FC Juárez achieved a remarkable victory over Tigres UANL, winning 1-0 at the Estadio Universitario on February 25, 2025. This match marked FC Juárez’s historic first-ever win against Tigres UANL, who had been undefeated against the Bravos prior to this encounter.
The only goal of the game came from Guilherme Castilho, who struck at the 40th minute with a precise shot from outside the box, assisted beautifully by Dieter Villalpando. This victory secured Juárez's fifth win of the tournament and helped them climb to the sixth position on the Liga MX table, now sharing 16 points with Tigres.
Despite their extensive history of dominance over FC Juárez, Tigres faced significant challenges during the match. After falling behind, they struggled to convert multiple scoring opportunities, with notable attempts from players like André-Pierre Gignac and Juan Brunetta turning futile against Juárez’s resilient defense. The pressure mounted as Tigres pushed for the equalizer, but their efforts were continuously thwarted by Juárez goalkeeper Sebastián Jurado, who made several key saves.
This defeat was particularly significant for Tigres, as it marked not only their first home loss of the season but also their first-ever defeat to Juárez, breaking their undefeated streak from 12 previous encounters against them.
Juárez had come to this match desperate to redeem themselves after suffering a heavy 0-4 defeat against Toluca just days prior. Fueled by determination, they entered the field with renewed vigor, which reflected strongly as they managed to hold off successive assaults from Tigres throughout the match.
The ambiance at the Estadio Universitario was electrifying as fans of both teams displayed their unwavering support. With Tigres striving to maintain their position at the top of the Liga MX standings, the stakes were exceptionally high. Players like Diego Lainez and André-Pierre Gignac tried to rally the team, but Juárez held their composure and used tactical discipline to navigate through the pressure.
After the match, the Juárez bench expressed immense joy and satisfaction with their accomplishment. The team's coach, Veljko Paunovic, acknowledged the significance of this victory and emphasized the need to build on this momentum for the remaining season.
Looking forward, both teams now aim to continue their respective campaigns with their next matches scheduled for March 1, 2025. Tigres will travel to face Necaxa, currently holding third place, and Juárez will host Pachuca as they both look to consolidate their standings.
Despite the setback, Tigres will look to regroup and come back stronger, hoping to maintain their reputation as one of the top clubs in Mexican football. With their strong track record at home, they will need to pivot quickly and capitalize on upcoming opportunities.
This latest match serves as a reminder of the thin margins and unpredictability inherent to football, where underdogs can rise, as seen today with Juárez confounding expectations and turning the tides against one of Mexico’s powerhouse teams.