Liga MX Apertura - 2
Tigres UANL 1 - 0 FT FC Juarez
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45'+1 Juan Brunetta
HT
Angel Zaldívar 47'
54' Juan José Purata
58' Rômulo Zwarg
59' Rômulo Zwarg
67' O. Herrera (J. Garza)
Ricardinho 74'
Ricardinho 74'
↓ Madson ↑R. Fulgencio 76'
↓ F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin ↑R. Pizarro 76'
78' ↓ Romulo ↑Joaquim
79' ↓ N. Ibanez ↑S. Cordova
82' ↓ A. Correa ↑I. Lopez
82' ↓ O. Herrera ↑A. Gignac
↓ D. Ochoa ↑J. Manriquez 82'
↓ A. Zaldivar ↑D. Villalpando 83'
88' ↓ D. Lainez ↑U. Antuna
↓ Guilherme Castilho ↑L. Silva 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
N. Guzman 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Aquino 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Romulo
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
J. Sanchez
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
92
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
J. Garza 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
0%
Pass Acc
D. Lainez 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Brunetta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
84%
Pass Acc
F. Gorriaran
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
O. Herrera 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
F. Tapia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joaquim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Lorona
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pizzuto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
A. Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Guilherme Castilho 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
D. Garcia
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Puma
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
14
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ricardinho 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Madson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
B. Diaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Villalpando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Larios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 02/26/2025 | Tigres UANL | 0 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 09/23/2024 | FC Juarez | 0 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 02/29/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 07/09/2023 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 02/15/2023 | Tigres UANL | 0 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León |
07/20/2025
02/26/2025
09/23/2024
02/29/2024
07/09/2023
02/15/2023
Tigres UANL Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
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
Herrera's Breakthrough Shatters Brave Juárez Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. An exhausting siege at Estadio Universitario finally yielded three points for the hosts, overcoming heroic goalkeeping and VAR drama to secure a vital victory.
The Opening Act
Estadio Universitario played host to a distinctly one-sided tactical affair from the very opening whistle. Tigres UANL took absolute control of the proceedings, suffocating the overwhelmed visitors with a suffocatingly high Intensity and dominating possession to the tune of 65 percent. The hosts unleashed a relentless barrage of shots on goal, racking up an incredible 22 attempts against a desperately retreating defensive line. Yet, for all their territorial dominance and the lively creative spark provided by Diego Lainez, they found an entirely insurmountable wall in the shape of Sebastián Jurado. The brave FC Juarez shot-stopper produced an absolute masterclass between the sticks, pulling off eight sensational saves in a frantic first half that completely defied the underlying statistics. The sheer lack of a clinical breakthrough kept the Balance artificially tight, with the plucky visitors clinging on through sheer willpower and spectacular goalkeeping heroics.
The Pivot
The entire complexion of the match shifted dramatically as the clock ticked past the hour mark, heavily influenced by crucial technological intervention. The passionate home crowd was initially left completely stunned when Rômulo Zwarg was shown a straight red card, only for the VAR booth to correctly intervene and overturn the harsh decision in the 58th minute. Rejuvenated and immensely relieved by this pivotal reprieve, the hosts aggressively ramped up the attacking pressure. The decisive, match-winning blow finally landed in the 67th minute. Following a remarkably clever and precise feed from J. Garza, it was the clinical O. Herrera who managed to achieve the seemingly impossible, squeezing the ball past the formidable Jurado to mercifully break the frustrating deadlock. This crucial, cathartic strike punctured the visitors' stubborn defensive resolve, entirely altering the tactical landscape and finally rewarding the home side's relentless attacking siege.
Resolution
Any lingering, fading hopes of an unlikely comeback for the exhausted visitors were brutally and definitively extinguished in the 74th minute. The pitch-side VAR monitor was consulted once again by the referee, resulting in a devastating upgraded red card for Ricardinho following a reckless challenge. Reduced to ten men for the remainder of the contest, the massive Stakes simply became far too high for Juárez to mount any sort of credible attacking recovery. Despite a commanding, industrious midfield display from José Luis Rodríguez, the away side managed just a single measly shot on target throughout the entirety of the deeply lopsided contest. This gritty, hard-fought, and ultimately deserved victory propels Tigres up to a crucial seventh place, firmly entrenching them in the highly coveted playoff positions. For Juárez, it is an incredibly bitter pill to swallow after defending so resolutely for over an hour.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ricardinho impact the match?
The 74th-minute dismissal reduced FC Juárez to ten men, effectively killing their momentum and ensuring Tigres could comfortably see out their narrow 1-0 advantage.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR completely shaped the second half, first rescuing Rômulo Zwarg from a red card, then upgrading Ricardinho's foul to a dismissal minutes after the decisive goal.
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.
Mid-Table Grind Looms in Nuevo Leon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A thoroughly skippable fixture for neutrals, but a crucial momentum builder for two sides hovering around the playoff bubble.
The Setup
Stepping onto the pitch at the Estadio Universitario this July 20, 2025, neither Tigres UANL nor FC Juarez can claim dominance. The hosts currently sit seventh, plagued by wild inconsistency, while the visitors trail just three points behind in tenth. With modest Stakes early in the Apertura phase, there is little desperation from either camp to force the issue. A lukewarm Form rating hints at a scrappy affair, though a projected combined goal expectancy of 2.6 suggests defensive frailties might open things up sporadically. There is a noticeable lack of blockbuster Stars on display, meaning the overall Balance tilts heavily toward tactical grit and defensive organization rather than individual attacking brilliance.
Key Battle
Without a marquee head-to-head clash to focus on, this fixture will be won and lost in the engine room. The home midfield's ability to break through the pressing lines of the visitors' deep-lying shield will dictate the tempo. Expect a physical war of attrition where the team making the fewest unforced errors takes control.
Our Prediction
Tigres will see more of the ball out of obligation to their home crowd, but a lack of cutting edge will invite Juarez to strike on the counter. A disjointed 1-1 draw is our take, reflecting their respective struggles to string consistent wins together.