Liga MX Gameweek 10, Clausura

Toluca 3 - 1 FT FC Juarez

Estadio Nemesio Diez

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
73
FT
Sun, Mar 8
Espaรฑol
Toluca
3-1
FC Juarez
โšก Intensity 93
โš–๏ธ Balance 20
๐Ÿ† Stakes 0
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
VAR drama shapes Toluca's home victory.

Win Probability

  • Toluca 63%
  • Draw 22%
  • FC Juarez 16%

Futmetrix AI estimate

VAR Drama and Late Strikes Propel Toluca

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A chaotic second half defined by video technology and clinical finishing keeps the hosts marching firmly toward the Liga MX summit.

Total Control at Estadio Nemesio Diez

The action kicked off at Estadio Nemesio Diez with Toluca immediately establishing a fierce passing rhythm. Operating with a staggering 66% of the ball in the opening exchanges, the hosts turned the pitch into their own tactical playground. The Intensity was palpable as they racked up 19 total shots against a deeply entrenched FC Juarez defensive line. Midfield maestro M. Ruiz pulled the strings masterfully, dictating play and constantly probing for structural weaknesses. The opening 45 minutes felt like a relentless siege, but despite the continuous pressure and numerous entries into the final third, the visitors held their shape admirably. Juarez relied on desperate blocks and disciplined marking to keep the scoreline level heading into the interval.

The Technology Turning Point

The match exploded into life shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, video review confirmed a crucial penalty for the hosts, which Helinho dispatched with ice-cold precision. The drama escalated rapidly in the 65th minute when the referee pointed to the spot for Juarez, only for VAR to intervene and overturn the decision against Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez. That emotional swing shattered the Balance of the contest completely. Buoyed by the massive reprieve, A. Briseno doubled the home advantage at the 70-minute mark after a pinpoint delivery from S. Cordova. However, the visitors refused to surrender quietly. Just two minutes later, substitute Guilherme Castilho latched onto a brilliant pass from R. Pizarro to claw one back.

Sealing the Crucial Points

The closing stages transformed into a gripping battle of nerves under the stadium lights. With the Stakes incredibly high for a Toluca side eager to close the four-point gap to the league leaders, every possession carried massive weight. Juarez pushed men forward in a desperate hunt for an equaliser, inevitably leaving vast spaces in behind their defensive line. The hosts capitalised on this exposure perfectly in the 90th minute. Super sub Paulinho broke free to rifle home the decisive third goal, expertly assisted by Ruiz. This late dagger completely eliminated any lingering Upset Factor and secured a vital 3-1 victory. The result extends Toluca's formidable unbeaten run, showcasing their undeniable championship credentials this season.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR confirmed Toluca's opening penalty in the 52nd minute and later overturned a crucial penalty awarded to Juarez, decisively shifting the match's entire momentum.

How did substitute Antonio Briseรฑo change the game?

Despite starting the match, Briseรฑo delivered a massive impact by scoring the critical second goal in the 70th minute to finally break Juarez's stubborn resolve.

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
66%
34%
Toluca 66%
FC Juarez 34%
Shots
19
8
Toluca 19
FC Juarez 8
Shots on Target
5
2
Toluca 5
FC Juarez 2
Expected Goals (xG)
2.15
0.32
Toluca 2.15
FC Juarez 0.32
Passes
465
239
Toluca 465
FC Juarez 239
Pass Accuracy
90%
80%
Toluca 90%
FC Juarez 80%
Corners
6
4
Toluca 6
FC Juarez 4
Fouls
12
14
Toluca 12
FC Juarez 14
Yellow Cards
1
4
Toluca 1
FC Juarez 4
Red Cards
0
0
Toluca 0
FC Juarez 0

Match Events

Monchu ๐ŸŸจ 2'
HT
Moises Mosquera ๐ŸŸจ 49'
52' โ€ข Antonio Briseรฑo
54' โšฝ Helinho
57' ๐ŸŸจ Diego Barbosa
Francisco Nevarez ๐ŸŸจ 58'
โ†“ Monchu โ†‘H. E. Martinez Yepez ๐Ÿ”„ 68'
โ†“ J. M. Torres Ramirez I. โ†‘Guilherme Castilho ๐Ÿ”„ 68'
โ†“ Puma โ†‘L. Dupuy ๐Ÿ”„ 68'
Jesรบs Murillo ๐ŸŸจ 70'
70' โšฝ A. Briseno (S. Cordova)
Guilherme Castilho (R. Pizarro) โšฝ 72'
โ†“ O. Estupinan โ†‘E. Ayon ๐Ÿ”„ 74'
76' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ M. Isais โ†‘J. Gallardo
77' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ F. Rossi โ†‘Paulinho
81' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ S. Cordova โ†‘A. Vega
โ†“ F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin โ†‘J. Aquino ๐Ÿ”„ 81'
81' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Helinho โ†‘F. Pereira
86' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ N. Castro โ†‘P. Perez
90' โšฝ Paulinho (M. Ruiz)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Toluca

Goalkeepers
Luis Garcรญa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Antonio Briseรฑo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luan
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mauricio Isaรญs
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Marcel Ruiz
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Fernando Arce
MAGNET
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
52
Passes
9
Duels
Helinho
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sebastiรกn Cรณrdova
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Nicolรกs Castro
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Franco Rossi
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Hugo Gonzรกlez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Pereira
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jesรบs Gallardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everardo Lรณpez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pรกvel Pรฉrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Dรญaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Alexis Vega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Aceves
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
Sebastiรกn Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Francisco Nevรกrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Jesรบs Murillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisรฉs Mosquera
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Alejandro Mayorga
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Denzell Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Forwards
Jairo Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
ร“scar Estupiรฑรกn
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Benny Dรญaz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josรฉ Juan Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homer Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
22
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Eder Lรณpez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayรณn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martรญnez Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/08/2026 Toluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
11/30/2025 Toluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
11/27/2025 FC Juarez 1 - 2 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
08/12/2025 FC Juarez 0 - 2 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
02/22/2025 FC Juarez 0 - 4 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
07/14/2024 Toluca 3 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
03/09/2024 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
07/16/2023 Toluca 2 - 4 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
04/23/2023 Toluca 1 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
10/09/2022 Toluca 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
03/08/2026
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
11/30/2025
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Diez
11/27/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
08/12/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
02/22/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
07/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
03/09/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez
07/16/2023
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
04/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
10/09/2022
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
Toluca Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 16 39 30 15 +15 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (25-05-2026)DCruz Azul 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-05-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (17-05-2026)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (14-05-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Atlas (10-05-2026)
2 CF Pachuca 14 29 17 9 +8 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (18-05-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-05-2026)WCF Pachuca 2 - 0 Toluca (10-05-2026)WToluca 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-05-2026)WCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 14 28 25 16 +9 LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (17-05-2026)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (14-05-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (10-05-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (03-05-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 16 25 26 19 +7 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (25-05-2026)DCruz Azul 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-05-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (18-05-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-05-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Club America (11-05-2026)
5 Toluca 12 24 17 8 +9 LCF Pachuca 2 - 0 Toluca (10-05-2026)LToluca 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-05-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 12 19 20 15 +5 LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (10-05-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (03-05-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)
7 Club America 12 16 17 16 +1 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Club America (11-05-2026)DClub America 3 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (03-05-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)
8 Atlas 12 16 15 19 -4 LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Atlas (10-05-2026)LAtlas 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (03-05-2026)LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)
9 Monterrey 10 13 14 10 +4 LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
10 FC Juarez 10 11 15 18 -3 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
11 Puebla 10 11 9 13 -4 LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 10 10 16 18 -2 LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlรกn (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
13 Mazatlรกn 10 10 13 20 -7 WMazatlรกn 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlรกn (04-03-2026)WMazatlรกn 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlรกn (22-02-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlรกn (15-02-2026)
14 Leon 10 10 11 20 -9 LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LMazatlรกn 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
15 Club Tijuana 10 9 9 11 -2 LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlรกn (22-02-2026)LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
16 Necaxa 10 9 11 16 -5 LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
17 Club Queretaro 10 7 9 17 -8 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 10 5 12 26 -14 WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlรกn (15-02-2026)

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