Liga MX Apertura - Quarter-finals
Tigres UANL 5 - 0 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' N. Ibanez (J. Garza)
21' Nicolás Ibáñez
30' J. Brunetta
Jesús Gómez 39'
39' J. Brunetta (N. Ibanez)
HT
↓ D. Blanco ↑A. Preciado 46'
↓ A. Vega ↑P. N. Ortiz Orozco 46'
60' ↓ N. Ibanez ↑Joaquim
Gilberto Mora 63'
↓ A. Gomez ↑K. Castaneda 65'
65' ↓ A. Gignac ↑O. Herrera
Ramiro Árciga 70'
71' Joaquim
Kevin Castañeda 71'
↓ R. Arciga ↑Vitinho 73'
74' O. Herrera
Rafael Fernández 76'
77' ↓ J. Angulo ↑J. Sanchez
77' ↓ M. Farfan ↑J. Aquino
77' ↓ F. Gorriaran ↑J. Vigon
78' Ozziel Herrera
Unai Bilbao 82'
↓ M. El Ghezouani ↑E. Bullaude 82'
87' Diego Lainez
90' J. Vigon (J. Brunetta)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Angulo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marco Farfan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jesús Garza 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
0%
Pass Acc
Diego Lainez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
André-Pierre Gignac
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Fernando Gorriarán
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Juan Brunetta 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
Forwards
Ángel Correa 
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
25
Passes
20
Duels
Nicolás Ibáñez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joaquim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Flores
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
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozziel Herrera 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
25
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
9
Saves
8.3
Rating
Defenders
Jackson Porozo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Rafael Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Iván Tona
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Ramiro Árciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Domingo Blanco 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Gilberto Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josué Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mejía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ortíz
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
German Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
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
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The Miracle of El Volcán: Tigres Demolish Tijuana to Overturn Three-Goal Deficit
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Down and out after the first leg, the hosts delivered a historic masterclass in attacking football to rescue their season and advance to the semi-finals.
The First Wave
Entering the match trailing 0-3 on aggregate, Tigres UANL faced a mountain to climb. The atmosphere at Estadio Universitario was electric, demanding an early breakthrough against Club Tijuana. That vital lifeline arrived in the 15th minute when N. Ibanez found the back of the net, instantly shifting the momentum. The hosts controlled possession at 55%, suffocating the visitors and refusing to let them establish any rhythm. This relentless approach translated into a staggering Intensity that set the tone for the entire evening. The home side peppered the target, ultimately registering 26 shots compared to a measly six from the opposition. Tijuana looked entirely shell-shocked by the barrage, struggling to string passes together as the pressure mounted and their aggregate lead began to look incredibly fragile.
The Maestro's Takeover
With the deficit narrowed, J. Brunetta took absolute control of the midfield. He stepped up confidently to convert a penalty in the 30th minute, erasing another chunk of the aggregate lead. Just nine minutes later, he struck again, leveling the tie with a brilliant finish before the half-time whistle. The sheer Stakes of this quarter-final clash brought out the best in Diego Lainez, whose five key passes continually unlocked the defence. Despite the onslaught, Antonio Rodríguez deserves immense credit for keeping the scoreline from becoming astronomical early on. The visiting goalkeeper pulled off nine crucial saves throughout the match, even stopping a penalty to briefly keep his team breathing. However, the one-way traffic was too overwhelming to contain indefinitely.
The Final Blows
Needing just one more goal to definitively flip the tie, the hosts turned to their bench for fresh legs. Managerial tactical tweaks proved devastatingly effective. Substitute O. Herrera entered the fray and delivered the knockout blow in the 74th minute, finally giving his side the outright lead. The visitors threw bodies forward in a desperate, disjointed attempt to salvage their campaign, but it left them hopelessly exposed at the back. In the dying embers of the match, J. Vigon capitalised on the spaces left behind, adding a fifth goal in the 90th minute to complete the legendary 5-0 rout. This historic 5-3 aggregate victory not only books their ticket to the semi-finals but sends a terrifying warning to the rest of the league.
Key Questions
What made Juan Brunetta the Man of the Match?
He scored two crucial goals, including a penalty, and provided an assist while controlling the tempo to orchestrate the legendary comeback.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Facing a 3-0 aggregate deficit, the hosts launched a relentless attacking siege, generating 26 total shots and fully dominating the final third.
What does this mean for Tigres UANL's season?
This historic comeback secures their spot in the semi-finals, instantly transforming them into clear favourites to lift the championship trophy.
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.
Tigres need a miracle to salvage their season
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Overturning a three-goal deficit is a monumental task, but Estadio Universitario is no stranger to impossible knockout comebacks.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher in this quarter-final second leg. Tigres UANL walked into a buzzsaw in the first match, suffering a crushing 3-0 defeat. Goals from Kevin Castañeda, M. El Ghezouani, and Gilberto Mora left the hosts needing perfection tonight. Club Tijuana hold all the cards and simply need to avoid a collapse. Their underlying league Form was patchy heading into the playoffs, but that first-leg demolition changed the entire narrative. Tigres have a robust Stars rating on paper, and they must unleash that firepower early to unsettle the visitors. Expect Tijuana to sit deep, relying on their defensive Balance to protect their massive aggregate advantage and strike on the counter.
Key Battle
Ángel Correa is the man Tigres need right now. The dynamic attacker has to ignite the comeback from the opening whistle and force the issue. He faces an indirect threat in Castañeda. While Correa presses forward to create magic, Castañeda's lethal transitional play could kill the tie entirely with one swift counter-attack.
Our Prediction
A frantic start yields early chances and goals for the home side, but the mountain is simply too steep. Tigres will win the match 2-1 on the night, yet Tijuana will expertly manage the clock to advance to the semi-finals on aggregate.