Liga MX Gameweek 11, Apertura

Tigres UANL 3 - 2 FT Toluca

Estadio Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
97
FT
Sat, Oct 10
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Tigres UANL
3-2
Toluca
⚡ Intensity 93
⚖️ Balance 50
🏆 Stakes 49
🎲 Upset 50
A monumental upset shakes Liga MX.

Win Probability

  • Tigres UANL 32%
  • Draw 27%
  • Toluca 42%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Ruthless Counter-Attacks Topple the League Leaders

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Our take: an absolute masterclass in counter-attacking football where the relegation-threatened hosts dismantled the top seed in a five-goal thriller.

Early Shockwaves

The Stakes at Estadio Universitario could not have been higher, with struggling Tigres UANL desperate for survival points against high-flying Toluca. The home side wasted no time tearing up the form book. In the sixth minute, Juan Brunetta struck early, immediately shifting the Balance of the tie. The visitors responded by hoarding the ball, eventually dominating possession with a staggering 70%. Yet, Tigres looked venomous in transition. They doubled their lead at the 37-minute mark when Guillermo Martinez finished off a swift move created by Emiliano Gómez. Toluca finally found their rhythm just before the break, as João Paulo Dias Fernandes pulled one back to keep the league leaders breathing.

The Touchline Drama

Tensions boiled over entirely on the stroke of half-time. Toluca staff member Antonio Ricardo Mohamed Matijevich saw red for abusive language, sending the Intensity levels completely off the charts. Despite the touchline chaos, Toluca emerged from the tunnel with renewed attacking purpose. Their tactical adjustments paid immediate dividends when substitute Federico Viñas leveled the proceedings at 2-2 in the 54th minute, capitalizing on a sharp feed from Hélio Júnio Nunes de Castro. The visitors smelled blood, committing bodies forward to complete the comeback, setting up a frantic and wide-open final third of the match.

The Counter-Punch

Just as Toluca looked primed to snatch victory, Tigres delivered a lethal Upset Factor blow. Juan Brunetta became the ultimate hero, slotting home his second goal in the 60th minute thanks to Fernando Gorriarán's precise vision. The final half-hour turned into a relentless siege. A barrage of 37 combined shots made this an epic shootout, while Toluca goalkeeper L. García was forced into 10 crucial saves just to keep the scoreline respectable. Tigres held firm against the onslaught, securing a massive lifeline in their fight at the bottom of the table, proving that possession statistics mean nothing without ruthless finishing.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Antonio Ricardo Mohamed Matijevich impact the match?

The touchline dismissal spiked the emotional temperature. Toluca harnessed this fury to equalize, but their aggressive push left them fatally exposed to counter-attacks.

What made J. Brunetta the Man of the Match?

His ruthless efficiency in front of goal was the difference-maker. He bookended the scoring with an early opener and the decisive match-winner.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A severe tactical clash: Toluca committed massive numbers forward while holding 70% possession, allowing Tigres to exploit huge defensive gaps on fast breaks.

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
30%
70%
Tigres UANL 30%
Toluca 70%
Shots
20
17
Tigres UANL 20
Toluca 17
Shots on Target
13
8
Tigres UANL 13
Toluca 8
Expected Goals (xG)
1.81
1.18
Tigres UANL 1.81
Toluca 1.18
Passes
227
537
Tigres UANL 227
Toluca 537
Corners
5
6
Tigres UANL 5
Toluca 6
Fouls
13
20
Tigres UANL 13
Toluca 20
Yellow Cards
1
4
Tigres UANL 1
Toluca 4
Red Cards
0
0
Tigres UANL 0
Toluca 0

Match Events

6' ⚽ Juan Brunetta
Alexis Vega 🟨 33'
37' ⚽ Guillermo Martinez (Emiliano Gómez)
João Paulo Dias Fernandes (Brian Garcia ) ⚽ 42'
Brian Garcia 🟨 43'
↓ Érick Gutiérrez ↑Federico Viñas 🔄 45'
Antonio Ricardo Mohamed Matijevich 🟥 45'+4
HT
Federico Viñas (Hélio Júnio Nunes de Castro) ⚽ 54'
60' ⚽ Juan Brunetta (Fernando Gorriarán)
69' 🔄 ↓ Alan Franco ↑Vladimir Loroña
69' 🔄 ↓ Emiliano Gómez ↑Diego Sánchez
↓ Alexis Vega ↑Jesús Angulo 🔄 70'
↓ Hélio Júnio Nunes de Castro ↑Jorge Diaz 🔄 71'
↓ Brian Garcia ↑Santiago Simon 🔄 71'
77' 🔄 ↓ Guillermo Martinez ↑Rodrigo Aguirre
77' 🔄 ↓ Diego Lainez ↑Jonathan Herrera
89' 🔄 ↓ Juan Brunetta ↑Jesús Garza
90' 🟨 Vladimir Loroña
↓ Nicolás Castro ↑Pavel Pérez 🔄 90'
Franco Romero 🟨 90'+3
Andres Pereira 🟨 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Tigres UANL

Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Rafael Guerrero
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Joaquim
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Mauro Laínez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Fernando Gorriarán
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
César Araújo
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Diego Lainez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Juan Brunetta
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
7
On Target
9.0
Rating
Emiliano Gómez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.4
Rating
Forwards
Guillermo Martínez
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8.1
Rating
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Israel Aceves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Garza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Loroña
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Toluca

Goalkeepers
Luis García
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
10
Saves
10
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Brian García
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Pereira
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Jesús Gallardo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Franco Romero
MAGNET
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
58
Passes
10
Duels
Érick Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Helinho
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Nicolás Castro
NPC
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
43%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Alexis Vega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Paulinho
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Hugo González
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everardo López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pável Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Simón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Angulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Viñas
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/31/2026 Toluca 1 - 1 (PEN 6-5) Tigres UANL CONCACAF Champions League Estadio Nemesio Diez
01/18/2026 Tigres UANL 0 - 0 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Universitario
12/15/2025 Toluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
12/12/2025 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Universitario
07/27/2025 Toluca 3 - 4 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
05/18/2025 Toluca 3 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
05/15/2025 Tigres UANL 1 - 1 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/02/2025 Toluca 1 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
11/07/2024 Tigres UANL 2 - 1 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Universitario
03/02/2024 Toluca 2 - 1 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
05/31/2026
1 - 1 (PEN 6-5)
CONCACAF Champions League Estadio Nemesio Diez
01/18/2026
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
12/15/2025
2 - 1 (PEN 9-8)
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
12/12/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
07/27/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
05/18/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
05/15/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/02/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
11/07/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
03/02/2024
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
Tigres UANL Win
Toluca Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 10 21 22 11 +11 DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)LCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)
2 Toluca 11 20 25 15 +10 LTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)WPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)
3 Club Queretaro 10 20 15 8 +7 WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)WClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)
4 Guadalajara Chivas 11 19 18 11 +7 DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)
5 Leon 11 18 15 12 +3 DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)
6 Atlas 11 18 17 18 -1 DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)LToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)
7 Cruz Azul 11 17 22 21 +1 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)WCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)
8 Club Tijuana 10 15 15 14 +1 DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)LClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)
9 Puebla 11 15 12 13 -1 DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)LPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)
10 Monterrey 10 14 17 15 +2 DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)LAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)
11 CF Pachuca 11 13 18 14 +4 DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)WAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)
12 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 11 13 17 19 -2 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)
13 Tigres UANL 11 13 13 15 -2 WTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)
14 Santos Laguna 11 13 12 16 -4 WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)WToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 11 12 15 20 -5 LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)
16 Atlante FC 11 11 12 17 -5 LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)LAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)
17 Necaxa 11 9 15 23 -8 DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)
18 FC Juarez 11 4 8 26 -18 DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)

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