Liga MX Apertura - 13
Tigres UANL 5 - 3 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kevin Rosero 16'
D. Cambindo (T. Badaloni) 18'
24' J. Brunetta (A. Correa)
36' J. Brunetta
D. Cambindo (A. Palavecino) 45'
45' J. Brunetta (O. Herrera)
HT
46' ↓ A. Gignac ↑F. Gorriaran
63' A. Correa (D. A. Sanchez Guevara)
64' ↓ O. Herrera ↑D. Lainez
↓ J. Rojas ↑P. Perez 66'
↓ K. Rosero ↑R. Monreal 66'
↓ D. De Buen ↑A. Andrade 72'
↓ T. Badaloni ↑R. Cortez 72'
R. Monreal (D. Cambindo) 72'
80' Jesús Angulo
88' D. Lainez (D. A. Sanchez Guevara)
89' ↓ J. Brunetta ↑J. Vigon
89' ↓ A. Correa ↑N. Ibanez
↓ F. Rossano ↑R. Sanchez 89'
Diber Cambindo 90'
90'+3 Diego Lainez
Cristian Calderón 90'+3
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
Midfielders
Romulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Correa 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
J. Brunetta 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
5
On Target
10
Rating
O. Herrera 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
A. Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
F. Rodriguez 
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. Vigon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Gorriaran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lainez 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Ibanez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Calderon 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Lara 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Midfielders
D. De Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
K. Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
A. Palavecino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
J. Rojas
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Rossano 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
D. Cambindo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
T. Badaloni
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
BENCH
L. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Alcantar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Monreal 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
24
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 05/12/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 05/09/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/02/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/07/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 04/21/2024 | Tigres UANL | 5 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
10/18/2025
05/12/2025
05/09/2025
03/02/2025
07/07/2024
04/21/2024
Tigres UANL Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +24
P: 19 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -12
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
Brunetta's Hat-Trick Masterclass Steals the Show in Eight-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A sensational three-goal haul from Juan Brunetta orchestrated a chaotic, breathtaking comeback that keeps the hosts firmly entrenched in the playoff picture.
An Explosive Opening
Estadio Universitario was immediately plunged into a frantic shootout as tactical caution went out the window. The visitors struck first against the run of play, with D. Cambindo finding the net in the 18th minute to stun the home crowd. That early blow only fueled the match's remarkable Intensity. The home side, who controlled possession with a solid 56 percent, retaliated almost instantly to regain their footing. J. Brunetta grabbed his first of the night just six minutes later, setting the stage for a relentless barrage from the midfield. With 33 total shots flying toward the goalkeepers across the ninety minutes, the pitch quickly turned into a shooting gallery of the highest order, leaving both defensive lines scrambling.
Nine Minutes of Madness
The Balance of power shifted dramatically during a mesmerizing conclusion to the first half that will live long in the memory. In an astonishing nine-minute window, the net bulged three separate times. Brunetta gave his side the lead in the 36th minute, capitalizing on the mounting pressure, only for Cambindo to secure his brace and level the scoring on the stroke of half-time. Yet, before the whistle could blow, Brunetta completed a rare and magnificent hat-trick in the 45th minute, entirely shattering the opposition's resolve. Riding that immense wave of momentum into the second half, A. Correa finished off a sublime pass from D. A. Sanchez Guevara in the 63rd minute to establish a crucial two-goal cushion.
Sealing the Points
With the Stakes rising as the clock ticked down toward the final whistle, the visitors courageously refused to surrender completely. Substitute R. Monreal pulled one back in the 72nd minute, injecting fresh anxiety into the stadium and threatening a late Upset Factor against the run of play. However, the home team's bench proved to be equally lethal when it mattered most. D. Lainez entered the fray to deliver the final knockout blow in the 88th minute, capping off a breathless 5-3 victory. This vital result cements their seventh-place standing directly in the playoff zone, while leaving the defeated away side languishing in eleventh place after a punishing away trip.
Key Questions
What made Juan Brunetta the Man of the Match?
The attacking midfielder delivered a flawless performance by scoring a first-half hat-trick, single-handedly turning an early deficit into a commanding lead for his side.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
A relentless attacking tempo resulting in 33 total shots, defensive vulnerabilities, and clinical finishing from top scorers like Brunetta and Cambindo drove the high score.
How did Tigres UANL complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding early, they utilized their controlled possession to mount sustained pressure, relying on Brunetta's treble and crucial late goals from the substitutes' bench.
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.
Tigres Host Necaxa in a Drab Mid-Table Affair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With both teams languishing in mediocrity and struggling for consistency, this clash at the Estadio Universitario is better left on the highlight reel.
The Setup
Tigres UANL, featuring J. Brunetta in midfield, sit seventh, drifting through the Apertura with a patchy LDWLW record. They host an 11th-placed Necaxa side reeling from three defeats in their last five. A low Stakes rating confirms the lack of jeopardy here. The gap in the table kills the competitive Balance, making this a slog rather than a spectacle. The only bright spot? A decent Stars rating driven by Nahuel Guzmán, who has racked up three clean sheets and a penalty save in his last five outings. Necaxa's dismal Form rating makes an away upset highly unlikely, despite the efforts of D. Cambindo up front.
Key Battle
Tigres' robust backline against Necaxa's misfiring attack. The visitors have managed just 14 goals all season. Breaking down a home defence marshalled by an in-form goalkeeper will require a drastic shift in tactical execution. If Necaxa cannot find a way through the centre with quick transitions, it will be a long, fruitless night for the away side.
Our Prediction
Tigres edge it. A scrappy 1-0 victory for the home side. Expect Tigres to dominate possession while Necaxa sit deep, ultimately undone by a late lapse in defensive concentration.