puebla stubbornly refused to wave the white flag. They surprisingly edged overall possession with 53% and found an unexpected lifeline late in the game. Substitute O. Gonzalez introduced a genuine Upset Factor when he struck beautifully in the 73rd minute, expertly set up by K. Velasco. This sudden momentum shift made the Estadio Corona crowd hold its collective breath, fearing a catastrophic late collapse. However, Santos managed the remaining minutes with professional grit, clearing their lines to secure a genuinely vital win. The result drags the hosts slightly out of the immediate tactical mire, leaving a frustrated Puebla squad to reflect deeply on how a catastrophic early lapse in discipline completely derailed their evening.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Edgar Guerra impact the match?
Guerra's incredibly early dismissal forced Puebla into a deep defensive block, allowing Santos to dominate attacking volume and generate massive pressure through sustained corner kicks.
How did substitute Ricardo Gutierrez change the game?
While actually starting the match rather than substituting, goalkeeper Gutierrez fundamentally altered the narrative by making seven phenomenal saves, keeping a 10-man Puebla miraculously in the contest early.
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: 38/100. A gritty, low-quality struggle between two sides desperately trying to claw their way out of the Liga MX cellar.
The Setup
The Clausura campaign reaches a critical juncture on March 22, 2026, as Santos Laguna hosts Puebla at Estadio Corona. The hosts sit dead last in 18th place with a miserable negative sixteen goal difference. Puebla hovers just above them in 14th, making this a genuine relegation six-pointer. This survival angle dictates our narrative, meaning the Stakes are inherently high purely out of desperation. Santos has suffered terrible results recently, winning just once in five matches in front of their own fans, leading to a decidedly poor Form rating. Conversely, Puebla arrives showing faint signs of life after consecutive victories. However, the probability gap between these two squads is almost non-existent today, generating an off-the-charts Balance score. Expect a nervous, tightly contested fixture where the fear of losing heavily outweighs the ambition to win.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Lucas Di Yorio going up against Nicolรกs Dรญaz. Di Yorio has been a rare bright spark for the home side's attack, contributing crucial goals and assists that keep his team's faint hopes alive. He faces a tough physical test against Puebla's defensive anchor, Dรญaz, who brings much-needed stability to the away backline. Furthermore, Puebla's goalkeeper Ricardo Gutierrez has been heavily involved recently, making critical saves that boost the overall Stars rating for the visiting contingent.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a tense 1-1 draw. Both teams are too fragile defensively to keep a clean sheet, but neither possesses the attacking ruthlessness to dominate possession. It will be a cautious, mistake-ridden game where they ultimately cancel each other out, sharing the spoils in a result that truly helps no one in their relegation scrap.