Liga MX Gameweek 2, Clausura
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' ↓ O. Rodriguez ↑A. Correa
46' ↓ U. Antuna ↑D. Lainez
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
Nahuel Guzmán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joaquim 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
77
Passes
15
Duels
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Osvaldo Rodríguez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jesús Garza 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
0%
Pass Acc
Fernando Gorriarán
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
66
Passes
10
Duels
Rômulo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Juan Brunetta
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Loroña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Ordóñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Lainez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Ángel Correa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
André-Pierre Gignac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jesús Rivas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pablo Bennevendo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Nathan Silva
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Ángel Azuaje
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Álvaro Angulo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Pedro Vite 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza Cantu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Robert Morales 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán 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
Rodrigo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan 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: 8 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tigres UANL
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Tigres UANL
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide at Estadio Universitario
Worth Watching 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.