Liga MX Clausura - 16
Leon 2 - 3 FT Club America
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
B. Rodriguez (I. Reyes) 3'
E. Sanchez (C. Borja) 12'
37' D. Cambindo (R. Echeverria)
42' V. Gauthier
45'+3 F. Beltran Cruz (N. Vallejo)
45'+5 N. Vallejo
HT
↓ I. Violante ↑K. Alvarez 46'
46' ↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑D. Arcila
46' ↓ N. Vallejo ↑E. Rodriguez
↓ B. Rodriguez ↑P. Salas 65'
↓ Raphael Veiga ↑Lima 65'
72' ↓ D. Cambindo ↑R. Funes Mori
↓ J. dos Santos ↑Rodrigo Dourado 73'
A. Zendejas 77'
80' ↓ R. Echeverria ↑A. Alvarado
↓ A. Zendejas ↑A. Cervantes 87'
90'+1 ↓ S. Reyes ↑J. Cortizo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
Oscar García 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Iván Moreno 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Valentin Gauthier 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
61
Passes
12
Duels
Stiven Barreiro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Salvador Reyes 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
José Rodríguez
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Nicolás Vallejo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Rodrigo Echeverria
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Fernando Beltrán 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ismael Díaz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Diber Cambindo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Jordan García 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abraham Villegas Maciel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Bellón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Israel Reyes
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Vazquez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristián Borja
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Erick Sánchez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jonathan Dos Santos 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Raphael Veiga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Brian Rodríguez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Alejandro Zendejas 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Fernando Tapia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Espinosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Leon Win
Club America Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Zendejas Penalty Settles Breathless Playoff Battle in Leon
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A relentless, high-octane clash that delivered wild momentum swings and ultimately handed the visitors a crucial edge in the heated playoff race.
The Early Blitz
The Intensity boiled over immediately at Estadio Leon as the visitors unleashed a clinical masterclass before the home supporters could even find their seats. Club America carved through the defensive lines with alarming ease, firmly establishing their authority. Just three minutes into the contest, B. Rodriguez drew first blood, beautifully converting a sharp, penetrative delivery orchestrated by I. Reyes. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell to protect their early cushion, the visitors kept their foot firmly planted on the accelerator. By the 12th minute, E. Sanchez had brilliantly doubled the advantage following a perfectly timed pass from C. Borja. It was a staggering opening sequence that left Leon entirely shell-shocked and staring down the barrel of a humiliating defeat on their own turf against a direct rival.
The Relentless Push
Refusing to capitulate in front of their passionate home crowd, the hosts aggressively tweaked their tactical approach and completely tilted the Balance of play. Dominating a massive 62% of possession, they essentially turned the middle third of the pitch into a sustained siege operation. D. Cambindo finally fractured the visiting defensive block in the 37th minute, finishing off a sequence started by R. Echeverria to inject real belief back into the stadium. This relentless, suffocating pressure yielded a dramatic equaliser deep into first-half stoppage time when F. Beltran Cruz found the back of the net. Racking up an astonishing 19 total shots and forcing nine corners over the course of the match, the hosts completely dictated the rhythm, leaving their opponents desperately clinging on for survival.
The Decisive Blow
With both squads stepping onto the pitch locked together on 22 points, the overall Stakes were exceptionally high, producing a remarkably gritty second half. While the home side engineered the vast majority of clear-cut attacking phases, they repeatedly crashed into a brick wall named Rodolfo Cota. The veteran goalkeeper produced an inspired performance, registering four crucial saves to single-handedly weather the storm. Despite a looming Upset Factor heavily favouring the surging hosts, this breathless encounter was ultimately settled from the penalty spot. In the 77th minute, A. Zendejas stepped up to coolly convert under immense pressure, restoring the visitors' lead entirely against the run of play. This smash-and-grab finale snatches precious away points, dramatically shifting the momentum in the battle for playoff positioning.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Club America's lethal early finishing forced Leon into a relentless, high-possession attack. The chaos culminated in 30 total shots before a late penalty definitively settled the clash.
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.
Deadlock in the Clausura: Leon meets Club America
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. With both sides locked on 19 points, this Clausura clash is all about breaking mid-table mediocrity to secure better playoff positioning.
The Setup
Heading into matchday 16 on April 22, 2026, the margins are razor-thin. A high Balance rating underlines exactly how evenly matched these two outfits are. Leon sit ninth after a chaotic recent run, scoring freely but bleeding goals at the back. Club America occupy seventh place, relying on a far more disciplined defensive structure. The overall Stakes might appear modest for a regular season game, but local pride and playoff momentum are firmly on the line. While modest Form levels suggest neither team is operating at peak efficiency, a solid cast of Stars ensures moments of genuine quality will decide the outcome.
Key Battle
The match will be decided in the transitional phases. The home side's erratic backline faces a stern test against an away attacking unit designed to control the tempo. If the visiting midfield engine, driven by talents like Álvaro Fidalgo and Raphael Veiga, can exploit the gaps left by the aggressive hosts, it will be a long night for the home defense. Conversely, D. Cambindo remains a persistent threat up top, ready to pounce on any lapse in concentration.
Our Prediction
We expect the away side's defensive solidity to be the ultimate difference-maker. They have conceded significantly fewer goals this campaign. Look for a gritty 1-2 away victory as Club America absorb pressure and strike decisively on the counter.