Liga MX Clausura - 2

CF Pachuca 2 - 1 FT Leon

Estadio Miguel Hidalgo

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Futmetrix Verdict
40
FT
Wed, Jan 14
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CF Pachuca
2-1
Leon
⚡ Intensity 43
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Super subs secure massive home victory

Substitutes Steal the Show in Thrilling Liga MX Clash

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A flurry of second-half tactical adjustments transformed a tight tactical battle into a stunning showcase of bench depth, keeping the hosts firmly in the playoff hunt.

The Opening Act

The opening exchanges at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo set the stage for a compelling tactical battle. Leon edged possession with fifty-three percent of the ball, attempting to silence the home crowd and dictate the rhythm from the midfield. However, Pachuca absorbed the early pressure with remarkable composure, demonstrating solid Balance as they waited for transition opportunities. The visitors pushed forward but struggled to test the goalkeeper, putting only two of their thirteen total shots on frame throughout the night. The crucial breakthrough finally arrived right on the stroke of half-time. O. Idrissi shattered the deadlock in the forty-fifth minute, finishing off a sharp sequence orchestrated by J. Cadiz. It was a psychological blow that completely altered the visitors' half-time team talk.

The Pivot

Returning from the interval, the Intensity skyrocketed as both managers looked to their benches for inspiration. The hosts' tactical adjustments proved to be devastatingly effective. Substitute A. Dominguez made an instantaneous impact upon entering the pitch, weaving through the defensive lines to tee up fellow replacement S. Rondon in the sixty-ninth minute. Rondon’s clinical finish doubled the advantage, capping off a relentless period of offensive pressure. The home side turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, peppering the target to ultimately land eight of their fourteen attempts on frame. This attacking wave essentially pinned the opposition back, forcing them to survive a barrage of well-worked offensive schemes rather than mounting their own swift comeback.

Resolution

Despite the overwhelming pressure, the visitors refused to surrender quietly, injecting their own firepower to raise the Stakes in the dying moments. R. Funes Mori entered the fray and immediately gave his side a much-needed lifeline, stabbing home an eighty-fourth-minute goal brilliantly set up by B. Colula. This sparked a frantic finale filled with set-piece tension, as the away side desperately whipped in corners to salvage a point. Ultimately, the defense held firm to preserve the victory. The hard-fought 2-1 result solidifies a grip on fifth place in the standings, reinforcing true playoff credentials, while leaving their opponents adrift in twelfth place and searching for a consistent formula.

Key Questions

How did substitute Oussama Idrissi change the game?

Though starting the match, Idrissi was the ultimate difference-maker. He broke the deadlock in the 45th minute, powering the attack with a match-high 8.3 rating.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
47%
53%
CF Pachuca 47%
Leon 53%
Shots
14
13
CF Pachuca 14
Leon 13
Shots on Target
8
2
CF Pachuca 8
Leon 2
Passes
422
466
CF Pachuca 422
Leon 466
Pass Accuracy
84%
86%
CF Pachuca 84%
Leon 86%
Corners
4
6
CF Pachuca 4
Leon 6
Fouls
12
10
CF Pachuca 12
Leon 10
Yellow Cards
1
0
CF Pachuca 1
Leon 0
Red Cards
0
0
CF Pachuca 0
Leon 0

Match Events

30' 🟨 O. Idrissi
45' O. Idrissi (J. Cadiz)
HT
46' 🔄 Kenedy A. Dominguez
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco I. Moreno 🔄 65'
I. Diaz J. Cortizo 🔄 65'
67' 🔄 A. Bautista V. Guzman
67' 🔄 J. Cadiz S. Rondon
69' S. Rondon (A. Dominguez)
F. Beltran Cruz R. Funes Mori 🔄 70'
79' 🔄 O. Idrissi L. Quinones
R. Funes Mori (B. Colula) 84'
B. Colula D. Ramirez 🔄 85'
S. Reyes E. Rodriguez 🔄 85'
87' 🔄 E. Montiel P. Pedraza
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Pachuca

Goalkeepers
C. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Mozo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. D. Barreto
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
E. Montiel
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
C. Rivera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bautista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Idrissi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Cadiz
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dominguez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
S. Rondon
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
23
Minutes
7.3
Rating
C. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Soto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Leon

Goalkeepers
O. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Colula
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
S. Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vegas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Rodriguez
MAGNET
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
60
Passes
9
Duels
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
R. Echeverria
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
D. Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Villegas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/23/2025 Leon 1 - 1 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio León
02/06/2025 Pachuca 1 - 2 Leon Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/13/2024 Leon 0 - 0 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio León
02/08/2024 Pachuca 3 - 2 Leon Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/11/2023 Leon 4 - 0 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio León
02/04/2023 Leon 0 - 1 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio León
08/23/2025
1 - 1
Liga MX Estadio León
02/06/2025
1 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/13/2024
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
02/08/2024
3 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/11/2023
4 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
02/04/2023
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio León
CF Pachuca Win
Leon Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 2 6 4 1 +3 WToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 1 Toluca (11-01-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 2 6 3 0 +3 WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Pachuca (10-01-2026)
3 Club Tijuana 2 4 2 1 +1 WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Club America (10-01-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 4 2 1 +1 WTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (11-01-2026)
5 Cruz Azul 2 3 3 2 +1 WCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (11-01-2026)
6 Atletico San Luis 2 3 3 2 +1 WClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (12-01-2026)
7 Monterrey 2 3 2 1 +1 WNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 1 Toluca (11-01-2026)
8 Necaxa 2 3 3 3 0 LNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 3 Necaxa (11-01-2026)
9 Leon 2 3 3 3 0 LPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (11-01-2026)
10 Tigres UANL 2 3 2 2 0 LTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (12-01-2026)
11 Puebla 2 3 2 2 0 WPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)LAtlas 1 - 0 Puebla (10-01-2026)
12 FC Juarez 2 3 2 2 0 LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 2 FC Juarez (10-01-2026)
13 Pachuca 2 3 2 3 -1 WPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Pachuca (10-01-2026)
14 Atlas 2 3 1 2 -1 LCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)WAtlas 1 - 0 Puebla (10-01-2026)
15 Club Queretaro 2 1 2 3 -1 LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (11-01-2026)
16 Club America 2 1 0 2 -2 LClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Club America (10-01-2026)
17 Mazatlán 2 0 2 4 -2 LPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 2 FC Juarez (10-01-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 2 0 2 6 -4 LToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 3 Necaxa (11-01-2026)