Liga MX Gameweek 3, Apertura
Leon 1 - 0 FT CF Pachuca
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' F. Beltran Cruz
32' J. Guevara
O. Idrissi 34'
37' S. Vegas
41' D. Arcila
HT
F. Venegas 52'
57' ↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑D. Cambindo
↓ F. Venegas ↑M. Isais 57'
↓ N. Vallejo ↑G. Alvarez 57'
C. Rivera 62'
↓ R. Pizarro ↑A. Bautista 64'
69' ↓ D. Arcila ↑L. Valadez
69' ↓ E. Guerra ↑J. Lara
↓ S. Rondon ↑A. Alcaraz 75'
↓ O. Idrissi ↑A. Dominguez 75'
C. Moreno 82'
82' R. Echeverria
S. D. Barreto 84'
A. Alcaraz 87'
90' ↓ I. Moreno ↑B. Colula
A. Mozo 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
Óscar García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iván Moreno 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Jhohan Romana 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Juan José Guevara Possu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
José Iván Rodríguez 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jordi Cortizo 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rodrigo Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edgar Guerra
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Daniel Arcila 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paúl Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Lara
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Valadez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diber Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Barreto
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Francisco Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Midfielders
Christian Rivera 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Elías Montiel 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Nicolás Vallejo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
José Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mauricio Isaís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alán Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristóbal Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 08/23/2025 | Leon | 1 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/06/2025 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/13/2024 | Leon | 0 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/08/2024 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/11/2023 | Leon | 4 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/04/2023 | Leon | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 08/22/2022 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 01/23/2022 | Leon | 2 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 07/24/2021 | CF Pachuca | 4 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
01/14/2026
08/23/2025
02/06/2025
07/13/2024
02/08/2024
07/11/2023
02/04/2023
08/22/2022
01/23/2022
07/24/2021
Leon Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -11
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Leon
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Leon
CF Pachuca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Arcila Strike Hands Leon Crucial First Points
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A decisive first-half finish and a disciplined defensive display handed Leon their first points of the campaign against a depleted Pachuca side.
Cagey Beginnings
Stepping onto the pitch at Estadio Leon, Leon carried the heavy burden of a pointless start to their Apertura campaign. The Stakes were undeniably high, and the home side responded with a purposeful early approach. They edged possession throughout the first half, trying to unpick a stubborn defensive block from CF Pachuca. Despite generating numerous shooting opportunities, the hosts were repeatedly frustrated by an inspired performance between the sticks. Goalkeeper Carlos Moreno proved to be a formidable barrier, producing five exceptional saves to keep the match scoreless during the opening exchanges. The tactical Balance heavily favoured cautious organization, with Pachuca unafraid to disrupt the rhythm through aggressive tackles and cynical fouls, setting the stage for a grinding, attritional contest.
The Decisive Breakthrough
The resolute defensive structure of the visitors finally cracked just before the interval. In the forty-first minute, D. Arcila produced a moment of match-winning quality, firing past the seemingly unbeatable keeper to give the hosts a precious lead. While the goal shifted the momentum, the true turning point arrived just after the hour mark. On sixty-two minutes, the match’s bubbling Intensity boiled over when C. Rivera was dismissed with a straight red card following a clumsy challenge. This moment of indiscipline completely derailed Pachuca’s game plan. Forced into numerical inferiority and chasing a deficit, the away side had to abandon their structured counter-attacking strategy, leaving them exposed against an increasingly confident home eleven.
Seeing Out the Match
Holding a numerical advantage and a vital lead, the hosts demonstrated impressive maturity to manage the final phases. Defender Juan Guevara delivered a masterful performance, organizing the backline and completely stifling any hopes of a dramatic late equalizer. The sheer lack of attacking threat from the visitors was stark, as they managed just a single shot on target across the entire ninety minutes. This resilient victory carried a significant Upset Factor given the contrasting early-season form of both clubs. By securing their first win in such hard-fought fashion, the home side transformed the mood around Estadio Leon, providing a vital platform to build upon as the league season gathers real momentum.
Key Questions
How did the red card for C. Rivera impact the match?
It reduced Pachuca to ten men, neutralizing their attacking threat and allowing Leon to comfortably dictate the tempo to secure a crucial 1-0 victory.
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.
A Tepid Early Season Affair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. With both teams struggling to find their rhythm early in the Apertura, this fixture offers more questions than genuine entertainment.
The Setup
The Leon faithful are already searching for signs of life. A dismal Form rating reflects their sluggish start to the campaign. CF Pachuca arrive slightly favored but hardly inspire total confidence. The Stakes are extremely low on matchday three. Neither side wants to lose, but neither looks fully equipped to dominate. The Balance tilts marginally toward the visitors, though a distinct lack of Stars peaking on the pitch means raw graft will replace individual brilliance.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty midfield scrap. Leon's engine room must find a way to dictate the tempo against a Pachuca defensive unit perfectly content to sit deep and spoil the rhythm.
Our Prediction
Pachuca will edge this through sheer attrition. A tight, low-scoring victory is the most likely outcome, with the visitors stealing three points from a set piece or a late defensive lapse by the hosts.