Liga MX Gameweek 6, Apertura
Atlante FC 1 - 1 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑J. Cortizo 46'
↓ D. Cambindo ↑A. Alvarado 46'
↓ I. Diaz ↑D. Arcila 46'
S. Vegas 71'
↓ S. Vegas ↑B. Colula 73'
74' L. Puente
A. Alvarado 81'
87' ↓ A. Escobar ↑J. Charcopa
87' ↓ D. Gonzalez ↑J. Moxica
89' E. Pizzuto
90'+1 Martin Sarrafiore (J. Charcopa)
90'+2 ↓ E. Pizzuto ↑M. Fernandez
90'+2 ↓ Martin Sarrafiore ↑O. Vazquez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlante FC
Goalkeepers
Óscar Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Defenders
Walter Portales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristobal Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Tercero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Quirós
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando Escobar
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Midfielders
Eugenio Pizzuto
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Martín Sarrafiore
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
José González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Luis Puente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jordan García
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolas Carrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Bagüí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Clar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Octavio Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Adame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jairón Charcopa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Oscar García
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Defenders
Iván Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Jesús Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Diber Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Irving Martinez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Fierro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Alvarado
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Last-Gasp Sarrafiore Rescues Point for Atlante Against Leon
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A slow-burning tactical affair erupted in the final ten minutes, proving that late drama is deeply etched into the DNA of Liga MX.
A Cautious Opening
The early exchanges at Estadio Banorte played out like a cautious chess match. Leon edged possession with 52% of the ball, dictating the tempo but struggling to carve open a resolute defensive block. Atlante FC seemed content to absorb the pressure, aiming to hit on the counter with direct balls. The Intensity was undeniably high in the middle third, as both sides combined for 29 fouls to disrupt the flow of play. Despite a few half-chances, neither team could find the necessary quality in the final third to break the deadlock before the interval.
The Penalty Pivot
The match's delicate Balance was finally shattered in the 81st minute. A fateful challenge inside the box gave the visitors the golden opportunity they had been waiting for. A. Alvarado stepped up to the spot and held his nerve, converting the penalty to give his side a crucial lead. At that moment, it looked as though the away side had secured three vital points to cement their top-eight status. The goal forced the hosts into a frantic tactical reshuffle, throwing caution to the wind in search of a lifeline.
Stoppage-Time Salvation
Just as the visitors were preparing to celebrate, the towering Stakes pushed the hosts to find another gear. Right on the 90-minute mark, J. Charcopa delivered a perfectly weighted assist into the path of Martin Sarrafiore. The midfielder made no mistake, firing home a dramatic equalizer to rescue a precious point. It was a massive moment for a team lingering in 13th place, proving their resilience. Meanwhile, the visitors will rue their inability to manage the final moments of a match they had in their grasp.
Key Questions
Did Atlante FC deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. Despite Leon's higher expected goals (1.42), Atlante registered 13 shots overall and pushed relentlessly in the closing stages, earning their reward through sheer persistence.
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.
Early Season Jitters as Atlante Host Leon
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. With both sides struggling for consistency early in the Apertura, this mid-table scrap offers a chance to build much-needed momentum.
The Setup
Atlante FC sit just behind Leon in the Liga MX table as they prepare to clash at Estadio Banorte. Early season Stakes are relatively modest, making this a fight for rhythm rather than survival. The visitors hold a slight edge in competitive Balance, but their erratic Form—losing their last two after winning their first two—leaves them vulnerable. Atlante's recent string of draws shows resilience but points to a lack of killer instinct. Expect the attacking Stars on display to dictate who breaks the deadlock in a match crying out for a hero.
Key Battle
The tactical showdown hinges on Jhojan Julio testing himself against the threat of Daniel Arcila. Julio's creative spark for Atlante is undeniable; the home side relies heavily on his vision to unlock rigid defenses. Meanwhile, Arcila has already proven his ruthlessness in the final third for Leon. The team that manages to isolate the opposition's talisman will easily control the tempo.
Our Prediction
A scrappy 1-1 draw. Leon will likely command possession, but Atlante's stubborn defensive shape will frustrate the visitors into eventually settling for a shared point.