Liga MX Apertura - 1
Toluca 3 - 1 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Jesús Gallardo
P. Perez (A. Palavecino) 21'
27' M. Ruiz (A. Vega)
41' J. Angulo (M. Ruiz)
45'+1 Marcel Ruíz
HT
↓ Jesus Alcantar ↑J. Rojas 60'
↓ P. Perez ↑F. Rossano 60'
66' ↓ J. P. Dominguez Chonteco ↑Bruno Mendez
66' ↓ Paulinho ↑R. Morales
↓ R. Monreal ↑R. Sanchez 71'
75' ↓ J. Angulo ↑N. Castro
↓ I. Rodriguez ↑A. Andrade 83'
↓ C. Calderon ↑T. Badaloni 83'
Diego de Buen 88'
88' ↓ A. Vega ↑Helinho
89' ↓ D. Barbosa ↑E. del Villar
90' Helinho (N. Castro)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toluca
Goalkeepers
L. Garcia 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Barbosa 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luan 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
69
Passes
6
Duels
F. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gallardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
F. Romero
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
71
Passes
4
Duels
M. Ruiz 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
J. Angulo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
A. Vega
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
H. Gonzalez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Mendez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. del Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Castro 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
6.6
Rating
V. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Helinho 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
R. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Aceves
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Pena
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
D. De Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Alcantar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
K. Rosero
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
A. Palavecino
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
61
Passes
11
Duels
C. Calderon
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
D. Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Perez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
L. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 03/08/2025 | Toluca | 5 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 10/28/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/10/2024 | Necaxa | 3 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/02/2023 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 04/30/2023 | Toluca | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
Toluca Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Toluca's Attacking Masterclass Overwhelms Spirited Necaxa
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A dazzling display of attacking depth showcased exactly why this unbeaten side remains a formidable playoff contender.
An Early Scare
The atmosphere at Estadio Nemesio Díez crackled with anticipation, but the visitors completely ripped up the script in the opening exchanges. The Upset Factor spiked dramatically in the 21st minute when P. Perez found the back of the net, finishing off a sharp move orchestrated by A. Palavecino. Going behind at home could have rattled a lesser side, but the hosts merely shrugged off the setback. They immediately controlled possession, dictating the tempo and setting up camp in the opposition half. The sheer Intensity of their response was palpable. They began turning the screw, pinning the away defence back with wave after wave of attacking transitions and slowly turning the pitch into their own personal shooting gallery as they searched for a rapid equaliser.
The Mastermind Takes Charge
The true turning point arrived when the midfield maestro decided to take the game by the scruff of the neck. The delicate Balance of the contest was shattered by M. Ruiz, who delivered an absolute masterclass. He levelled the scoreline at the 27-minute mark, slotting home following an incisive pass from A. Vega. Before the visitors could even regroup, the creator turned provider, setting up J. Angulo to snatch the lead just before halftime. The statistics paint a vivid picture of this relentless siege: a staggering 32 shots combined and heavy set-piece pressure culminating in 11 corners. The home side peppered the target with 21 shots of their own, completely suffocating the midfield and overwhelming the defensive line with their lethal movement.
The Final Blow
Entering the second half with a slender lead, the hosts demonstrated exceptional game management. With the Stakes incredibly high for a team chasing the league summit, Toluca never took their foot off the gas. Necaxa battled valiantly, pushing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, but they lacked the necessary cutting edge in the final third. The ultimate display of squad depth came in the dying moments of the match. Substitutes N. Castro and Helinho combined beautifully in the 90th minute—the latter scoring just two minutes after stepping onto the pitch. This commanding performance preserves an impressive unbeaten streak and sends a clear message to the rest of the division as the playoff race intensifies.
Key Questions
What made Marcel Ruíz the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the comeback with a clinical goal, a vital assist, and six key passes that constantly unlocked the away defence.
How did Toluca complete the comeback from behind?
By controlling possession and immediately responding with overwhelming attacking pressure, turning a one-goal deficit into a commanding lead through sheer offensive volume.
How did substitute Marcel Ruíz change the game?
Though a starter rather than a substitute, his midfield dominance dictated the tempo, while actual subs Helinho and Castro sealed the late 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.
Mismatch at the Nemesio Díez: Toluca Look to Cruise
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. With the hosts comfortably navigating the top tier of the table and the visitors struggling for any consistency, this clash lacks the competitive tension to be essential viewing.
The Setup
Toluca sit proudly in third place, boasting an unblemished record of seven wins and five draws after twelve matches. Conversely, Necaxa languish in eleventh, bleeding points and nursing seven defeats already this term. Playing out on July 13, 2025, the Stakes rating is predictably low for a standard mid-season fixture without immediate survival jeopardy. A massive gulf in our Balance rating reflects Toluca's sheer dominance and Necaxa's misery. Coupled with lopsided Form and a modest Stars rating, the narrative points firmly in one direction at the Estadio Nemesio Díez.
Key Battle
The home side's relentless attacking unit up against a highly fragile visiting backline. Necaxa's defense has already surrendered sixteen goals this campaign, and trying to plug those gaps against a confident, undefeated offensive machine will be an exhausting task for ninety minutes.
Our Expectation
A straightforward home win. Expect the title-chasers to dictate the tempo early, grab a couple of goals, and manage the remainder of the contest without breaking much of a sweat. A routine 2-0 outcome.