Liga MX Apertura - 15
Tigres UANL 2 - 0 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Ozziel Herrera
Gilberto Mora 29'
Kevin Escamilla 33'
HT
↓ A. Vega ↑A. Preciado 46'
56' ↓ J. Vigon ↑A. Correa
61' A. Gignac (A. Correa)
68' ↓ A. Gignac ↑B. Parra
↓ G. Mora ↑E. Bullaude 71'
↓ K. Escamilla ↑D. Blanco 71'
74' A. Correa (J. Brunetta)
82' ↓ J. Brunetta ↑I. Lopez
82' ↓ O. Herrera ↑M. Flores
↓ F. Boya ↑Vitinho 82'
↓ R. Arciga ↑J. Corona 83'
90' Diego Sánchez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
N. Guzman
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Gorriaran
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
54
Passes
7
Duels
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
J. Vigon
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
J. Brunetta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
A. Gignac
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
F. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pizzuto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Correa
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
34
Minutes
7.6
Rating
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
G. Mora
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Boya
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
A. Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. El Ghezouani
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
5
Fouls
6.3
Rating
K. Castaneda
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 11/27/2025 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/25/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 01/29/2025 | Tigres UANL | 4 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
11/30/2025
11/27/2025
10/25/2025
01/29/2025
Tigres UANL Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +23
P: 15 GD: +17
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gignac Strikes as Tigres Overcome VAR Chaos
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A phenomenal penalty save and clinical second-half finishing kept Tigres marching toward the playoffs while leaving Tijuana empty-handed.
Early Chaos and VAR Drama
Estadio Universitario was loud from the very first whistle. The Intensity was palpable as VAR immediately took center stage in a fractured opening period. Juan Brunetta thought he had opened the scoring in the third minute, only for the replay booth to rule it out. Club Tijuana pushed back bravely, earning a penalty call for Gilberto Mora that was also quickly overturned. The visitors refused to fold, maintaining a tricky counter-attacking threat despite Tigres UANL dominating possession with 62 percent of the ball. The Balance of power hung by a mere thread as both sides traded tactical blows in a remarkably tense, stop-start first half.
The Guzmán Pivot
The true turning point arrived immediately after the restart. VAR confirmed a penalty for Tijuana in the 46th minute, seriously stepping up the Upset Factor. Enter Nahuel Guzmán. The veteran goalkeeper pulled off a massive save to deny the visitors the lead. That heroic stop completely shifted the match's psychological momentum. Tigres awoke instantly. By the 61st minute, their persistent pressure finally paid off. A. Correa, fresh off the bench and full of running, carved out space and picked out A. Gignac, who buried the breakthrough goal. The roaring crowd knew the agonizing deadlock was finally broken.
Sealing the Deal
With the lead secured, Tigres turned the screw. The Stakes were massive for their playoff positioning, and they played with absolute conviction. In the 74th minute, Brunetta turned provider, threading a perfect pass for Correa to grab a deserved goal of his own. A combined barrage of 30 shots made this a remarkably open contest, but clinical final-third execution was the sole difference. Tijuana's miserable night away from home was compounded in the 86th minute when Mourad El Ghezouani saw red for a reckless challenge. Tigres now sit comfortably in seventh, while Tijuana’s mid-table struggles drag on.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Mourad El Ghezouani impact the match?
El Ghezouani's late dismissal in the 86th minute completely killed any lingering hopes of a Club Tijuana comeback, forcing them to finish a bruising match with ten men.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR heavily influenced the first half, cancelling an early Juan Brunetta goal for Tigres and overturning a penalty originally won by Gilberto Mora for Tijuana.
How did Juan Brunetta change the game?
Brunetta was a playmaking engine. He overcame the frustration of his early cancelled goal to provide the decisive assist for A. Correa, putting the match out of reach.
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.
Star Power Masks a Lopsided Apertura Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. An elite attacking force threatens to overwhelm a struggling visitor, making this an uphill battle rather than a classic.
The Setup
Tigres UANL enter the Estadio Universitario this October 25 looking to solidify their Apertura playoff credentials. Sitting seventh on 17 points, the hosts boast a massive Stars rating, driven entirely by individual brilliance in the final third. Club Tijuana arrive in 13th place, carrying a fragile Form rating after managing just two wins all season. The sheer gap in roster depth yields a low Balance rating, and with modest Stakes on the line at this stage of the campaign, this clash lacks the bite of a genuine heavyweight bout.
Key Battle
Juan Brunetta is operating on another level right now, acting as a one-man wrecking crew for the hosts. Facing him is Antonio Rodríguez, who has been pulling off heroics between the sticks for Xolos all season. Tijuana’s shot-stopper will need the game of his life to keep Brunetta's relentless goal-scoring machinery quiet for ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable home victory, likely a 2-0 scoreline. Tigres will control the tempo early, allowing their attacking stars to patiently dismantle a Tijuana side that routinely struggles on the road.