Liga MX Gameweek 1, Apertura
Santos Laguna 3 - 0 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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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
Pablo Monroy 11'
14' A. Lopez
Piero Quispe 19'
22' Ramiro Sordo
HT
↓ S. Trigos ↑S. Lopez 46'
54' R. Sordo
↓ R. Lopez ↑A. Rico 57'
↓ P. Monroy ↑E. Villasenor 58'
65' ↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑C. Lozano
Rubén Duarte 69'
↓ P. A. Quispe Cordova ↑M. G. Torres Berlanga 72'
Pablo Bennevendo 73'
80' ↓ R. Sordo ↑C. Dajome
80' ↓ K. Balanta ↑E. Gutierrez
80' ↓ F. Villalba ↑J. Carrillo
89' C. Dajome (A. Lopez)
90' Cristián Dájome
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Abella 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Haret Ortega 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Balanta
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Bruno Amione 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Javier Güémez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Villalba 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aldo López 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Alberto Ocejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ismael Govea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Édson Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ronaldo Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Franco Fagúndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Rodrigo Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pablo Bennevendo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Nathan Silva
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Monroy
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodrigo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
José Luis Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piero Quispe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Guillermo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
45
Passes
7
Duels
BENCH
Miguel Paul
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Villaseñor
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulíses Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. G. Torres Berlanga
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/17/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 07/14/2024 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/19/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 09/03/2023 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 01/15/2023 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
07/13/2025
04/17/2025
07/14/2024
02/19/2024
09/03/2023
01/15/2023
Santos Laguna Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Santos Laguna
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Corona Collapse: Ruthless Santos Dismantle High-Flying Pumas in Major Shocker
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A masterclass in transitional play from the basement dwellers completely unraveled a top-four side, proving that possession means nothing without penetration.
The Opening Act
The Intensity at the Estadio Corona was absolutely palpable from the outset, as a desperate home side looked to defy their miserable league position. Despite U.N.A.M. - Pumas controlling possession at 55% during the early tactical exchanges, their sideways passing critically lacked a cutting edge. The script was violently flipped in the 14th minute when A. Lopez found enough space to fire home a stunning opener, sending the passionate home crowd into absolute raptures. This early breakthrough immediately shifted the tactical landscape of the entire contest. The highly-rated visitors, featuring dynamic attackers like César Huerta who struggled to find any creative rhythm, were suddenly forced to chase the game against a resolute low block. Santos Laguna defended strictly, absorbing tremendous pressure and waiting patiently for optimal moments to spring forward on the counter.
The Pivot
The critical shift in Balance arrived just after the crucial halftime interval, exactly when the visitors were broadly expected to mount a furious comeback. Instead of buckling under the mounting pressure, the determined hosts struck with ruthless clinical precision. In the 54th minute, R. Sordo confidently doubled the advantage with a brilliant finish, perfectly exploiting the glaring spaces left behind by the aggressively advancing away defense. This devastating second goal effectively broke the collective spirit of the title-chasers. The defensive orchestration masterclass provided by José Abella was nothing short of spectacular, executing vital defensive interventions while simultaneously launching precise key passes out from the backline. The visitors grew increasingly frustrated and disjointed, racking up numerous fouls and yellow cards as they desperately tried to claw their way back into contention.
Resolution
As the fascinating match reached its dying embers, the sheer Upset Factor of the final result became completely undeniable. The desperate visitors pushed bodies forward in a chaotic final attempt to salvage their pride, leaving their fragile defensive structure completely abandoned. This fatal error allowed super-sub C. Dajome to rightfully write his name into the headlines, latching onto a sublime, visionary pass from the imperious A. Lopez in the 89th minute to comfortably wrap up a stunning 3-0 victory. For the jubilant hosts, the Stakes could not have been higher, and these three invaluable points provide a massive lifeline in their otherwise difficult season. Meanwhile, this crushing defeat serves as a severe, sobering reality check for the ambitious away side, who catastrophically missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders.
Key Questions
How did substitute Aldo Lopez change the game?
Though actually starting the match rather than substituting, Aldo Lopez was the ultimate difference-maker. He emphatically set the tone with a 14th-minute goal and provided the final assist.
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 Meets Ambition at Estadio Corona
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A severe mismatch on paper, making this a tough watch for the neutrals as a struggling host fights for survival against a top-four heavyweight.
The Setup
Santos Laguna find themselves anchored to the very bottom of the Liga MX table, turning this July 13 clash into a gritty fight for life. Their dismal defensive record has yielded 30 goals in just 12 games, dragging their Form rating into highly dangerous territory. Conversely, U.N.A.M. - Pumas are cruising in fourth place. The sheer disparity in league positions creates a severe lack of Balance. While this fixture lacks the global Stars to draw international viewership, and the overall Stakes metric is low for a broader audience, every point is an absolute lifeline for the hosts. It will demand monumental resilience from veterans like C. Acevedo in goal to deny the creative midfield spark of Pumas' P. Vite.
Key Battle
The central clash pits a highly fragile home backline against an organized and ruthless away midfield. With Santos bleeding goals consistently, their defensive unit must somehow contain a Pumas engine room that dominates possession and dictates the tempo, or this could turn ugly fast.
Our Prediction
Pumas to win 2-0. The visitors will control the game early, exploiting the vast spaces left behind by a desperate home side, eventually grinding them down with superior tactical discipline.