Liga MX Clausura - Quarter-finals
Tigres UANL 3 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Marin 11'
32' R. Aguirre
O. Govea 33'
38' F. Gorriaran
45' J. Angulo (J. Brunetta)
HT
46' ↓ F. Reyes ↑D. A. Sanchez Guevara
53' J. Brunetta
↓ S. Sandoval ↑A. Sepulveda 61'
65' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑J. Vigon
↓ E. Alvarez ↑Y. Padilla 68'
↓ R. Ledezma ↑M. Gomez 68'
80' ↓ J. Angulo ↑R. Guerrero
↓ R. Marin ↑S. Aguayo 80'
86' ↓ D. Lainez ↑V. Lorona
86' ↓ J. Brunetta ↑A. Gignac
89' A. Correa
90'+3 R. Guerrero
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jesus Garza 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Rômulo Zwarg 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
96
Passes
8
Duels
Jesús Angulo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Francisco Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
César Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Gorriarán 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Diego Lainez 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Juan Brunetta 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Ángel Correa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Loroña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrique Simeone Koifman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
46
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Isaias Galvan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André-Pierre Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
Óscar Whalley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
José Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Campillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Tapias
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bryan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Omar Govea
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Sandoval 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ricardo Marín
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Juan Liceaga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Jonathan Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Samir Inda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Armando Aguayo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Tigres UANL | 3 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 04/11/2026 | Tigres UANL | 4 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 09/18/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 01/26/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 08/25/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 01/22/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 10/29/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 4 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 05/29/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 3 (AET) | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 05/26/2023 | Tigres UANL | 0 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León |
| 02/26/2023 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León |
05/03/2026
04/11/2026
09/18/2025
01/26/2025
08/25/2024
01/22/2024
10/29/2023
05/29/2023
05/26/2023
02/26/2023
Tigres UANL Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten Minutes of Madness: Tigres Flip the Script on Chivas
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A lethal second-half surge turned early anxiety into a commanding first-leg advantage for the hosts in this quarter-final clash.
The Early Setback
The visiting side arrived at Estadio Universitario (UANL) fully intent on imposing their authority, and it took merely 11 minutes for them to draw first blood. R. Marin found the back of the net to silence the raucous home crowd, giving Guadalajara Chivas a dream start to this crucial knockout tie. Rather than succumb to panic, the hosts slowly tightened the tactical screws and began dictating the tempo. Tigres UANL controlled possession with a measured 58% share, patiently probing the opposition's defensive block. A rising Intensity rating reflected a physically demanding opening period where the home side peppered the penalty area, eventually racking up 16 total shots. Chivas defended deep, absorbing wave after wave of pressure, but the foundational cracks were becoming painfully evident.
A Ruthless Reversal
The entire complexion of the match flipped within a devastating 10-minute window spanning the half-time break. The pivotal turnaround commenced on the stroke of half-time when J. Angulo leveled the scoring, finishing off a precision pass from J. Brunetta. Following the restart, Tigres shifted into an entirely different gear. Brunetta transitioned from provider to clinical executioner, slotting home a magnificent strike in the 53rd minute to put his team ahead. Before the visitors could even process the deficit, substitute D. A. Sanchez Guevara—who had only entered the fray at the 46-minute mark—lashed home a third at minute 55. This unforgiving offensive flurry thoroughly dismantled the defensive Balance of the away side.
Looking to the Second Leg
This authoritative 3-1 victory leaves the hosts firmly in the driving seat ahead of the defining return fixture. The Stakes are astronomically high as this elimination battle shifts to Guadalajara on May 10th for the decisive second leg. Chivas face a monumental tactical rebuild after an anemic attacking display that yielded just a single shot on target throughout the entire 90 minutes. They must now scale a mountain on home soil to keep their campaign alive. For Tigres, a potent early Upset Factor was decisively neutralized by shrewd touchline adjustments and ruthless finishing, ensuring they hold all the structural advantages heading into the next chapter.
Key Questions
How did Tigres UANL complete the comeback from behind?
Tigres unleashed a ruthless attacking spell, scoring three goals in exactly ten match minutes across the half-time break to completely overwhelm the opposition defense.
How did substitute Juan Brunetta change the game?
While starting the match rather than substituting, Brunetta was the ultimate catalyst, providing the crucial half-time equalizer assist before scoring the go-ahead goal himself.
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.
Liguilla Pressure Mounts in Monterrey
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 71/100. This quarter-final first leg is the ultimate test of Chivas' defensive resolve against a Tigres side built for knockout football.
The Setup
The Clausura quarter-finals burst into life at Estadio Universitario on May 03, 2026. Guadalajara Chivas enter as the higher seed after a stellar regular season, but Tigres UANL remain a terrifying prospect under the home lights. Our Form analysis shows Chivas have been exceptional on the road, winning half their away fixtures this campaign. However, the sheer Stakes of a two-leg Liguilla tie completely reset the board. With the return leg scheduled for May 10, the hosts must seize an early advantage. The tactical Balance will pit Tigres' attacking aggression against a disciplined Chivas unit ready to counter. With elite Stars on both sides of the pitch, this opening exchange promises heavy fireworks.
Key Battle
The midfield collision between Juan Brunetta and Brian Gutierrez will dictate the tempo. Brunetta is the creative heartbeat for Tigres, constantly finding pockets of space to unleash his lethal final ball. Gutierrez must track these late runs relentlessly while attempting to spring Chivas into rapid attacking transitions.
Our Prediction
Tigres will look to build a cushion early, dominating possession and pinning the visitors back. Chivas are built to absorb pressure and strike on the break. We anticipate a tense 2-1 victory for Tigres, setting up a blockbuster second leg.