Liga MX Apertura - Semi-finals
Tigres UANL 1 - 1 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' J. Brunetta (A. Gignac)
HT
↓ A. Sepulveda ↑C. Rodriguez 53'
↓ L. Faravelli ↑J. Paradela 53'
57' ↓ J. Angulo ↑J. Sanchez
58' ↓ A. Gignac ↑O. Herrera
Carlos Rotondi 60'
↓ C. Rotondi ↑J. Orozco 63'
↓ G. Piovi ↑A. Morales 63'
Jeremy Márquez 69'
↓ J. Marquez ↑L. Romero 76'
78' ↓ J. Brunetta ↑J. Vigon
J. Sanchez 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
N. Guzman 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
6
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Garza 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romulo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.6
Rating
F. Gorriaran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lainez 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
10
Attempts
60%
Success %
J. Brunetta 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Correa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Gignac 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
F. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
5.7
Rating
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
J. Vigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
A. Gudino 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Marquez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
G. Fernandez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
E. Ochoa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rodriguez 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
J. Paradela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 12/04/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 10/05/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 05/02/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Tigres UANL | CONCACAF Champions League | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
12/07/2025
12/04/2025
10/05/2025
05/02/2025
Tigres UANL Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Last-Gasp Heartbreak at Estadio Universitario
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A devastating 90th-minute own goal completely flipped the script of this semi-final tie, turning a heroic defensive stand into pure heartbreak.
Early Exchanges
With the aggregate finely locked at 1-1 from the opening leg, the overriding Stakes could not have been higher under the blinding lights at a roaring Estadio Universitario. Both sides knew a single mistake could cost them a ticket to the final. Cruz Azul settled into their rhythm remarkably quickly, looking to dictate the early tempo and ultimately controlling possession at an assertive 59%. Despite this territorial advantage from the visitors, it was Tigres UANL who ruthlessly drew first blood against the run of play. In the 27th minute, veteran attacking talisman A. Gignac intelligently carved open the fractured defensive line to find J. Brunetta. The dynamic midfielder finished emphatically past the goalkeeper to give the hosts the vital aggregate lead. The stadium immediately erupted into absolute pandemonium, perfectly setting the stage for a fiercely contested knockout match.
The Turning Point
Refusing to be eliminated without a fight, the desperate visitors responded by significantly turning up the overall Intensity, relentlessly peppering the hosts' penalty box with a staggering barrage of 15 total shots. The defining tactical and emotional moment of the entire tie arrived abruptly in the 69th minute. A contentious and highly debated VAR review awarded a penalty involving a foul on Jeremy Márquez, presenting a golden opportunity for the away side to level the aggregate. Up stepped the designated taker, but Nahuel Guzmán produced an absolutely outstanding save, permanently cementing his legendary status as the ultimate big-match goalkeeper. The delicate Balance of the encounter heavily tilted toward a heroic rearguard action by the home side, who were seemingly willing to absorb immense pressure to protect their slender, hard-fought advantage.
The Climax
Just as it miraculously seemed the resilient hosts had fully weathered the relentless storm, a remarkably cruel twist of fate fundamentally altered the course of their entire season. In the 90th minute, massive and continuous set-piece pressure from the visitors finally forced an agonising, heart-wrenching own goal from J. Sanchez. This devastatingly late equaliser instantly eliminated any realistic chance of a significant Upset Factor materialising from the brave seventh-seeded hosts. With elite midfield orchestrator Carlos Rodríguez cleverly managing the pitch geography and retaining the ball perfectly in the dying seconds, the breathless match finished 1-1. The gripping 2-2 aggregate scoreline meant the ecstatic away side rightfully progressed to the grand final by virtue of their vastly superior regular-season finish, leaving the home faithful utterly stunned and silent.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Tigres UANL's season?
Falling at the semi-final stage via a late own goal is a bitter end, forcing a difficult offseason reassessment of their squad depth and tactics.
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.
A Place in the Final on a Knife-Edge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Tied at 1-1, this semi-final second leg demands a winner, promising relentless attacking intent from the first whistle.
The Setup
The tie hangs perfectly in the balance after a tense 1-1 draw in the capital. Ángel Correa's opener was quickly cancelled out by Gabriel Fernández from the penalty spot. Now, the decisive chapter unfolds at Estadio Universitario. Cruz Azul boast an imposing Form rating, reflecting a five-match unbeaten streak that propelled them to second in the league table. Tigres, sitting seventh, rely heavily on their electric home crowd to level the playing field. With Stakes maximized for this knockout decider, expect both sides to abandon caution if the deadlock persists late into the game.
Key Battle
Ángel Correa versus Gabriel Fernández. Correa struck first in the opening leg and remains Tigres' most potent transitional threat. On the other side, Fernández is an absolute goal machine for the visitors. With the Stars rating surging, this clash of elite finishers will ultimately decide who books their ticket to the final.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul's superior consistency gives them the edge. We back the visitors to absorb early pressure at Estadio Universitario before striking on the counter. Expect a tight, nervy 2-1 victory for Cruz Azul, sending them through to the showpiece event.