Liga MX Clausura - 10

Tigres UANL 1 - 0 FT Monterrey

Estadio Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
38
FT
Sun, Mar 8
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Tigres UANL
1-0
Monterrey
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Gignac's late magic stuns Monterrey.

Late Gignac Magic Breaks Monterrey's Resistance

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A grueling tactical battle at the Estadio Universitario was finally settled by a legendary figure, keeping the hosts firmly in the playoff hunt.

The Siege Begins

Tigres UANL took control of the Estadio Universitario pitch immediately, dictating the tempo and suffocating their opponents from the outset. The Intensity was palpable as Diego Lainez pulled the strings in midfield, constantly probing a deep defensive line with sharp, penetrating movements. Monterrey struggled to gain any meaningful foothold in the match, registering just a fraction of the ball and finishing without a single shot on target. Despite controlling possession and launching a heavy barrage of attacks, the hosts found Victor Guzmán standing tall at the heart of the visitors' defence, turning the first half into an exercise in pure frustration for the home faithful. The visitors clearly aimed to absorb pressure, relying on organized blocks rather than expansive play.

A War of Attrition

The second half brought more of the same attacking siege, with the Balance of play heavily tilted toward the home side's offensive third. The crowd erupted in the 49th minute when R. Aguirre found the back of the net, only for VAR to decisively rule it out for offside. Monterrey's strategy was transparent: absorb the pressure, maintain their defensive shape, and try to survive the onslaught. They parked men behind the ball, limiting clear-cut chances despite facing thirteen total shots on the night. The tension steadily grew as the clock ticked down, forcing a crucial managerial roll of the dice in the 80th minute as the home side desperately sought to finally break a stubborn deadlock.

The French Connection

The Stakes demanded a hero to step forward, and A. Gignac answered the call perfectly. Entering the fray as a late substitute, the veteran striker injected immediate danger into the final third. In the dying moments of the 90th minute, Joaquim stepped up to deliver a precision assist that Gignac buried to seal a genuinely dramatic 1-0 victory. This late triumph significantly boosts the hosts' position within the playoff zone, moving them to 17 points and maintaining their upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Monterrey remains frustratingly stuck in the mid-table quagmire, ruing their utter inability to hold on for what would have been a hard-fought, defensive away point.

Key Questions

How dramatic was the late winner by Joaquim?

While Joaquim provided the crucial 90th-minute assist, it was veteran striker A. Gignac who actually scored the dramatic winner to seal the 1-0 victory for Tigres.

How did substitute Joaquim change the game?

Joaquim started the match and anchored the defence. It was actually substitute A. Gignac who changed the game, scoring the winner from Joaquim's late, precise assist.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
56%
44%
Tigres UANL 56%
Monterrey 44%
Shots
13
4
Tigres UANL 13
Monterrey 4
Shots on Target
2
0
Tigres UANL 2
Monterrey 0
Expected Goals (xG)
1.26
0.11
Tigres UANL 1.26
Monterrey 0.11
Passes
448
356
Tigres UANL 448
Monterrey 356
Pass Accuracy
86%
83%
Tigres UANL 86%
Monterrey 83%
Corners
6
3
Tigres UANL 6
Monterrey 3
Fouls
9
17
Tigres UANL 9
Monterrey 17
Yellow Cards
0
2
Tigres UANL 0
Monterrey 2
Red Cards
0
0
Tigres UANL 0
Monterrey 0

Match Events

HT
49' R. Aguirre
A. Rojas L. Ocampos 🔄 57'
S. Medina 🟨 66'
69' 🔄 V. Lorona O. Herrera
S. Medina R. Chavez 🔄 70'
L. Orellano 🟨 79'
80' 🔄 R. Aguirre A. Gignac
80' 🔄 J. Angulo O. Rodriguez
U. Djurdjevic J. Moxica 🔄 82'
90' A. Gignac (Joaquim)
90'+4 🔄 D. Lainez J. Sanchez
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Tigres UANL

Goalkeepers
N. Guzman
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Romulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquim
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
J. Angulo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
V. Lorona
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
J. Garza
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
0%
Pass Acc
D. Lainez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Araujo
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
62
Passes
5
Duels
J. Brunetta
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Correa
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
R. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
F. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vigon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gignac
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Monterrey

Goalkeepers
L. Cardenas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Medina
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
V. Guzman
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
A. Aceves
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
G. Arteaga
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
L. Orellano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
S. Canales
MAGNET
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
46
Passes
4
Duels
U. Djurdjevic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
S. Mele
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Chavez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bustos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Frayde
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ocampos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/02/2025 Monterrey 1 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
04/13/2025 Tigres UANL 2 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Universitario
10/20/2024 Monterrey 4 - 2 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/13/2024 Monterrey 1 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/10/2024 Tigres UANL 1 - 2 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Universitario
04/14/2024 Monterrey 3 - 3 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio BBVA
11/02/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
04/13/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
10/20/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/10/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
04/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
Tigres UANL Win
Monterrey Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 10 25 20 9 +11 WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
2 Toluca 10 24 17 5 +12 WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 10 24 19 9 +10 WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)LToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
4 Pachuca 10 20 13 8 +5 WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)WPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10 19 18 10 +8 WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 10 16 17 12 +5 WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
7 Atlas 10 16 13 15 -2 LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)WAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)LPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
8 Club America 10 14 11 10 +1 WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)WPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
9 Monterrey 10 13 14 10 +4 LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
10 FC Juarez 10 11 15 18 -3 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
11 Puebla 10 11 9 13 -4 LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 10 10 16 18 -2 LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
13 Mazatlán 10 10 13 20 -7 WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)
14 Leon 10 10 11 20 -9 LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
15 Club Tijuana 10 9 9 11 -2 LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
16 Necaxa 10 9 11 16 -5 LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
17 Club Queretaro 10 7 9 17 -8 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 10 5 12 26 -14 WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)