Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' P. Vite
HT
46' ↓ Juninho ↑L. Herrera
46' ↓ P. Vite ↑I. Luna
61' ↓ A. Carrasquilla ↑A. Medina
↓ C. Vargas ↑M. Zaleta 61'
↓ O. Gonzalez ↑E. Rodriguez 61'
↓ M. Espindola ↑J. P. Torres Patino 72'
73' ↓ C. Calderon ↑P. Bennevendo
J. Carranza (E. Rodriguez) 76'
82' ↓ V. Arteaga ↑G. Martinez
↓ L. Faravelli ↑P. Pedraza 83'
88' L. Herrera (G. Martinez)
R. Monreal 90'
90'+4 I. Luna
E. Rodriguez 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Calderón 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Uriel Antuna 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Victor Arteaga 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Robert Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Monroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kléber Carranza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Herrera 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Alan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Luis Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaiky Naves 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Leyva 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
Lorenzo Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Carlos Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Matías Espíndola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Julián Carranza 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Owen González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Christopher Andrade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Martínez
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
Emilio Rodriguez
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
7
Rating
Juan Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 08/11/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 01/12/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 09/14/2024 | Necaxa | 2 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/01/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 10/28/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 02/16/2023 | Necaxa | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 12/21/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 0 | Necaxa | Copa por México | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 07/17/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 03/19/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 3 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
03/07/2026
08/11/2025
01/12/2025
09/14/2024
02/01/2024
10/28/2023
02/16/2023
12/21/2022
07/17/2022
03/19/2022
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Substitute Magic Salvages Draw in Thrilling Contest
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A tactical chess match transformed into a thrilling spectacle of substitutions, proving that true depth can rescue points when the original game plan falters.
The Opening Exchanges
A relentless barrage of 36 combined shots turned this Apertura clash into an absolute shooting gallery from the jump. While the visitors edged possession with a narrow 52 percent share, it was the hosts who dictated the attacking tempo through sheer volume. Uriel Antuna operated as the primary creative engine, delivering an astonishing eight key passes that repeatedly sliced through the defensive lines. This incredible output generated a sky-high Intensity metric, with both teams eager to stamp their authority on a crucial mid-table fixture. The home side forced seven corners, keeping the penalty area under constant siege. Despite their dominance in creating chances and the steadying presence of Cristian Calderón orchestrating from deep, the finishing touch remained elusive throughout a breathtaking first half of football.
The Second-Half Sucker Punch
As the minutes ticked away, the tactical Balance of the match shifted dramatically. The visitors absorbed wave after wave of pressure, leaning heavily on defensive organization and four vital saves to stay in the contest. Their patience finally paid massive dividends in the 76th minute. A brilliant substitution altered the landscape completely, as E. Rodriguez burst forward to provide a defense-splitting assist. Julián Carranza made no mistake, latching onto the perfectly weighted pass to rifle home the opening goal. It was a classic smash-and-grab moment that stunned the home crowd into silence. This breakthrough forced an immediate structural change from the hosts, who had to abandon their calculated build-up play and commit numbers forward, leaving vast spaces in midfield for potential counter-attacks.
The Late Rescue Mission
Staring down the barrel of a frustrating home defeat, the hosts dug deep to orchestrate a thrilling climax. The sheer Stakes of dropping points to a team just behind them in the standings sparked a desperate final push. Managerial bravery from the home dugout ultimately salvaged the evening. In the 88th minute, a pair of substitutes combined to shatter the visitors' defensive resistance. G. Martinez muscled his way into a dangerous pocket of space before squaring the ball for L. Herrera, who emphatically smashed in the equalizer. The 1-1 draw ensures Pumas hold onto their slender advantage in the table, but both squads will leave the pitch knowing they possessed the firepower to snatch all three points on another day.
Key Questions
Did U.N.A.M. - Pumas deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. They generated an overwhelming 21 shots and constant set-piece pressure. Their sheer persistence and clever attacking substitutions completely justified the dramatic late breakthrough.
How did substitute Uriel Antuna change the game?
Despite starting the match, Antuna acted as the ultimate game-changer, driving the creative tempo with eight key passes that constantly threatened to shatter the opposing defensive shape.
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.
Mid-Table Maneuvering in the Early Apertura
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. An early-season test where dropping points could leave either side chasing shadows in the race for guaranteed playoff spots.
The Setup
U.N.A.M. - Pumas sit sixth after a patchy start. Necaxa trail by a single point in ninth, boasting a game in hand and back-to-back wins. A modest Stakes rating reflects the reality of Matchday 5. The standings are still settling. Neither side is facing an immediate crisis. However, the hosts bring serious firepower to the pitch, reflected in a high Stars metric driven by Juninho and Robert Morales. An underwhelming Form score across the board tells us both teams are still finding their rhythm.
Key Battle
The home attack against an organized away back line. Pumas will look to control possession and dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Necaxa must sit deep, remain disciplined, and frustrate their hosts. If the visiting defence holds strong through the opening exchanges, frustration will creep into the home midfield. The Balance of the match suggests the hosts will apply relentless pressure.
Our Prediction
A narrow home victory. Pumas possess too much individual quality in the final third to be kept quiet for ninety minutes. Necaxa will defend valiantly, but the hosts will eventually find a way through late in the second half to secure the points.