Liga MX Clausura - 2
CF Pachuca 2 - 1 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
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
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Mozo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. D. Barreto
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
E. Montiel
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
C. Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Idrissi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Cadiz
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dominguez
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
S. Rondon
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
23
Minutes
7.3
Rating
C. Hernandez
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
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Colula
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
S. Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Rodriguez
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
60
Passes
9
Duels
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
R. Echeverria
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
D. Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Villegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
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 |
CF Pachuca Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +10
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: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
Pachuca Seek to Deepen Leon's Woes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Our verdict sees a heavily favoured home side looking to exploit a fragile visiting defence.
The Setup
Fifth-placed Pachuca welcome struggling Leon to the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo for this Clausura clash. A modest Stakes rating reflects the current gap in the standings, with the hosts sitting comfortably on 22 points while the visitors languish in 12th place on 13 points. This disparity results in a low Balance score, painting a picture of a rather one-sided affair on paper. However, an off-the-charts Stars rating promises individual brilliance. Goalkeepers Carlos Moreno and Oscar García have both been phenomenal between the sticks lately. Backed by a solid Form rating and a combined expectation of over 2.5 goals per game, the hosts will be hungry to extend their strong run in front of their home support.
Key Battle
The defining clash on the pitch pits Pachuca's electric forward Kenedy against Leon's Bryan Colula on the flank. Kenedy has been ruthless in the final third, demanding constant attention. If Colula is beaten, the visitors will have to rely heavily on García. The Leon shot-stopper averages over four saves a match and has already denied a penalty this campaign, making him the ultimate last line of defence.
Our Prediction
We expect Pachuca to secure a routine 2-0 victory. The home side will likely monopolise possession early on, stretching Leon's defensive shape before finding the breakthrough. Leon's recent struggles suggest they will find it difficult to mount a sustained comeback once they fall behind.