Liga MX Apertura - 7
Leon 3 - 0 FT Club Queretaro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' F. Beltran Cruz (S. Reyes)
Ángel Zapata 45'+2
HT
↓ J. Robles ↑J. Hernandez 46'
53' Sebastián Santos
55' I. Diaz
Pablo Barrera 58'
61' ↓ S. Santos ↑I. Moreno
↓ P. Barrera ↑Jhojan Julio 66'
72' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑J. Cortizo
↓ E. Armenta ↑C. Garcia 72'
↓ F. Venegas ↑J. Perlaza 72'
73' I. Diaz
76' Jordi Cortizo
Jonathan Perlaza 78'
80' Stiven Barreiro
Jesús Hernández 83'
85' ↓ N. Fonseca ↑D. Arcila
85' ↓ I. Diaz ↑E. Rigoni
85' ↓ A. Alvarado ↑R. Funes Mori
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Santos 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
S. Barreiro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
P. Bellon
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
S. Reyes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Fonseca 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
64
Passes
3
Duels
R. Echeverria
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
77
Passes
6
Duels
J. Rodriguez
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
I. Diaz 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Forwards
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rigoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Saldamando
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. I. Mendoza Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Reyes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
S. Homenchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
E. Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
A. Zapata 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
P. Barrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
R. Bogarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
L. Rodriguez 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
L. Villegas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Partida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhojan Julio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perlaza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Valenzuela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Leon | 3 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/05/2025 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 10/26/2024 | Leon | 4 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/06/2024 | Leon | 0 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 09/30/2023 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 02/10/2023 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 3 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
08/30/2025
04/05/2025
10/26/2024
04/06/2024
09/30/2023
02/10/2023
Leon Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
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
Disciplinary Disaster Leaves Queretaro Helpless
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Our verdict: A total collapse in discipline turned what could have been a tight tactical affair into an absolute procession for the home side.
Opening Act
The Stakes were unmistakably high under the floodlights at Estadio León as both sides looked to salvage their sluggish campaigns in this bottom-half clash. Leon dominated possession right from the opening exchanges, ultimately holding a staggering 69% of the ball. Despite facing constant pressure, the visitors defended stubbornly through most of the first half. The Intensity spiked dramatically in the final minute of the opening period. S. Reyes brilliantly unlocked the compact defence to find Fernando Beltrán, who fired home the opener in the 45th minute. That crucial breakthrough immediately unravelled Club Queretaro. Deep into first-half stoppage time, midfielder Ángel Zapata was shown a straight red card for violent conduct, leaving his struggling teammates with an absolute mountain to climb.
The Pivot
Coming out for the second half a man down, the Balance of the match was permanently destroyed for the visiting side. The hosts relentlessly exploited the extra space on the pitch. Ismael Díaz capitalised quickly on the numerical advantage, confidently doubling the lead in the 55th minute. However, the visitors briefly threatened to trigger the Upset Factor just moments later against the run of play. Veteran winger Pablo Barrera put the ball in the back of the net, seemingly offering a vital lifeline to the away sector. Those joyous celebrations were instantly cut short by the video assistant referee. The goal was wiped off the board completely, decisively breaking the visitors' fighting spirit and ending any realistic chance of a dramatic comeback.
Resolution
From that cancelled goal onward, the remainder of the match was merely an attacking exhibition for the home side. Supported by a flawless, commanding defensive shift from Stiven Barreiro at the back, the hosts continually pressed their massive advantage. Díaz struck again in the 73rd minute, securing a well-deserved brace and putting the final result entirely out of reach. Frustration boiled over completely for the battered visitors when Jesús Hernández earned their second red card of the night for violent conduct in the 83rd minute. Eleven corner kicks painted a vivid picture of the relentless set-piece pressure. This crucial victory pushes the home side slightly up the league table, leaving their discipline-starved opponents anchored desperately near the very bottom.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ángel Zapata impact the match?
His dismissal just before half-time completely shattered Queretaro's defensive structure, forcing them to play with ten men and allowing Leon to totally dominate the second period.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR controversially cancelled Pablo Barrera's goal in the 58th minute. Instead of cutting the deficit, Queretaro remained two goals down, destroying their momentum and spirit entirely.
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.
Basement Scrap at Estadio León
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With both sides staring down the barrel of a grim season and fighting for survival, this low-quality clash is strictly for the diehards.
The Setup
Leon sit 12th in the Apertura table, while Club Queretaro languish desperately in 17th. A miserable Stakes rating reflects the overall irrelevance of this fixture to the top of the table, though the relegation battle narrative looms large for these specific clubs. Queretaro are winless in five, bleeding points with a terrible Form grade and a toothless attack that has managed just eight goals all season. Leon's sporadic wins offer a slightly better picture, but the overall Balance between these two strugglers remains dreadful. Still, there is a glimmer of quality reflected in the Stars rating, almost entirely thanks to shot-stoppers Oscar García and Guillermo Allison, who are single-handedly keeping scorelines somewhat respectable for their respective leaky defenses.
Key Battle
Leon's disjointed attacking unit faces a deep, stubborn Queretaro defensive block. Expect a grinding war of attrition in the middle of the park, where neither midfield wants to dictate possession or take risks that could lead to a devastating counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect a fractured ninety minutes where unforced errors dictate the tempo. Leon will edge a scrappy, physical affair. Queretaro simply cannot find the back of the net on their travels, and home advantage points to a narrow, uninspiring 1-0 Leon victory.