Liga MX Apertura - 1
Leon 0 - 1 FT Atletico San Luis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yan Phillipe 43'
Juan Manuel Sanabria 45'+1
HT
Yan Phillipe 58'
62' ↓ C. Cisneros ↑J. Rodriguez
↓ Yan Phillipe ↑B. Galdames 62'
66' Ettson Ayón
Oscar Macías 68'
73' ↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑N. Fonseca
73' ↓ D. Ramirez ↑A. Estrada
↓ O. Macias ↑R. Najera 80'
83' Nicolas Fonseca
↓ M. Garcia ↑M. Klimowicz 90'
Joao Pedro Galvao (M. Klimowicz) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Jimenez 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Defenders
S. Santos 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Barreiro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Frias
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Reyes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cisneros
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
O. Garcia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
N. Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Valadez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Almanza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico San Luis
Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
R. Torres
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juanpe 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
E. Aguila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sanabria
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
66
Passes
12
Duels
O. Macias
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Yan Phillipe
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Salles-Lamonge
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
54
Passes
9
Duels
M. Garcia 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Joao Pedro Galvao 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
BENCH
C. I. Lopez De Alba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Suarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Galdames
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Klimowicz 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
1
Minutes
0
Rating
J. Marchand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Najera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 | Leon | 0 - 1 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/17/2025 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 09/21/2024 | Leon | 1 - 0 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/24/2024 | Leon | 1 - 0 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 11/24/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 3 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 08/24/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 3 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
07/14/2025
02/17/2025
09/21/2024
02/24/2024
11/24/2023
08/24/2023
Leon Win
Atletico San Luis Win
Draw
League Standings
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
San Luis Snatch Late Glory at Estadio León
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Joao Pedro Galvao's 90th-minute winner broke a stubborn tactical deadlock, delivering a massive away victory for San Luis when a scoreless draw looked entirely certain.
Early Tactical Chess
The visitors arrived at Estadio León with a highly disciplined game plan. Atletico San Luis edged possession at 54% and dictated the early tempo, but clear-cut chances were difficult to forge. Leon remained compact in their own half, relying heavily on midfield metronome Fernando Beltrán to transition the ball through tight spaces. San Luis applied steady pressure, racking up early set-pieces, but lacked the killer pass needed to open the scoring. The Intensity remained modest throughout the opening half hour as both sides opted to trade cautious tactical blows rather than risking exposure on the counter-attack. Adonis Frías anchored the home defense brilliantly, putting in timely challenges and neutralizing the early aerial threats to keep his side perfectly organized.
The VAR Intervention
Just before the halftime whistle, the stadium collectively held its breath. Yan Phillipe thought he had found the vital breakthrough for the visitors in the 43rd minute, sparking wild celebrations near the corner flag. However, the joy was remarkably short-lived. A swift VAR review silenced the away bench and cancelled the goal, keeping the match deadlocked at the interval. This crucial intervention completely shifted the Balance of the tie, turning the second half into a grueling battle of attrition. San Luis continued to pepper the box, eventually accumulating 12 total shots and an impressive 1.69 expected goals. Conversely, the home side struggled immensely in the final third, finishing with a meager 0.70 xG as they failed to test the visiting goalkeeper.
A Dramatic Conclusion
As the clock ticked down toward stoppage time, a goalless draw felt virtually inevitable. Then came the 90th-minute twist. Substitute M. Klimowicz found a pocket of space and delivered a precise assist to Joao Pedro Galvao, who made absolutely no mistake with his finish. His late winner shattered Leon's resilient backline and secured a crucial 1-0 away victory. While Galvao naturally grabbed the headline glory, Juan Manuel Sanabria was the undisputed architect of this triumph. Delivering an outstanding defensive shift alongside key progressive passes, he ensured the Stakes remained manageable for his team. The visitors head home with maximum points, leaving Leon to painfully ponder their defensive lapse in the dying seconds.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR crucially intervened in the 43rd minute to cancel Yan Phillipe's goal, keeping the match completely scoreless and forcing San Luis to fight until the very end.
How dramatic was the late winner by Juan Manuel Sanabria?
Sanabria was named Man of the Match for his stellar defensive work, but it was actually striker Joao Pedro Galvao who scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner.
How did substitute Juan Manuel Sanabria change the game?
Sanabria played the full match as a starting defender. It was substitute M. Klimowicz who changed the game by setting up the decisive 90th-minute winning goal.
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.
Desperation Meets Vulnerability in Liga MX
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. With both sides trapped in the bottom half of the table, this clash is entirely about rescuing a disastrous Apertura campaign.
The Setup
This July 14, 2025 encounter at Estadio León pits 12th-placed Leon against 15th-placed Atletico San Luis. Even with the attacking presence of D. Cambindo, the hosts boast a dismal -11 goal difference, underscored by a low Form rating after suffering seven defeats in twelve games. San Luis isn't faring much better, though Robson Bambu provides some defensive stability at the back. A dire lack of Stars on display and extremely low Stakes mean this isn't a headline-grabber. The Balance tips slightly toward the home side, but neither team inspires confidence.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual matchups standing out, this contest will be decided in the defensive third. The home side's leaky back line must find a way to contain an away attack that has managed to net 18 goals this season. It will be a gritty war of attrition between a fragile defense and an opportunistic forward unit.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy affair littered with unforced errors. San Luis's superior attacking output might just exploit the glaring holes in the home defense. Our take: the visitors steal a narrow 2-1 victory on the road by punishing defensive lapses on the counter.