Liga MX Apertura - 11
FC Juarez 2 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Moises Mosquera
43' O. Estupinan
HT
46' ↓ M. Mosquera ↑J. Murillo
↓ S. Santos ↑J. Cortizo 54'
62' Puma
65' ↓ Madson ↑R. Fulgencio
65' ↓ O. Estupinan ↑A. Zaldivar
Stiven Barreiro 68'
↓ E. Rodriguez ↑A. Alvarado 74'
79' ↓ R. Pizarro ↑D. Villalpando
80' ↓ Guilherme Castilho ↑L. Silva
Stiven Barreiro 83'
Stiven Barreiro 83'
↓ I. Diaz ↑A. Estrada 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Garcia 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mayorga 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Madson
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Guilherme Castilho
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
H. E. Martinez Yepez 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
57
Passes
14
Duels
Puma 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
R. Pizarro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
O. Estupinan
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
B. Diaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Murillo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Villalpando
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Valoyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Santos 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.9
Rating
S. Barreiro
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
V. Gauthier 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
S. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
N. Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
I. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bellon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cisneros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/25/2025 | Leon | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 10/20/2024 | FC Juarez | 2 - 3 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/27/2024 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 11/13/2023 | Leon | 2 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/18/2023 | FC Juarez | 0 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
FC Juarez Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +18
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
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: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Juarez Assert Authority in Assured Home Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A commanding attacking display from the home side dismantled a disjointed opposition, proving decisive in a crucial mid-table Apertura clash.
The Opening Siege
The hosts set a blistering Intensity from the outset at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, immediately pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. FC Juarez controlled possession with a 57% share, orchestrating a relentless offensive barrage that ultimately resulted in a staggering 18 attempts on goal compared to a mere six from their opponents. The full-backs pushed extremely high up the pitch, with Alejandro Mayorga providing a constant creative outlet on the flank and delivering dangerous balls into the penalty area. Stringing together over 400 passes with an impressive completion rate, the home side demonstrated a tactical maturity that completely overwhelmed the midfield pivot. Every time the ball was lost, the aggressive counter-press ensured it was quickly recovered, suffocating the opposition.
Breaking the Deadlock
The pivotal moment that irrevocably shifted the Balance of the contest arrived just before the interval. A lengthy VAR review in the 39th minute injected an air of immense tension into the stadium, eventually culminating in a confirmed penalty decision that sent the home crowd into raptures. Stepping up to the spot under significant pressure, O. Estupinan delivered a clinical strike in the 43rd minute to officially open the scoring. The inability to manage the tempo and a dismal passing accuracy meant the visitors were constantly chasing shadows. This penalty was more than just a goal; it was the inevitable collapse of a defensive dam that had been creaking under immense pressure since the first referee's whistle.
Frustration Boils Over
As the second half unfolded, the high Stakes of this encounter became increasingly apparent. The hosts capitalised on the resulting spaces in the 62nd minute when Puma capped off a sweeping team move, doubling the advantage and effectively putting the result beyond any reasonable doubt. With Denzell Garcia seamlessly sweeping up loose balls and completely neutralizing any lingering counter-attacking threats, the visiting side grew increasingly desperate. This mounting frustration spectacularly boiled over in the 83rd minute. Leon defender Stiven Barreiro allowed his emotions to get the better of him, receiving a straight red card for dissent and condemning his side to finish a thoroughly miserable outing a man down.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Stiven Barreiro impact the match?
Occurring late in the game while already trailing 2-0, the dismissal ended any faint hopes of a miraculous comeback and forced the visitors into pure damage limitation mode.
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.
Mid-Table Mediocrity Meets Attacking Flair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Despite a severely low Stakes rating with both sides drifting in mid-table, leaky defenses and in-form attackers promise a highly entertaining shootout.
The Setup
Our take on this Apertura Round 11 tie is straightforward. FC Juarez sit 10th, just a single point ahead of 12th-placed Leon. The Balance rating is modest, reflecting two wildly inconsistent teams struggling to climb into the upper echelons of the standings. However, their Form reveals a stark contrast in defensive solidity compared to their attacking output. The hosts concede 1.8 goals per game, while the visitors leak a staggering 2.3. September 27 at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez will not be a masterclass in tactical discipline. Expect chaos, largely driven by an off-the-charts Stars rating that highlights serious offensive firepower on both sides of the pitch.
Key Battle
We are closely watching Óscar Estupiñán up against the visitors' midfield maestro, James Rodríguez. Estupiñán has netted three times recently and will absolutely fancy his chances against a fragile backline that hands out chances for fun. On the flip side, Rodríguez brings the vision and pedigree required to unpick the home defense. Whoever imposes their rhythm will likely drag their team to three crucial points.
Our Prediction
Expect goals. Neither defense can be trusted to keep a clean sheet for ninety minutes. FC Juarez have the slight edge playing in front of their home crowd, but Leon's individual attacking brilliance will keep them in it. We expect a high-scoring draw where the attackers completely steal the show.