Liga MX Gameweek 7, Apertura
Tigres UANL 1 - 1 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Owen González 12'
19' Ricardo Monreal
Owen González 21'
Agustin Oliveros 21'
Julián Carranza 24'
25' Nahuel Guzmán
35' ↓ Fernando Ordóñez ↑Mauro Laínez
40' Rodrigo Aguirre (Juan Brunetta)
HT
↓ Owen González ↑Kevin Ante 58'
59' ↓ Henrique Simeone ↑Cesar Araujo
59' ↓ Ricardo Monreal ↑Diego Sánchez
↓ Matias Espindola ↑Juan Torres 61'
Pedro Pedraza 65'
↓ Raúl Martínez ↑Alexis Peña 78'
↓ Lorenzo Faravelli ↑Danny Leyva 79'
↓ Javier Ruiz ↑Miguel Rodriguez 79'
90' ↓ Diego Lainez ↑Isaias Galván
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
N. Guzmán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Garza 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joaquim 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Franco
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Ordóñez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lainez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Aguirre 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
J. Brunetta
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
BENCH
F. Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Laínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Galvan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. de María y Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
L. Jiménez 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
R. Martínez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Kaiky Naves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Owen de Jesús González Ojeda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
M. Zaleta 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
M. Espíndola
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Ruiz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Carranza 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
C. Andrade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominguez Omar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 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 |
| 08/21/2023 | Necaxa | 0 - 3 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/04/2023 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 10/09/2022 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León |
04/18/2026
10/18/2025
05/12/2025
05/09/2025
03/02/2025
07/07/2024
04/21/2024
08/21/2023
03/04/2023
10/09/2022
Tigres UANL Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Heartbreak and Goalkeeping Heroics Produce Thrilling Draw
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An explosive stalemate packed with penalty drama and a relentless barrage of shots, keeping both struggling sides searching for vital momentum in the Apertura.
The Early Shock
The fixture at Estadio Universitario commenced with breathtaking Intensity, immediately putting the home crowd on edge. Just 12 minutes in, Owen González silenced the stands, striking an early opener that gave Necaxa a shock advantage. Tigres UANL were forced to regroup quickly, and while they controlled possession with a solid 58% share, their defensive shape looked highly susceptible to counter-attacks. The match quickly devolved into an incredibly open contest, characterised by relentless end-to-end action. A staggering combined total of 37 shots were registered throughout the evening, transforming the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery where neither midfield could impose genuine order. The visitors looked threatening on every foray forward, exploiting the spaces left by a desperate home side pushing for an equaliser.
The Turning Point
The delicate Balance of the match faced its ultimate test in a chaotic three-minute window. Following a lengthy VAR review in the 21st minute, a controversial foul on Agustin Oliveros resulted in a confirmed penalty for the visitors. Julián Carranza stepped up with the chance to double the lead, but inexplicably missed his 24th-minute spot-kick. This massive reprieve shifted the momentum entirely. Buoyed by their survival, the hosts poured forward with renewed venom. The creative masterclass was orchestrated by Juan Brunetta, who accumulated an astonishing eight key passes. His incisive vision finally unlocked the defence in the 40th minute, teeing up Rodrigo Aguirre to smash home the leveller just before the half-time whistle.
The Stalemate
The second half saw the hosts turn the screw, but they were met by an absolute wall between the posts. Necaxa's goalkeeper L. Jiménez delivered a phenomenal performance, registering five crucial saves to single-handedly deny the home side a comeback victory. Despite dominating the shot count and peppering the penalty area, the hosts could not find a second breakthrough. The result leaves both clubs languishing in the bottom half of the table—Tigres in 16th and Necaxa in 13th—highlighting the massive Stakes of these dropped points. While the away side will feel relieved to escape with a point after their penalty collapse, the hosts will rue missed opportunities on their own turf.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by L. Jiménez the turning point?
Julián Carranza actually missed the pivotal 24th-minute penalty for the visitors. L. Jiménez is their goalkeeper, who starred at the other end with five vital saves.
How did Tigres UANL complete the comeback from behind?
Following the missed penalty by the visitors, Tigres seized the momentum. Rodrigo Aguirre fired home the equaliser in the 40th minute, brilliantly assisted by Juan Brunetta.
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.
Fragile Defences Collide in Nuevo León
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Both sides have endured miserable starts to the Apertura, turning this early-season fixture into a chaotic scramble for momentum that promises plenty of goals.
The Setup
Tigres UANL arrive at the Estadio Universitario searching for immediate answers. A disastrous run has left them languishing in 15th place, yielding a dreadful Form rating that highlights their gaping structural issues. They have already shipped ten goals in just five outings. Necaxa have fared only slightly better, sitting 12th and struggling for any real consistency. While the early-season timing means the Stakes are relatively low, the Balance of the match suggests the hosts are slight favourites to edge it. However, with both teams conceding goals for fun—producing an expected output of three combined goals per game—no lead will feel safe under the lights.
Key Battle
The vision of Juan Brunetta against the finishing of Julián Carranza. Brunetta has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, pulling the strings in midfield and directly contributing to goals. He will be tasked with outscoring a Necaxa side heavily reliant on Carranza's clinical edge in the box. The solid Stars rating on display belongs entirely to the attacking departments, masking the severe defensive deficiencies behind them.
Our Prediction
Expect an absolute shootout. Tigres will lean heavily on their home advantage and raw attacking quality to outgun Necaxa in a high-scoring 3-2 thriller.