Liga MX Clausura - 2
Tigres UANL 0 - 1 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Morales (J. Ruvalcaba) 23'
39' Juan José Purata
Keylor Navas 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ U. Antuna ↑D. Lainez
46' ↓ O. Rodriguez ↑A. Correa
Cesar Garza 55'
57' ↓ N. Ibanez ↑A. Gignac
Jorge Ruvalcaba 67'
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑A. Medina 67'
68' ↓ M. Flores ↑D. A. Sanchez Guevara
↓ P. Vite ↑R. Lopez 78'
↓ R. Morales ↑Juninho 82'
84' ↓ J. Sanchez ↑I. Lopez
Álvaro Angulo 89'
90'+3 Joaquim
Álvaro Angulo 90'+6
Álvaro Angulo 90'+6
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
Joaquim 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
77
Passes
15
Duels
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
O. Rodriguez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Garza 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
0%
Pass Acc
F. Gorriaran
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
66
Passes
10
Duels
Romulo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
U. Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Brunetta
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
M. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
N. Ibanez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
F. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Lorona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. I. Ordonez Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lainez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
A. Correa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. A. Sanchez Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
K. Navas 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
J. Rivas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
P. Bennevendo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Nathan Silva
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
A. Azuaje
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
A. Angulo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
P. Vite 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Garza 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
J. Ruvalcaba 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
R. Morales 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
P. Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 04/20/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 09/01/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 3 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/04/2024 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 12/11/2023 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 12/08/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
09/21/2025
04/20/2025
09/01/2024
02/04/2024
12/11/2023
12/08/2023
Tigres UANL Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
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
The Strike and The Shield
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A monumental defensive masterclass from the visitors turned a completely one-sided beatdown on paper into a gritty away victory.
The Early Breakthrough
Tigres UANL dominated possession with an overwhelming 68% of the ball, turning Estadio Universitario into a heavily tilted pitch right from the opening whistle. The hosts controlled the tempo with slick passing, but their aggressive, high line and sheer offensive Intensity left them exposed on the counter-attack. In the 23rd minute, completely against the run of play, the visitors executed a devastating transitional move. J. Ruvalcaba managed to find R. Morales in a pocket of space, and the forward clinically dispatched one of the very few clear-cut chances his side would see all night. That singular moment of precision utterly shifted the Balance of the match, forcing the hosts to throw caution to the wind while the visitors happily dropped deep into a rigid defensive block.
The Siege of Nuevo León
What followed was a truly relentless attacking siege from the home side. Tigres unleashed a staggering barrage of 32 total shots, bombarding the penalty area and racking up 18 corner kicks in a desperate search for an equalizer. The sheer volume of their attacking sequences resulted in a massive expected goals tally of 2.88, yet they repeatedly smashed into a solid brick wall. Keylor Navas rolled back the years with an absolute masterclass, executing six crucial saves to keep his hard-earned clean sheet intact. Directly in front of him, the defensive pairing of Nathan Silva and Pablo Bennevendo anchored a heroic backline, putting their bodies on the line to block an incredible 14 shots and clear countless dangerous crosses from the flanks.
Survival and Playoff Implications
The immense Stakes of this crucial playoff zone clash finally boiled over deep into second-half stoppage time. As Tigres mounted their final desperate waves of pressure, Álvaro Angulo saw a straight red card for a cynical foul, leaving the visitors to defend their incredibly slender lead with only ten men for the dying seconds. They managed to successfully cross the finish line, securing a vital away victory that solidifies their hold on fourth place in the standings and keeps them within seven points of the league leaders. For Tigres, this 0-1 defeat feels like a cruel anomaly on the stat sheet. They remain lodged in seventh place, ruing a frustrating night where their monumental offensive volume simply failed to break an unbreakable defensive shield.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Álvaro Angulo impact the match?
It created massive late tension, forcing a ten-man Pumas side to endure the final moments of stoppage time under extreme pressure before securing the win.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide at Estadio Universitario
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A critical showdown for direct playoff qualification as Tigres look to reel in a high-flying Pumas side.
The Setup
The January 15, 2026 clash at Estadio Universitario is a genuine crunch match in the race for the top four. Tigres UANL sit seventh and trail fourth-placed U.N.A.M. - Pumas by six points. The Stakes could not be clearer: a home win blows the Liga MX regular-season race wide open, while an away victory consolidates Pumas' grip on an automatic playoff berth. A massive Stars rating guarantees fireworks, especially with André-Pierre Gignac pulling the strings with three recent assists and Nahuel Guzmán commanding the box after a staggering 21 saves. However, Tigres' shaky Form (LDWLW) is a concern against a Pumas outfit boasting a 60% away win rate and solid Balance across the pitch.
Key Battle
The standout duel features Marcelo Flores against Álvaro Angulo. Flores is in devastating touch for the hosts, slicing through defences at will, but he faces a stern test against Angulo, who seamlessly combines defensive grit with his own lethal attacking output of two goals and two assists.
Our Prediction
Pumas are exceptional road warriors, but desperation will drive Tigres forward from the first whistle. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo early, while the visitors strike viciously on the counter. Our take is an entertaining 2-2 draw that ultimately suits Pumas much better than their hosts.