Liga MX Apertura - 3
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
29' I. Lopez (J. Gallardo)
J. Carranza (A. Pena) 42'
R. Martinez 45'+4
45'+5 E. del Villar (I. Lopez)
J. Carranza 45'+7
A. Oliveros 45'+7
HT
↓ J. P. Torres Patino ↑P. Pedraza 46'
↓ C. Vargas ↑M. Zaleta 46'
↓ J. Ruiz ↑J. Valencia 46'
57' L. Jimenez
59' ↓ J. Diaz Price ↑V. Guzman
59' ↓ I. Lopez ↑F. Vinas
65' ↓ E. Gutierrez ↑Helinho
65' ↓ J. Angulo ↑P. Perez
↓ L. Faravelli ↑M. Espindola 67'
A. Oliveros 80'
A. Oliveros 80'
↓ D. Leyva ↑F. Mendez 85'
90' ↓ A. Vega ↑A. Briseno
90'+7 F. Romero
J. Valencia 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
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everardo López 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Federico Pereira 
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
98
Passes
11
Duels
Jesús Gallardo 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jorge Díaz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Franco Romero
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
96
Passes
11
Duels
Jesús Ricardo Angulo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Érick Gutiérrez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexis Vega
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ivan López
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Hugo Gonzalez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Briseño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Helinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Viñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Luis Jimenez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Raúl Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Peña 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Agustín Oliveros
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Danny Leyva 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Carlos Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Juan Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Javier Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Julián Carranza
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Christopher Andrade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaiky Naves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Rodriguez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mauro Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Espíndola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Valencia
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Miguel Pedroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Necaxa | 0 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 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 |
| 12/27/2022 | Toluca | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Copa por México | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 07/02/2022 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 03/05/2022 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
Toluca Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Total Eclipse: Toluca's Attacking Siege Dismantles Nine-Man Necaxa
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A relentless display of offensive superiority from the hosts laid bare the visitors' fragile discipline and catastrophic defensive limitations.
The Opening Act
A barrage of early pressure set the tone as the hosts immediately showcased why they belong near the top of the standings. The sheer Intensity of their offensive push left the visitors chasing shadows from the opening whistle. Dominating possession with complete authority, Toluca found their deserved breakthrough when J. Gallardo carved open the defense, allowing I. Lopez to confidently slot the ball home. Yet, football is a game of sudden surprises. Completely against the run of play, Necaxa managed to mount a rare counter-attack. A momentary lapse in the hosts' defensive shape allowed A. Pena to find J. Carranza, who leveled the scoreline and briefly silenced the home crowd just before the interval.
The Pivot
Just as the visitors seemed poised to head into the dressing room with renewed belief, chaos erupted in stoppage time. The entire Balance of the contest shifted dramatically within a breathtaking two-minute window. First, E. del Villar capitalized on a brilliant sequence orchestrated by Lopez to restore the home side's advantage, completely deflating the opposition. The real hammer blow, however, came moments later. Goalscorer Carranza lost his composure entirely, committing an offense that resulted in a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct. That single moment of indiscipline turned a competitive fixture into a tactical nightmare for the visitors, stripping away their offensive outlet and forcing them into desperate defensive survival mode for the remainder of the evening.
Resolution
Emerging for the second half with a man advantage, the hosts initiated an absolute attacking siege. Alexis Vega took complete control of the midfield, orchestrating a staggering 25-shot total that turned the final third into a shooting gallery. The relentless pressure eventually forced a catastrophic error, as an unfortunate own goal from L. Jimenez put the result beyond any doubt. The visitors' misery was compounded late on when a frustrated A. Oliveros received his marching orders, reducing them to nine men. Given the early season Stakes in the Apertura, this ruthless display firmly solidifies the hosts' credentials while exposing severe disciplinary issues that the visiting camp must immediately address.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Carranza impact the match?
Occurring right before half-time, it completely destroyed the visitors' tactical setup, allowing the home side to turn the second half into an uncontested attacking siege.
What made Alexis Vega the Man of the Match?
He was the ultimate creative force, delivering four key passes and dictating the tempo with flawless vision to continuously unpick a vulnerable defense.
What does this mean for Toluca's season?
It cements their position near the top of the early Apertura table, proving they have the firepower and discipline to mount a serious title challenge.
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.
Early Apertura Test Lacks Clear Fireworks
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. With a massive gulf in quality and low early-season stakes, this fixture feels more like a routine exercise than a compelling spectacle.
The Setup
Toluca welcome Necaxa for matchday 3 of the Liga MX Apertura. With the season just getting underway, the Stakes sit at a rock-bottom rating, as direct playoff pressure is still months away. A heavily skewed Balance score reflects the wide gap in probabilities, with Toluca holding an overwhelming advantage as the home favorite. Meanwhile, the Form rating indicates that both teams are still shaking off the rust of pre-season and struggling to build serious momentum. A modest Stars metric further confirms that we should not expect marquee magic to elevate what promises to be a grueling, tactical affair.
Key Battle
Without standout individual matchups to highlight, this encounter boils down to a classic tactical siege. Toluca's fluid attacking midfield unit will patiently probe and attempt to break down Necaxa's rigid, low defensive block. The visitors will likely absorb pressure and hope to strike on a rare counter-attack, but simply keeping the home side at bay will be a massive uphill struggle for the away defense.
Our Prediction
Toluca will dominate possession and dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Necaxa will try to defend deep, but the constant offensive waves will eventually force cracks in their defensive structure. Expect a comfortable, professional 2-0 victory for the home side, with both goals coming from sustained spells of pressure.