Liga MX Clausura - Quarter-finals
Toluca 0 - 1 FT CF Pachuca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Valencia (E. Montiel) 8'
A. Bautista 41'
HT
60' ↓ S. Cordova ↑Paulinho
60' ↓ J. Angulo ↑N. Castro
60' ↓ D. Barbosa ↑S. Simon
↓ O. Idrissi ↑A. Dominguez 64'
↓ C. Sanchez ↑R. Lopez 75'
75' ↓ P. Perez ↑F. Rossi
76' A. Alvarez
82' ↓ A. Alvarez ↑M. Isais
↓ E. Montiel ↑S. Rodriguez 90'
↓ Kenedy ↑J. Berlanga 90'
CF Pachuca 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toluca
Goalkeepers
Luis García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Bruno Méndez 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
69
Passes
11
Duels
Everardo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alek Álvarez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Franco Romero
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
83
Passes
4
Duels
Marcel Ruíz
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
91
Passes
5
Duels
Sebastián Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jesús Ricardo Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Pavel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Jorge Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hugo Gonzalez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Erick Orta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Castro 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Victor Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
75
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Eduardo Bauermann
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
96
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Sergio Barreto
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
96
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Alan Bautista 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Midfielders
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Elías Montiel
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Jose Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
René López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristobal Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonatan Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Toluca | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Diez |
| 03/22/2026 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 10/27/2025 | Toluca | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 03/29/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 09/18/2024 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/31/2024 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/03/2023 | Toluca | 5 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 02/20/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/31/2022 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/28/2022 | Toluca | 1 - 5 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
05/04/2026
03/22/2026
10/27/2025
03/29/2025
09/18/2024
03/31/2024
09/03/2023
02/20/2023
10/31/2022
10/28/2022
Toluca Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pachuca Stun Toluca in Quarter-Final First Leg
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. An early counter-punch and a masterclass in defensive resilience earned CF Pachuca a crucial advantage on the road, setting the stage for a tense return fixture.
The Opening Act
The Stakes were sky-high as the Clausura quarter-finals roared to life under the lights at Estadio Nemesio Diez. Fans barely had time to settle into their seats before CF Pachuca completely silenced the home crowd. In just the eighth minute, a lightning-fast sequence carved the defense open. E. Montiel spotted a gap and slipped a perfectly weighted pass through the lines to E. Valencia, who kept his composure and buried the chance with lethal precision. That dramatic early opener completely shattered the pre-match Balance, forcing Toluca to abandon any cautious tactical blueprint and immediately chase the tie. The visitors happily accepted this narrative shift, willingly dropping deep and conceding territory to protect their precious advantage. It set the stage for a classic attack-versus-defense scenario, with the away side tightly packing their defensive third while constantly looking to strike back on the quick transition.
The Pivot
What followed the opening goal was a relentless, grinding siege. The hosts completely dominated possession, holding an overwhelming 72% of the ball as they systematically pinned their opponents back into their own half. The midfield orchestration from Franco Romero kept the pressure cooking, cycling the ball out wide and earning the hosts a staggering ten corners in their search for an equalizer. However, the true Intensity of the contest was reflected in the frantic box-to-box transitions. While the home side prodded and probed around the penalty area, Pachuca remained a constant, terrifying threat on the counter-attack, frequently exposing the high defensive line. It ultimately took an absolute masterclass from home goalkeeper Luis García, who delivered five crucial, world-class saves, to prevent the tie from slipping out of reach entirely before the second half even gathered momentum.
Resolution
Despite attempting 15 total shots and completely controlling the physical tempo of the contest, the hosts simply lacked the clinical cutting edge required to break through a resilient low block. Pachuca’s organized defensive line stood remarkably firm, absorbing waves of pressure to secure a gritty upset victory on the road. The high Upset Factor adds a fascinating, unpredictable layer to this two-leg tie. The final whistle means the visitors take a vital, hard-earned one-goal lead back home for the decisive second leg on May 10. For the home side, the knockout mission is now crystal clear and daunting: they must rediscover their shooting boots and overturn this frustrating deficit away from home. Their entire season hangs by a thread, and failure to respond will mean a bitter exit from the Clausura quarter-finals.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal?
E. Valencia scored the decisive goal in the 8th minute, beautifully assisted by E. Montiel.
When is the second leg of the tie?
The decisive second leg will be played on May 10, 2026, hosted by CF Pachuca.
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.
First Blood in the Clausura Quarter-Finals
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A fast-starting Pachuca side aims to exploit Toluca's late-season stumble in this crucial Liguilla first leg.
The Setup
The Toluca machine has sputtered. Ending the regular season on a dreadful run of form, the hosts suddenly look vulnerable heading into the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, CF Pachuca hit their stride at the perfect time, rattling off three consecutive victories to secure fourth place. With a solid Form rating indicating goals are practically guaranteed, this May clash promises fireworks. The Stakes are crystal clear: survive and advance. The hosts must secure an advantage before the decisive return leg at Pachuca on May 10th.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the defensive resilience of Federico Pereira against the creative spark of Víctor Guzmán. The Pachuca talisman operates in the dangerous pockets of space that Toluca's backline has struggled to close recently. Our Stars metric highlights this duel as the tactical fulcrum of the match.
Our Expectation
Despite Toluca entering as favorites on home soil, their lack of momentum is alarming. Expect a high-tempo affair with goals at both ends. Pachuca's attacking rhythm gives them the edge to snatch a narrow away win, setting up a dramatic second leg.