Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura
Tigres UANL 1 - 3 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' J. Brunetta (D. Lainez)
15' Ángel Correa
E. Sanchez (C. Borja) 41'
45' Ozziel Herrera
Sebastián Cáceres 45'+2
HT
54' Rômulo Zwarg
E. Sanchez (B. Rodriguez) 58'
↓ B. Rodriguez ↑R. Aguirre 61'
↓ A. Fidalgo ↑A. Cervantes 61'
65' ↓ O. Herrera ↑I. Lopez
65' ↓ J. Garza ↑Joaquim
Rodrigo Aguirre 66'
N. Guzman 69'
↓ S. Caceres ↑I. Lichnovsky 76'
↓ J. Zuniga ↑I. Violante 76'
↓ D. Espinoza ↑K. Alvarez 81'
82' ↓ N. Ibanez ↑A. Gignac
82' ↓ J. Aquino ↑M. Farfan
87' Diego Lainez
Luis Malagón 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Defenders
Javier Aquino 
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Rômulo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Juan José Purata 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
Jesús Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Juan Brunetta 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fernando Gorriarán
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
71
Passes
8
Duels
Diego Lainez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Ángel Correa 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Ozziel Herrera 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Nicolás Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joaquim
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Iván López
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vladimir Loroña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Farfan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eugenio Pizzuto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André-Pierre Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagoberto Espinoza
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Borja
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Midfielders
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Zendejas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Érick Sánchez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.3
Rating
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ralph Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Lichnovsky 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 3 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 03/30/2025 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/18/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 06/30/2024 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Campeón de Campeones | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/10/2024 | Club America | 2 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 12/18/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 (AET) | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
08/17/2025
03/30/2025
07/18/2024
06/30/2024
03/10/2024
12/18/2023
Tigres UANL Win
Club America Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tigres UANL
Club America
Tigres UANL
Club America
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
America's Ruthless Raid on Estadio Universitario
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A masterclass in transitional play saw the visitors flip an early deficit into a dominant away victory against a direct playoff rival.
The Early Breakthrough
Estadio Universitario was absolutely rocking from the first touch. The hosts brought relentless Intensity to this mid-season Apertura clash. Their aggression paid off almost instantly in the 5th minute when J. Brunetta fired Tigres ahead, finishing a sharp sequence orchestrated by D. Lainez. Tigres controlled possession at 59%, pinning the visitors deep and dictating the early tempo. The home side turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually racking up 17 total attempts over the ninety minutes. With heavy corner pressure yielding 7 set-pieces for the hosts, Club America looked thoroughly overwhelmed in the opening phases. It seemed only a matter of time before the home side doubled their advantage.
The Turning Point
The Balance of power shifted dramatically and ruthlessly just before the interval. Totally against the run of play, E. Sanchez stunned the roaring crowd by leveling the match in the 41st minute, courtesy of a precise ball from C. Borja. That strike entirely altered the match's psychological landscape. Emerging for the second half, the visitors weaponized their counter-attacks. By the 58th minute, Sánchez grabbed his second goal of the night, finishing an incisive pass from B. Rodriguez. Club America showcased lethal efficiency, proving they did not need the ball to dictate the scoreboard. They absorbed pressure and struck with absolute venom whenever the hosts left space behind.
A Cruel Conclusion
Chasing the game, Tigres threw caution to the wind. The playoff Stakes were immense, with both clubs sitting on 17 points, desperate to cement their top-eight status. Despite the hosts attempting a barrage of shots, Israel Reyes put in a monumental shift to anchor the visitors, constantly disrupting the hosts' attacking rhythm. The final dagger arrived in calamitous fashion in the 69th minute. A devastating own goal by veteran keeper N. Guzman handed Club America a comfortable two-goal cushion. In a match featuring 28 combined shots, the visitors' clinical edge in the final third proved the ultimate difference, sealing a famous 1-3 triumph on incredibly hostile territory.
Key Questions
What made Erick Sánchez the Man of the Match?
His lethal finishing changed everything. He scored a crucial brace in the 41st and 58th minutes, spearheading a massive away comeback.
How did Tigres UANL complete the comeback from behind?
Club America actually completed the comeback. Tigres opened the scoring early, but the visitors rallied with three unanswered goals to steal the victory.
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.
Mid-Table Gridlock at Estadio Universitario
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Two heavyweights deadlocked on points meet in a fixture where defensive rigidity will likely strangle attacking ambition.
The Setup
This August 17 clash sees Tigres UANL host Club America at the Estadio Universitario. Both sides enter the match sitting comfortably mid-table in the Liga MX Apertura, locked together on 17 points. A modest Stakes rating reflects their current standing—firmly in the playoff hunt but lacking the desperation of a do-or-die scenario. What we have instead is a fascinating tactical chess match. The overall Form metrics highlight a bumpy ride for both squads recently, making consistency the ultimate prize. Interestingly, the numbers point directly to a gritty defensive battle. The hosts are conceding remarkably few chances, while the visitors are equally stingy at the back. It is no surprise that Nahuel Guzmán has been an absolute wall, racking up saves and clean sheets to keep the home side resilient. Yet, the Stars metric remains off the charts. This competition is built on marquee talent, and both rosters are packed with game-changers waiting for a single lapse in concentration.
Key Battle
The defining clash happens out wide. Ozziel Herrera is currently dismantling defenses for the home side, bringing a direct, ruthless edge to the final third. On the other flank, Brian Rodríguez offers the perfect counter-punch for the visitors. The Balance of this contest completely hinges on these two match-winners. If one finds daylight against a tightly organized back line, the entire complexion of the game will shift.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a cagey 1-1 draw. The sheer defensive quality on display suggests neither side will run away with it. Expect a physical, methodical opening half before a late exchange of blows settles the scoreline. A point apiece maintains their steady march through the regular season.