Liga MX Clausura - 1
Leon 2 - 1 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' I. Diaz (F. Beltran Cruz)
HT
50' B. Colula (S. Reyes)
↓ L. Romero ↑A. Palavecino 51'
60' S. Reyes
62' ↓ I. Moreno ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
62' ↓ R. Funes Mori ↑D. Cambindo
↓ J. Marquez ↑J. Rodarte 65'
↓ J. Paradela ↑M. Levy 65'
↓ C. Rodriguez ↑A. Morales 77'
79' ↓ I. Diaz ↑V. Gauthier
79' ↓ B. Colula ↑D. Ramirez
87' ↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑A. Alvarado
A. Palavecino (A. Morales) 90'
W. Ditta 90'+2
90'+7 R. Echeverria
90'+8 I. Rodriguez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Colula 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Diaz 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Villegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
A. Gudino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
C. Rodriguez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
C. Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Paradela 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
G. Fernandez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
E. Ochoa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Palavecino 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Velazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Morales 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
6.9
Rating
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Valdez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 | Cruz Azul | 4 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 05/12/2025 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 05/09/2025 | Leon | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/16/2025 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 09/15/2024 | Leon | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/22/2024 | Leon | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio León |
Leon Win
Cruz Azul 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
Mid-Table Upset Shocks the Title Contenders
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A ruthless display of counter-attacking efficiency and defensive grit saw the underdogs topple a massive title contender at Estadio Leon.
Early Warning Signs
The visitors arrived harboring serious title ambitions and immediately stamped their authority on the pitch. They controlled possession from the outset, moving the ball swiftly and pushing the home side deep into a low block. The Intensity of their attacking waves was relentless, forcing the defense to scramble on multiple occasions. Despite the pressure, the hosts refused to buckle under the weight of the onslaught. As the first half drew to a close, a rare counter-attack completely flipped the script. Against the run of play in the 45th minute, I. Diaz materialized in the box to convert a brilliant sequence into the opening goal. This clinical strike shattered the visitors' momentum, completely altering the halftime team talks and proving that disciplined defending can neutralize possession-heavy systems.
The Turning Point
Emerging from the tunnel with a renewed sense of belief, the home side wasted absolutely no time compounding the visitors' misery. In the 50th minute, B. Colula exploited a defensive lapse to double the advantage, sending the home supporters into pure delirium. The Upset Factor suddenly skyrocketed as the second-placed team found themselves staring at a daunting two-goal deficit. Cruz Azul responded by throwing caution to the wind, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery with 20 total attempts on the night. However, they met an immovable object in Oscar García. The goalkeeper put on an absolute masterclass, producing six monumental saves to deny a string of point-blank headers and powerful drives from the increasingly desperate attackers.
Frantic Finale
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes grew incredibly heavy for a team desperately chasing the league leaders. The visitors finally found a breakthrough in the 90th minute through a pair of impactful substitutions. A. Morales carved out space on the flank and delivered a precise cutback for A. Palavecino, who hammered the ball home to ensure a chaotic conclusion. The late goal threatened to unravel the defensive BalanceLeon had worked so tirelessly to maintain. Despite enduring agonizing stoppage-time pressure, the mid-table hosts held their nerve to secure a massive 2-1 victory. This gritty performance hands them a vital three points while serving a massive blow to their opponents' lofty championship aspirations.
Key Questions
How did substitute Bryan Colula change the game?
Though starting the match, Colula completely shifted the momentum by scoring the crucial second goal in the 50th minute, establishing an insurmountable two-goal cushion.
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.
Cruz Azul's Title Push Faces a Rebuilding Leon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. While the visitors boast championship credentials, this lopsided affair might lack the competitive tension needed for a classic.
The Setup
Cruz Azul arrive at Estadio Leon on January 11, 2026, sitting second in Liga MX and riding a formidable five-match unbeaten streak. Their impressive Form rating underlines a serious title challenge, as they look to close the gap at the summit. Conversely, Leon languish down in 12th place, plagued by persistent defensive frailties having already conceded a worrying 24 goals this campaign. The decidedly low Balance rating reflects this stark contrast in quality and current trajectory. With the Clausura just kicking off, the Stakes might feel relatively modest on paper, but every single point counts in a tightly contested title race. A 14-point chasm separates these two sides, and the visitors know they cannot afford a slip-up against struggling opposition.
Key Battle
It is the ultimate test of resilience as Leon's athletic shot-stopper, Oscar García, prepares to face off against Cruz Azul's lethal frontman, Gabriel Fernández. García has been a rare beacon of hope for the hosts, pulling off 17 saves and a spectacular penalty stop in his last four outings, single-handedly elevating the match's Stars rating. However, Fernández is a sheer goal machine right now, perfectly supported by the creative brilliance of Carlos Rodríguez in midfield. Rodríguez's vision will stretch the home defense, pulling players out of position to create pockets of space for Fernández to ruthlessly exploit.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul will dictate the tempo and territory from the opening whistle, exploiting the glaring gaps in the home side's structure. Expect the visitors to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory, suffocating Leon's disjointed attacks and capitalizing on their defensive vulnerability to keep their championship dreams alive.