Liga MX Apertura - 13

Toluca 4 - 0 FT Club Queretaro

Estadio Nemesio Díez

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Futmetrix Verdict
35
FT
Sat, Oct 18
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Toluca
4-0
Club Queretaro
⚡ Intensity 45
⚖️ Balance 15
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Toluca crush Queretaro in ruthless display.

Toluca's First-Half Blitz Decimates Queretaro

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A devastating fifteen-minute spell showcased Toluca's title credentials while highlighting Queretaro's alarming defensive frailties.

The Opening Avalanche

Toluca dominated possession right from the kick-off at Estadio Nemesio Díez, pinning Club Queretaro deep into their own half. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' pressing game left the visitors gasping for air from the very first exchanges. It did not take long for this immense pressure to tell. N. Castro broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, setting the tone for a relentless offensive display that would define the night. Before Queretaro could even reorganise their defensive lines, Paulinho doubled the advantage just seven minutes later, finishing a brilliant move orchestrated by J. Angulo. The early Upset Factor was entirely eradicated as the home side turned the pitch into a tactical playground, leaving Queretaro veteran Pablo Barrera and his teammates chasing shadows across the turf.

No Mercy from the Spot

With the Balance of the match entirely skewed in their favour, Toluca refused to take their foot off the gas pedal. A flurry of fluid attacking sequences resulted in a penalty being awarded just on the half-hour mark. A. Vega stepped up with supreme confidence to convert the spot-kick, effectively ending the contest before the half-time whistle even blew. Despite Queretaro managing to test the waters with a few attempts of their own—forcing a handful of crucial saves from the home goalkeeper—they completely lacked the cutting edge required to mount any sort of meaningful comeback. The massive gap in quality and current league standings was glaringly obvious throughout, as the hosts maintained their suffocating grip on the midfield battle and dictated the flow of play.

Coasting to the Finish Line

The second half saw a slight, understandable drop in tempo, but the high Stakes surrounding Toluca's ongoing playoff push kept them highly focused and disciplined. They managed the game expertly, utilizing their 63% possession to dictate the rhythm, conserve energy, and thoroughly frustrate their outmatched opponents. The ultimate cherry on top came in the 66th minute when Angulo turned from provider to executioner, beautifully slotting home his team's fourth goal after a precise, sweeping feed from Paulinho. This emphatic 4-0 victory cements Toluca's position in the upper echelons of the table, sitting comfortably just four points off the summit. Meanwhile, Queretaro remains marooned in the basement, searching desperately for tactical answers to their dismal defensive form.

Key Questions

What made Jesús Ricardo Angulo the Man of the Match?

Angulo delivered a complete attacking masterclass, orchestrating the midfield with two key passes while securing both a crucial assist and a brilliant second-half goal.

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
63%
37%
Toluca 63%
Club Queretaro 37%
Shots
15
14
Toluca 15
Club Queretaro 14
Shots on Target
7
5
Toluca 7
Club Queretaro 5
Passes
572
324
Toluca 572
Club Queretaro 324
Pass Accuracy
90%
88%
Toluca 90%
Club Queretaro 88%
Corners
3
6
Toluca 3
Club Queretaro 6
Fouls
15
14
Toluca 15
Club Queretaro 14
Yellow Cards
1
0
Toluca 1
Club Queretaro 0
Red Cards
0
0
Toluca 0
Club Queretaro 0

Match Events

15' N. Castro
22' Paulinho (J. Angulo)
30' A. Vega
J. Gomez Jhojan Julio 🔄 32'
34' 🟨 Alexis Vega
HT
46' 🔄 J. Gallardo A. Alvarez
E. Armenta M. A. Carcelen Carabali 🔄 46'
62' 🔄 M. Ruiz H. Herrera
62' 🔄 A. Vega O. Virgen
66' J. Angulo (Paulinho)
R. Bogarin C. Garcia 🔄 67'
L. Rodriguez P. Barrera 🔄 67'
72' 🔄 Paulinho R. Morales
J. Perlaza F. Venegas 🔄 74'
83' 🔄 N. Castro A. Briseno
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Toluca

Goalkeepers
H. Gonzalez
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
S. Simon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Mendez
MAGNET
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
69
Passes
5
Duels
E. del Villar
MAGNET
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
79
Passes
3
Duels
J. Gallardo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
F. Romero
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
77
Passes
2
Duels
J. Angulo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Castro
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Vega
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Paulinho
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.5
Rating
BENCH
L. Garcia
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Briseno
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Morales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club Queretaro

Goalkeepers
G. Allison
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. I. Mendoza Martin
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
D. Reyes
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Homenchenko
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
J. Perlaza
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
R. Bogarin
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. Armenta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
L. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
A. Avila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Venegas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Robles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhojan Julio
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
M. A. Carcelen Carabali
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Barrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/18/2025 Toluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
02/27/2025 Toluca 5 - 0 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
10/19/2024 Club Queretaro 0 - 1 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
01/13/2024 Club Queretaro 2 - 2 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
10/08/2023 Toluca 3 - 1 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
03/06/2023 Club Queretaro 1 - 0 Toluca Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
10/18/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
02/27/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
10/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
01/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
10/08/2023
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Díez
03/06/2023
Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
Toluca Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 13 31 39 16 +23 WToluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (18-10-2025)WLeon 2 - 4 Toluca (05-10-2025)WToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlán (28-09-2025)WToluca 6 - 2 Monterrey (25-09-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 3 Toluca (21-09-2025)
2 Cruz Azul 13 28 24 16 +8 WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (05-10-2025)LClub Tijuana 2 - 0 Cruz Azul (29-09-2025)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-09-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 FC Juarez (20-09-2025)
3 Club America 13 27 27 13 +14 LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Club America (19-10-2025)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)WClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)DMonterrey 2 - 2 Club America (21-09-2025)
4 Monterrey 13 27 26 20 +6 DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)DClub Tijuana 2 - 2 Monterrey (06-10-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)LToluca 6 - 2 Monterrey (25-09-2025)DMonterrey 2 - 2 Club America (21-09-2025)
5 Tigres UANL 13 26 27 13 +14 WTigres UANL 5 - 3 Necaxa (18-10-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (05-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)WTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlas (25-09-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (21-09-2025)
6 Pachuca 13 21 18 15 +3 DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Pachuca (18-10-2025)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Pachuca (04-10-2025)WPachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 Pachuca (24-09-2025)LPachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)
7 Club Tijuana 13 20 26 17 +9 LPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)DClub Tijuana 2 - 2 Monterrey (06-10-2025)WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 Cruz Azul (29-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)WClub Tijuana 5 - 0 Leon (20-09-2025)
8 Guadalajara Chivas 13 20 20 18 +2 WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)WPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 3 Toluca (21-09-2025)
9 FC Juarez 13 19 18 17 +1 DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Pachuca (18-10-2025)LAtlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez (04-10-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (24-09-2025)LCruz Azul 3 - 2 FC Juarez (20-09-2025)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 13 14 16 20 -4 DMonterrey 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-10-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (06-10-2025)LClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (24-09-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (21-09-2025)
11 Atletico San Luis 13 13 19 20 -1 WAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)LMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LPachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
12 Santos Laguna 13 13 15 21 -6 WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (05-10-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)
13 Atlas 13 13 21 29 -8 LAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Atlas (18-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 1 FC Juarez (04-10-2025)WAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlas (25-09-2025)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
14 Leon 13 12 12 24 -12 LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 Leon (18-10-2025)LLeon 2 - 4 Toluca (05-10-2025)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlán (24-09-2025)LClub Tijuana 5 - 0 Leon (20-09-2025)
15 Mazatlán 13 11 15 23 -8 LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Mazatlán (19-10-2025)WMazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (04-10-2025)LToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlán (28-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlán (24-09-2025)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)
16 Club Queretaro 13 11 14 25 -11 LToluca 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (18-10-2025)WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-09-2025)WPachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)
17 Necaxa 13 9 14 26 -12 LTigres UANL 5 - 3 Necaxa (18-10-2025)LNecaxa 0 - 1 Pachuca (04-10-2025)LAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)WNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)
18 Puebla 13 8 14 32 -18 WPuebla 4 - 3 Club Tijuana (18-10-2025)LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Puebla (04-10-2025)LPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 Pachuca (24-09-2025)LNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)