Liga MX Apertura - Final
Toluca 2 - 1 PEN 9-8 Tigres UANL
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Federico Pereira
F. Gorriaran (A. Gignac) 14'
40' Helinho (F. Romero)
45'+3 Santiago Simón
HT
↓ M. Farfan ↑J. Aquino 46'
52' Paulinho (Helinho)
↓ A. Gignac ↑N. Ibanez 57'
Ángel Correa 64'
69' Paulinho
73' ↓ Helinho ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
Juan Brunetta 78'
80' ↓ J. Angulo ↑A. Vega
90' ↓ N. Castro ↑Bruno Mendez
↓ J. Brunetta ↑O. Herrera 90'
90'+3 ↓ Paulinho ↑D. Barbosa
↓ Romulo ↑J. Vigon 105'
↓ D. Lainez ↑U. Antuna 105'
112' ↓ E. del Villar ↑O. Virgen
113' ↓ M. Ruiz ↑F. Arce
117' Diego Barbosa
145' Franco Romero
Juan Vigón 145'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toluca
Goalkeepers
Luis García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Simón 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Federico Pereira
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
86%
Pass Acc
Everardo López 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Jesús Gallardo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marcel Ruiz 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
65
Passes
17
Duels
Franco Romero 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
7.9
Rating
Helinho 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jesús Angulo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Castro 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Forwards
Paulinho 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Hugo González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Briseño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Isaís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Domínguez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Héctor Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oswaldo Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
56
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Joaquim
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Farfan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Jesús Garza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rômulo
NPC
105
Minutes
105
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Fernando Gorriarán
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Diego Lainez
NPC
105
Minutes
105
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Ángel Correa 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
8
Attempts
75%
Success %
Juan Brunetta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
André-Pierre Gignac 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osvaldo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Toluca | 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Diez |
| 12/12/2025 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 07/27/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 4 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 05/18/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 0 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
12/15/2025
12/12/2025
07/27/2025
05/18/2025
Toluca Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Brutal Siege in El Infierno
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An exhausting battle of attacking volume versus defensive resilience that stretched deep into the chaos of extra time.
Early Silencer
Carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Tigres UANL arrived at Estadio Nemesio Diez looking to manage the tie. They struck gold early. In the 14th minute, A. Gignac set up F. Gorriaran, doubling their aggregate lead and threatening to kill the contest entirely. The Stakes were immense, but rather than wilt, Toluca responded with overwhelming force. Dominating possession with 67% of the ball, the home side pinned their opponents deep in their own half and initiated a relentless bombardment.
The Crimson Tide
The tactical Balance shifted completely before the break. Helinho ignited the comeback on 40 minutes, converting from a Franco Romero pass. The Intensity shot through the roof as the hosts turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. Just after the interval, Helinho turned provider, teeing up Paulinho to make it 2-1 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate. Dictated by the brilliant Marcel Ruíz in midfield, Toluca racked up a staggering 31 total shots, relentlessly searching for the tie-winner.
Survival and Red Mist
Despite the one-sided attacking metrics, this final refused to yield a clear winner in regulation. The Upset Factor lay entirely in the visitors' defensive defiance. Veteran goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán pulled off a superhuman 10 saves to keep Tigres alive amid the barrage. As legs tired and the match dragged deep into extra time, frustrations boiled over. In the 145th minute, both Franco Romero and Juan Vigón were shown straight red cards for violent conduct, perfectly encapsulating the gruelling, attritional nature of this championship decider.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Franco Romero impact the match?
His 145th-minute dismissal alongside Juan Vigón left both exhausted sides with ten men during the chaotic, high-pressure final moments of extra time.
What made Helinho the Man of the Match?
He single-handedly sparked the comeback, scoring the vital first goal and assisting the second while constantly terrorising the opposing defence.
How did Toluca complete the comeback from behind?
They laid absolute siege to the penalty area, dominating 67% of possession and firing 31 shots to break down a stubborn defensive block.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Glory or Heartbreak at Estadio Nemesio Diez
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Toluca must overturn a one-goal deficit against a stubborn Tigres side to claim the ultimate prize in Liga MX.
The Setup
The visiting side holds all the cards after Á. Correa's crucial 46th-minute strike gave Tigres UANL a vital 1-0 aggregate lead in the first leg. Now, stepping into the intense pressure cooker of Estadio Nemesio Diez, the Stakes are monumentally high—the winner truly takes all. Toluca enjoyed a brilliant regular season, finishing third overall, but their impressive Form will be severely tested by a rugged defensive block marshalled by Nahuel Guzmán. The veteran goalkeeper has been phenomenal during this run, pulling off massive saves and proving his worth as a penalty hero. A soaring Stars rating heavily favours the visitors' pedigree in big moments, forcing the home side to risk absolutely everything if they want to lift the trophy.
Key Battle
It is the creative spark of Helinho against the surging momentum of Juan Brunetta. Helinho is tasked with unlocking a stubborn defensive unit in the final third, while Brunetta will look to relentlessly punish the hosts in transition. The playmaker who finds the most space will dictate the destiny of the title.
Our Prediction
The hosts will throw bodies forward from the very first whistle, knowing they need an early goal to swing the momentum. However, this desperation will inevitably leave glaring gaps at the back for the visitors to exploit on the counter. We expect a highly dramatic 1-1 draw on the night, meaning Tigres will comfortably hold on to their slender aggregate advantage to secure the championship.