Liga MX Clausura - 2
Toluca 3 - 1 FT Santos Laguna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Villalba (E. Bullaude) 21'
Javier Güemez 32'
34' Marcel Ruíz
34' Helinho
Kevin Picon 38'
HT
46' ↓ A. Briseno ↑E. del Villar
46' ↓ F. Pumpido ↑S. Simon
↓ K. Picon ↑C. Dajome 46'
50' H. Ortega
53' M. Ruiz
↓ J. Guemez ↑A. Lopez 57'
↓ R. Sordo ↑K. Palacios 57'
60' Helinho
64' ↓ N. Castro ↑P. Perez
↓ E. Bullaude ↑T. Jimenez 64'
Efrain Orona 69'
Bruno Amione 69'
70' ↓ Helinho ↑S. Cordova
↓ L. Di Yorio ↑S. Mariscal Murra 72'
82' ↓ J. Angulo ↑J. Diaz
Carlos Gruezo 84'
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
F. Pumpido 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
F. Pereira 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
92
Passes
9
Duels
J. Gallardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Ruiz 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
F. Romero
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
98
Passes
4
Duels
Helinho 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
J. Angulo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
N. Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
H. Gonzalez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. del Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
F. Villalba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Guemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
C. Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sordo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
E. Bullaude 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
L. Di Yorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
H. Holguin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mariscal Murra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Dajome 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
T. Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 4 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 04/07/2025 | Toluca | 2 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 09/23/2024 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/22/2024 | Toluca | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 11/06/2023 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 02/24/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 5 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
07/17/2025
04/07/2025
09/23/2024
02/22/2024
11/06/2023
02/24/2023
Toluca Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
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
A Ten-Minute Tornado: Toluca Overwhelm Santos Laguna
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A staggering display of attacking persistence saw the hosts brush aside an early deficit to underline their heavyweight status in the Clausura.
The Early Illusion
The atmosphere at the Estadio Nemesio Diez was thick with expectation, but the script was violently ripped up in the early exchanges. Toluca immediately seized control of the ball, dictating the tempo and setting up camp in the opposition half. Yet, football is a game of fine margins, and the Upset Factor flared wildly in the 21st minute. Against the run of play, Santos Laguna orchestrated a rare foray forward. E. Bullaude found a pocket of space and slipped a precise pass to F. Villalba, who silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish. The visitors, languishing near the foot of the table, suddenly found themselves protecting an unlikely lead. The hosts refused to panic, maintaining a vice-like grip on possession and ramping up the Intensity as they relentlessly probed for a way through a stubborn, deep-sitting defensive block.
The Crimson Tide
Whatever was said in the home dressing room at half-time worked wonders, as the second period unleashed a hurricane of attacking football. The delicate Balance of the match was utterly shattered in a devastating ten-minute spell that left the visitors gasping for air. The pressure finally told in the 50th minute when absolute chaos in the box forced an unfortunate own goal from H. Ortega, drawing the hosts level. Smelling blood, the home side did not hesitate. A mere three minutes later, the dynamic M. Ruiz capitalised on the sweeping momentum to fire his team into a deserved lead. The sheer volume of chances was staggering, with a 22-to-3 shot disparity painting the picture of a completely one-sided siege. Santos Laguna's goalkeeper performed heroics with seven saves just to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable.
Ruthless Resolution
With the lead secured and confidence surging, the hosts moved in for the kill. On the hour mark, their attacking dominance was rewarded with a penalty. Helinho stepped up to the spot, demonstrating ice-cold composure to dispatch the spot-kick and essentially end the contest. This 3-1 victory reinforces the immense Stakes for Toluca, cementing their position in third place and keeping the pressure squarely on the league leaders. They dominated an incredible 73% of possession, passing their opponents into submission with supreme accuracy. For Santos Laguna, the defeat is another painful blow in a miserable campaign, leaving them rooted near the bottom of the standings. Ultimately, this was a commanding statement from a team with genuine championship aspirations.
Key Questions
How did Toluca complete the comeback from behind?
Following an own goal, Toluca launched an unrelenting attacking siege. M. Ruiz struck immediately, and Helinho confidently converted a penalty to seal a devastating ten-minute turnaround.
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.
Unbeaten Toluca Host Desperate Santos Laguna
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. An extreme mismatch in the standings pits title contenders against relegation battlers, promising a dramatic clash of contrasting motivations on the pitch.
The Setup
Third-placed Toluca welcome bottom-dwelling Santos Laguna to Estadio Nemesio Diez on January 15, 2026. The hosts boast a terrifying Form rating, completely undefeated in twelve matches. Their ironclad defense has conceded just seven times all campaign, providing a rock-solid foundation for their attackers to thrive. Meanwhile, the visitors languish in 18th place, crippled by a leaky backline that has shipped a massive thirty goals already. The Balance is heavily skewed toward the home side, accurately reflecting the huge eighteen-point gap between these two outfits. However, the Stakes remain massive for the away team, who desperately need points to salvage their miserable season and climb out of the Liga MX basement. A glittering Stars rating highlights the pure individual quality on display, especially from a soaring home attack featuring playmakers like Alexis Vega.
Key Battle
Helinho against Kevin Palacios. Toluca's dynamic forward has been slicing through defensive blocks with absolute ease, posing a lethal threat to a fragile Santos backline. On the other side, Palacios carries the heavy offensive burden for the visitors. He must exploit any rare counter-attacking spaces left behind by Toluca's aggressive high line if Santos are to find a shock lifeline in this gruelling away fixture.
Our Prediction
We expect Toluca to completely dominate possession and pin Santos Laguna deep in their own penalty area from the opening whistle. The hosts will likely breach the defensive wall early, controlling the tempo while forcing goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo into a terribly busy night. Ultimately, a comfortable victory is expected for the home side, deepening the misery for the struggling visiting squad.