Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura
Tigres UANL 2 - 0 FT Atlante FC
Match Statistics
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Match Events
L. Calzadilla 29'
L. Calzadilla 36'
L. Calzadilla 36'
↓ O. Vazquez ↑A. Escobar 41'
HT
↓ W. Clar ↑Martin Sarrafiore 58'
69' ↓ V. Lorona ↑I. Galvan
L. Puente (L. Puente) 72'
77' ↓ R. Guerrero ↑Joaquim
79' R. Aguirre (J. Brunetta)
↓ L. Puente ↑J. Moxica 82'
↓ Jhojan Julio ↑D. Gonzalez 82'
↓ J. N. Carrera ↑C. Alfaro 82'
90' J. Brunetta (I. Galvan)
90'+6 ↓ D. Lainez ↑M. Lainez
FT
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Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Midfielders
N. Guzman
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J. Garza
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R. Guerrero
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A. Franco
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V. Lorona
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F. Gorriaran
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Romulo
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D. Lainez
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J. Brunetta
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D. A. Sanchez Guevara
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R. Aguirre
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BENCH
F. Rodriguez
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Joaquim
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F. I. Ordonez Delgado
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D. Ramirez
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J. Vigon
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E. J. Villavicencio Avila
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I. Galvan
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Simeone
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M. Lainez
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A. de Maria Campos
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Atlante FC
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O. Jimenez
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W. Portales
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J. N. Carrera
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E. Tercero
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A. Quiros
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W. Clar
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O. Vazquez
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E. Pizzuto
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L. Calzadilla
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Jhojan Julio
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L. Puente
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BENCH
Garcia Jordan
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L. Sanchez
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D. O. Bagui Tobar
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C. Alfaro
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Martin Sarrafiore
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A. Escobar
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D. Monarrez Campos
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J. Charcopa
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J. Moxica
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D. Gonzalez
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League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Drama Rescues Tigres at El Volcán
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Tigres capitalized on a missed penalty and a crucial man advantage to snatch a vital victory, finally injecting life into their stuttering league campaign.
The Grinding First Half
Entering the Estadio Universitario (UANL), the desperate hosts knew they had everything to prove. Tigres UANL dominated possession with a sweeping 67%, pressing the visitors deep into their own half. Atlante FC absorbed a relentless barrage of crosses, but their tactical structure held up reasonably well for the first half-hour. The Intensity of this gritty affair peaked dramatically at the 36-minute mark. A reckless challenge from L. Calzadilla saw him shown a straight red card. This critical ejection left Atlante severely depleted. Forced to play a man down for nearly an hour, the visitors abandoned any pretense of attacking, transitioning purely into survival mode. Tigres ratcheted up the pressure, setting the stage for a grinding second half of constant attacking waves.
The Penalty Turning Point
Despite Tigres camping outside the penalty area and circulating the ball endlessly, the ultimate plot twist almost arrived completely against the run of play. In a rare foray forward, Atlante miraculously earned a penalty in the 72nd minute. The home crowd held its collective breath. This was the golden opportunity for the ten-man visitors to steal an unlikely result. However, L. Puente stepped up and missed the crucial spot-kick, squandering the ultimate lifeline. The psychological Balance of the match shifted instantaneously. Tigres, having stared disaster in the face, were visibly re-energized by the let-off. Atlante's missed chance deflated their exhausted squad, and you could sense that a breakthrough for the dominant home side was now inevitable as the minutes ticked down.
The Late Breakthrough
With Atlante completely exhausted and emotionally drained, Tigres finally cracked the defensive shell. In the 79th minute, a clever sequence saw J. Brunetta unlock the backline, setting up R. Aguirre to lash home the opening goal. The roar inside the stadium confirmed immense relief. Atlante had absolutely nothing left in the tank to mount a response. To put the contest beyond any doubt, Brunetta turned from provider to executioner in the 90th minute, sweeping in a late strike from an I. Galvan pass to secure a massive 2-0 victory. Given their dismal early-season form, the Stakes for Tigres were monumental. These three points drag them up from sixteenth place, providing a much-needed building block for the fixtures ahead.
Key Questions
How did the red card for L. Calzadilla impact the match?
It forced Atlante to defend relentlessly, allowing Tigres to dominate possession entirely and exhaust the visitors before the late breakthrough.
Was the penalty miss by J. Brunetta the turning point?
Actually, it was Atlante's L. Puente who missed the 72nd-minute penalty. That squandered golden opportunity completely shifted the momentum back to the relieved home side.
How dramatic was the late winner by J. Brunetta?
His 90th-minute strike was the final dagger, converting massive pressure into a definitive result and sending the anxious home crowd into absolute delirium.
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.
Early Desperation in Nuevo León
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. An uninspiring start to the Apertura leaves Tigres desperate for three points, turning this fixture into an early gut-check rather than a marquee spectacle.
The Setup
Tigres UANL sit 16th with a solitary point from three matches. That dismal run produces a Form rating that leaves the home support thoroughly restless. A visit from ninth-placed Atlante FC at Estadio Universitario offers a much-needed lifeline. The visitors are riding a modest wave after a solid, disciplined start to their campaign. However, a low Stakes metric reflects how early we still are in the Apertura calendar. A low Balance rating underlines the massive gap in theoretical quality between these two squads, boosted by a heavy Stars metric in favor of the hosts. Yet, theoretical superiority means nothing when the home defense has already leaked eight goals.
Key Battle
The midfield collision between Juan Brunetta and Jhojan Julio will dictate the tempo. Brunetta brings much-needed creativity to a struggling home side looking to unlock a deep block, while Julio serves as Atlante’s primary creator in rapid transitions. Expect Brunetta's vision to constantly test Julio's defensive discipline throughout the ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
Tigres will grind out a messy 2-1 victory. Atlante will sit deep and frustrate the hosts for long stretches, but the sheer presence of Á. Correa in the attacking third will eventually crack the visitors' resistance late in the second half.