Liga MX Gameweek 10, Apertura

Leon 2 - 1 FT FC Juarez

Estadio León

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Futmetrix Verdict
86
FT
Mon, Sep 28
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Leon
2-1
FC Juarez
⚡ Intensity 80
⚖️ Balance 66
🏆 Stakes 42
🎲 Upset 0
Stoppage-time madness rescues León.

Win Probability

  • Leon 60%
  • Draw 23%
  • FC Juarez 18%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Late Chaos Rescues León from Juárez Scare

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A genuinely chaotic stoppage-time period masked a largely sluggish performance from the hosts, but the dramatic winner keeps their playoff momentum alive.

A Frustrating Stalemate

FC Juárez arrived at Estadio León rooted to the bottom of the Liga MX table, but the Balance of the opening hour told a completely different story. The visitors implemented a rigid defensive structure that constantly frustrated their higher-ranked hosts. Despite León controlling possession with 56% of the ball, they lacked the necessary cutting edge to break down a resilient backline. Francisco Nevarez attempted to orchestrate attacks from deep, but the match quickly descended into a tactical grind. The lack of attacking fluidity was glaring for a home side desperate to solidify their position in the upper half of the standings.

The Technology Intervention

The Intensity finally spiked in the 76th minute when the deadlock was broken under bizarre circumstances. A messy sequence inside the penalty area resulted in an own goal, providing León with a massive sigh of relief. The drama immediately escalated as VAR intervened. Following a tense review involving goalkeeper Sebastián Jurado, the goal was controversially confirmed. The Stakes were suddenly massive for the struggling visitors, who threw caution to the wind and pushed bodies forward in a desperate bid to salvage a much-needed point from their travels.

The 99th-Minute Miracle

Stoppage time ultimately descended into pure cinematic theatre. A late review handed Juárez a massive lifeline, and Oscar Estupiñan clinically dispatched a 94th-minute penalty, seemingly securing a stunning Upset Factor against the odds. However, football is rarely straightforward. With the very last breath of the match, substitute Jose Alvarado etched his name into the headlines. His 99th-minute strike capped off an unbelievable final sequence, immediately restoring the hosts' advantage. The 2-1 victory keeps León firmly in the playoff hunt, whilst inflicting a cruel, heartbreaking blow on a spirited Juárez side.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR was the central character, confirming a crucial 77th-minute goal for León and later awarding a 90th-minute penalty to Juárez, creating a wildly unpredictable finish.

How dramatic was the late winner by J. Alvarado?

Exceptionally dramatic. Alvarado's 99th-minute strike snatched the victory mere minutes after Juárez thought they had secured an unlikely point with a stoppage-time penalty.

How did Leon complete the comeback from behind?

Rather than coming from behind, León bounced back from the psychological blow of a late penalty equaliser, restoring their lead instantly through Alvarado's decisive finish.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
56%
44%
Leon 56%
FC Juarez 44%
Shots
7
8
Leon 7
FC Juarez 8
Shots on Target
3
1
Leon 3
FC Juarez 1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.64
1.29
Leon 0.64
FC Juarez 1.29
Passes
389
303
Leon 389
FC Juarez 303
Corners
1
4
Leon 1
FC Juarez 4
Fouls
14
14
Leon 14
FC Juarez 14
Yellow Cards
2
2
Leon 2
FC Juarez 2
Red Cards
0
0
Leon 0
FC Juarez 0

Match Events

45' 🔄 ↓ Sebastián Vegas ↑Salvador Reyes
45' 🔄 ↓ Jordi Cortizo ↑Juan Dominguez
HT
53' 🟨 Juan Guevara
58' 🔄 ↓ Fernando Beltran ↑Jose Alvarado
58' 🔄 ↓ Ismael Díaz ↑Edgar Guerra
↓ Ricardo Oliveira ↑Raymundo Fulgencio 🔄 62'
↓ Manuel Mayorga ↑Eder Lopez 🔄 62'
Jesus Murillo 🟨 79'
↓ Gilberto Sepulveda ↑Luca Dupuy 🔄 81'
83' 🔄 ↓ Diber Cambindo ↑Paul Bellón
Sebastián Jurado • 90'+1
Oscar Estupiñan ⚽ 90'+4
↓ Francisco Nevarez ↑Javier Aquino 🔄 90'+5
↓ Madson de Souza Silva ↑Haret Ortega 🔄 90'+5
90'+9 ⚽ Jose Alvarado
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Leon

Defenders
Jhohan Romana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Guevara Possu
MAGNET
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
66
Passes
10
Duels
Sebastián Vegas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
José Iván Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
J. Lara
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Iván Moreno
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Ismael Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Diber Cambindo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Julio González
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abraham Villegas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paúl Bellón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Fierro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Alvarado
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Edgar Guerra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Francisco Nevárez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
4.5
Rating
Jesús Murillo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Alejandro Mayorga
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Leonardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Óscar Estupiñán
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Madson
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haret Ortega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Carlo Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Sigala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martínez Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/19/2026 Leon 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Leon
09/27/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/25/2025 Leon 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
10/20/2024 FC Juarez 2 - 3 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/27/2024 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
11/13/2023 Leon 2 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
02/18/2023 FC Juarez 0 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/07/2022 Leon 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
03/05/2022 FC Juarez 0 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/18/2021 Leon 0 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Leon
04/19/2026
3 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Leon
09/27/2025
2 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/25/2025
1 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
10/20/2024
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/27/2024
1 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
11/13/2023
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio León
02/18/2023
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/07/2022
1 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
03/05/2022
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/18/2021
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Leon
Leon Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 10 20 23 12 +11 DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)WPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)WToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 10 18 17 10 +7 LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)
3 Club America 8 17 17 8 +9 DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)LCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America (22-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)
4 Club Queretaro 9 17 13 8 +5 WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)WClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Toluca (22-08-2026)
5 Leon 10 17 14 11 +3 WLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)
6 Atlas 10 17 16 17 -1 WClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)LToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)LAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)
7 Cruz Azul 10 16 19 18 +1 DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)WCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)WNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)
8 Club Tijuana 9 14 14 13 +1 LClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)LClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-08-2026)
9 Puebla 10 14 11 12 -1 LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)LPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)
10 Monterrey 9 13 16 14 +2 LAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-08-2026)
11 CF Pachuca 10 12 15 11 +4 LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)WAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)
12 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10 12 14 16 -2 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)
13 Atletico San Luis 10 12 14 18 -4 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)
14 Atlante FC 10 11 12 15 -3 WAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)LAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)
15 Tigres UANL 10 10 10 13 -3 WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)
16 Santos Laguna 10 10 10 15 -5 WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)WToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)
17 Necaxa 9 8 10 16 -6 LAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)LNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (24-08-2026)
18 FC Juarez 10 3 7 25 -18 LLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)LToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)

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