Liga MX Apertura - 16
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 1 FT Club Tijuana
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' J. Macias (A. Angulo)
↓ R. Arciga ↑Vitinho 21'
↓ F. Boya ↑C. Leyva 37'
42' A. Angulo (J. Ruvalcaba)
44' R. Lopez
HT
56' ↓ J. Macias ↑P. Vite
K. Castaneda 64'
67' ↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑P. Monroy
71' R. Duarte
77' ↓ A. Carrasquilla ↑D. Ramirez
77' ↓ A. Medina ↑S. Garcia
77' ↓ R. Lopez ↑A. Rico
78' Stanley García
79' Pablo Monroy
Jesús Vega 79'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
K. Navas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Bennevendo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Duarte 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Angulo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
J. Caicedo 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
66
Passes
8
Duels
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
A. Medina 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Ruvalcaba 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
P. Lara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Monroy
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Vite 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
S. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Inzunza
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Porozo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Gomez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
A. Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
I. Tona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Arciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
K. Castaneda
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
D. Blanco
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
A. Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
U. Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Escamilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nicholson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 4 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/26/2025 | Club Tijuana | 4 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/22/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 03/10/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 07/01/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/28/2023 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
11/02/2025
02/26/2025
09/22/2024
03/10/2024
07/01/2023
01/28/2023
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +23
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
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
Pumas Run Riot in Capital Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency keeps the hosts firmly in the playoff hunt while exposing the visitors' fragile defensive core.
The First-Half Blitz
The match ignited almost immediately at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario as U.N.A.M. - Pumas set out to dismantle Club Tijuana. Operating with a searing Intensity, the hosts carved open the defensive lines just 16 minutes in when J. Macias finished a slick move orchestrated by the brilliant A. Angulo. Rather than sitting back on their advantage, the capital side kept their foot firmly on the gas. They edged possession with 52 percent of the ball, forcing the opposition into panicked clearances. The pressure reached a boiling point right before the interval. Angulo turned scorer in the 42nd minute thanks to vision from J. Ruvalcaba, and R. Lopez added a crushing third mere moments later.
A Brief Spark of Hope
Emerging from the tunnel with a mountain to climb, the visitors attempted to completely alter the Balance of the contest. The game opened up dramatically, transforming into a chaotic shootout that saw a staggering 30 shots attempted between both sides. This offensive barrage eventually yielded a lifeline for the struggling away outfit. A foul inside the box awarded them a crucial penalty in the 64th minute. K. Castaneda stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick, momentarily silencing the raucous home crowd and threatening to trigger a massive Upset Factor. For a fleeting few minutes, the momentum shifted, and the border team pushed bodies forward in a desperate search for a second goal.
Slamming the Door
Any lingering hopes of a miraculous comeback were swiftly extinguished just seven minutes later. Recognizing the shifting tides, the hosts reasserted their dominance and punished the gaps left behind by the overcommitted attackers. R. Duarte delivered the final blow in the 71st minute, restoring the three-goal cushion and draining the life out of the opposition. Given the high Stakes in the late-season playoff scramble, this emphatic result serves as a massive statement. The home side cements their grip on fourth place, putting them comfortably in the postseason zone and just seven points off the summit. Conversely, the heavy defeat leaves the visitors languishing in thirteenth, staring down a gloomy run of form.
Key Questions
What made Álvaro Angulo the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the left flank, providing a brilliant assist for the opener before scoring a crucial goal himself just before halftime.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless Intensity with 30 combined shots turned the match into an open shootout, aggressively punishing defensive gaps across the pitch.
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.
Pumas look to cement top-four status against drifting Tijuana
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This clash at Estadio Olímpico Universitario tests whether Tijuana's resilient individuals can withstand a home side rolling toward the Apertura postseason.
The Setup
U.N.A.M. - Pumas sit comfortably in fourth place, boasting a solid goal difference and eyeing crucial momentum. Meanwhile, Club Tijuana arrive languishing in 13th with just two wins all season, reflected in a modest Balance rating that highlights the clear disparity between the squads. However, a decent Form score hints at action in the final third, as these teams combine for an expected 3.2 goals per game. The Stakes are relatively low given the massive gap in the table, but a strong Stars metric indicates individual brilliance will still light up the pitch this November 02, 2025. Notably, visiting goalkeeper Antonio Rodríguez has been a wall, saving a penalty and keeping two clean sheets over his last five outings.
Key Battle
The true contest lies in the middle of the park, where the visiting backline and midfield anchors must weather relentless waves from the home side's possession game. Tijuana will aim to sit deep and absorb pressure, while Pumas will look to stretch the pitch, pull defenders out of position, and exploit the resulting gaps.
Our Prediction
Pumas will dictate the tempo early, eventually breaking down a stubborn Tijuana defense to claim a commanding 2-0 home victory.