Liga MX Gameweek 16, Apertura
Club America 2 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
David Ramírez 30'
HT
58' A. Saint-Maximin
↓ E. Rodriguez ↑J. Cortizo 69'
↓ D. Ramirez ↑S. Santos 69'
↓ I. Moreno ↑C. Cisneros 74'
José Alvarado 75'
80' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑J. dos Santos
80' ↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑P. Salas
84' R. Aguirre
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑A. Estrada 85'
↓ A. Alvarado ↑E. Ayon 85'
88' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑V. Davila
88' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑A. Cervantes
90'+2 ↓ S. Caceres ↑R. Juarez
90'+4 Luis Malagón
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Álvarez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Cáceres 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Igor Lichnovsky 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristián Borja 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Érick Sánchez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Israel Reyes 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
54
Passes
7
Duels
Brian Rodríguez 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
6
Attempts
100%
Success %
Álvaro Fidalgo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Allan Saint-Maximin 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.5
Rating
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ralph Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ángel Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Óscar García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
David Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Stiven Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Echeverría
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Salvador Reyes 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Iván Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Nicolás Fonseca
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
62
Passes
11
Duels
Miguel Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
James Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Óscar Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentín Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paolo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paúl Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Cisneros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2025 | Club America | 2 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/20/2025 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 10/06/2024 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/11/2024 | Leon | 0 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 12/03/2023 | Club America | 2 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 11/30/2023 | León | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio León |
11/02/2025
02/20/2025
10/06/2024
02/11/2024
12/03/2023
11/30/2023
Club America Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +24
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 20 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Leon
Club America
Leon
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Club America Break Leon's Resistance in Capital City Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. An overwhelming offensive display propelled the hosts into firmer playoff contention, leaving the visitors searching for answers after a blunt attacking performance.
Early Mexican Standoff
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes hosted a fascinating clash of styles that immediately set the tone for this crucial Liga MX encounter. While Leon narrowly edged possession with 54% of the ball during the early exchanges, they completely lacked bite in the final third. Instead, it was Club America who dictated the tempo through a sheer volume of chances. A high Intensity rating reflects the hosts' relentless attacking siege, firing an impressive 19 shots overall to turn the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery. Brian Rodríguez emerged as the creative fulcrum for the home side, pulling the strings in midfield and delivering incisive key passes that kept the visitors firmly pinned deep in their own half.
Saint-Maximin Breaks the Block
Despite the constant barrage from the home side, the breakthrough took a frustratingly long time to materialize. This delay was almost entirely due to the heroic efforts of Oscar García between the sticks. The Leon goalkeeper was an absolute one-man wall, pulling off six crucial saves to frustrate the attackers and maintain the delicate Balance of the tie. He single-handedly kept his team in the contest when they looked certain to fold under the pressure. However, the defensive dam finally burst in the 58th minute. A. Saint-Maximin, an ever-present menace operating on the flanks, finally found the pocket of space he desperately needed. He rifled home a superb finish, completely shattering the visitors' stubborn defensive block and dramatically shifting the entire momentum of the encounter toward the hosts.
Aguirre Seals the Deal
Forced to abandon their conservative shape and chase the game, the visitors inevitably left glaring gaps at the back. Their solitary shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes heavily highlighted their ongoing attacking woes and inability to threaten. The Stakes were remarkably high for the hosts to consolidate their coveted playoff spot, and they certainly didn't disappoint their passionate supporters. In the 84th minute, R. Aguirre capitalized brilliantly on the increasingly stretched and exhausted defense to double the lead, emphatically putting the result beyond any reasonable doubt. This clinical 2-0 victory provides a massive and timely boost to their post-season ambitions, firmly establishing their serious credentials as they continue to climb toward the higher echelons of the top eight.
Key Questions
What made Allan Saint-Maximin the Man of the Match?
Saint-Maximin was the decisive attacking force, breaking the deadlock in the 58th minute with a crucial goal and constantly threatening defenders to earn a stellar 8.5 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mid-table Scrap Brings Frail Defences Into Focus
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Our verdict suggests giving this mid-table clash a miss, as poor defensive records and low overall stakes drag down its broader appeal.
The Setup
Club America sit eighth in the table, hosting twelfth-placed Leon at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on November 02, 2025. A strong Stars rating keeps things mildly interesting, driven by the attacking brilliance of Brian Rodríguez and Alejandro Zendejas alongside the vital penalty saves of Oscar García. However, the Balance rating highlights a clear mismatch in underlying quality, while a modest Form grade exposes glaring defensive issues across the board. Leon's back line is shipping well over two goals per game, and America have hardly been watertight themselves. With low Stakes overall in this round 16 Apertura fixture, the encounter lacks the dramatic tension needed to make it a must-watch.
Key Battle
Expect a chaotic battle between the home side's dangerous attacking wide men and the fragile away defence. Leon's rearguard will need to drastically tighten up to survive the inevitable waves of pressure from America's forward unit.
Our Prediction
We expect Club America to edge a messy 2-1 victory. Leon's defensive frailties will ultimately be their undoing against superior individual attacking talent.