Liga MX Apertura - 10
Leon 2 - 2 FT Mazatlán
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' J. Rodriguez
45' I. Diaz (J. Rodriguez)
HT
56' ↓ D. Arcila ↑F. Beltran Cruz
Lucas Merolla 60'
Jordan Sierra 60'
A. Duarte (J. Esquivel) 61'
A. Duarte 65'
Jordan Sierra 68'
↓ M. Zaleta ↑M. Lainez 68'
72' ↓ S. Santos ↑I. Moreno
72' ↓ R. Funes Mori ↑E. Rodriguez
↓ O. F. Moreno Villegas ↑I. Gonzalez 72'
82' ↓ S. Reyes ↑J. Cortizo
↓ J. Sierra ↑J. Garcia 83'
↓ J. Esquivel ↑R. Meraz 83'
↓ Y. Barcenas ↑S. Fierro 84'
Roberto Meraz 90'+5
Mauro Laínez 90'+5
Anderson Duarte 90'+6
90'+13 Stiven Barreiro
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Santos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
S. Barreiro 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
P. Bellon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
R. Echeverria 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
J. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
I. Diaz 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
Forwards
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
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. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Colula 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
F. Almada 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
L. Merolla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaleta
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
J. Esquivel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
J. Sierra
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
O. F. Moreno Villegas
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
N. Benedetti
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
A. Duarte 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
7.9
Rating
BENCH
J. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fierro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. A. Alcaraz Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | Leon | 2 - 2 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/01/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 11/06/2024 | Leon | 0 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 01/31/2024 | Mazatlán | 2 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 08/19/2023 | Leon | 2 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 03/25/2023 | Mazatlán | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio de Mazatlán |
Leon Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -9
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
A Tale of Two Halves at Estadio León
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. This breathless four-goal thriller exposed both the brilliant attacking potential and the glaring defensive frailties of two sides desperate to escape the lower reaches of the table.
The Opening Salvo
The hosts took to the pitch with clear intent, eager to assert their dominance in this crucial relegation battle. They controlled possession early on, suffocating the visitors and methodically probing for defensive weaknesses across the pitch. The sheer Intensity of their attacking waves eventually turned the final third into a shooting gallery, keeping the away side pinned deep in their own half. Their relentless persistence paid off spectacularly on the stroke of half-time. J. Rodriguez stepped up to the spot and calmly converted a penalty to finally break the deadlock. Moments later, before the visitors could even catch their breath, the Colombian maestro turned provider. He laid off a perfectly weighted ball for I. Diaz, who smashed it home to double the advantage. Leon walked down the tunnel seemingly in total command, leaving their opponents looking thoroughly demoralised.
The Dramatic Pivot
Football, however, is notoriously fickle, and two-goal leads can be incredibly dangerous. The Balance of power violently shifted after the interval. Instead of capitulating and accepting defeat, Mazatlán came out swinging, executing a tactical shift that caught the hosts entirely off guard. In the 61st minute, A. Duarte latched onto a slick, defence-splitting pass from J. Esquivel to pull one back. That single goal completely changed the emotional complexion of the match. Smelling blood in the water, the visitors pressed high. Just four minutes later, Duarte struck again, completing a sensational brace and silencing the stunned home crowd at Estadio León. The visitors had climbed a massive mountain to level the scoreline in the blink of an eye, dragging the shell-shocked hosts into a chaotic, end-to-end dogfight where anything felt entirely possible.
The Frantic Finale
The final twenty minutes were played at an absolutely breakneck pace as both sides desperately chased a winner. A staggering 35 shots were fired across the ninety minutes, turning the dying embers of the match into a frantic spectacle that forced the goalkeepers into a combined nine heroic saves. The drama peaked when VAR stepped in to confirm a massive call involving Jordan Sierra in the 68th minute, adding another layer of tension. Despite a commanding defensive shift from Stiven Barreiro to steady the ship, the hosts simply could not find a late breakthrough. Given the high Stakes near the bottom of the Liga MX table, this breathless 2-2 draw serves as a bitter missed opportunity for the home side, while acting as a monumental point salvaged from the jaws of defeat by the resilient visitors.
Key Questions
What made James Rodríguez the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the attack with a flawless 10.0 rating, scoring a clinical penalty and providing a rapid-fire assist to establish Leon's initial two-goal advantage.
How did Leon complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Leon surrendered their lead. They went 2-0 up by half-time, but Mazatlán staged a massive second-half comeback to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
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 Dwellers Clash at Estadio León
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. With both sides languishing in the bottom third of the Apertura table, this encounter promises far more grit than glamour.
The Setup
Leon sit 12th in the standings. Mazatlán are hovering just behind them in 16th. A modest Form rating for both sides highlights their shared inconsistencies this season. The Stakes are remarkably low for this stage of the Apertura, stripping away much of the usual competitive tension. Leon rely heavily on their Stars metric to carry them through tricky fixtures, banking on goalkeeper Oscar García's heroics and Ismael Díaz's goalscoring touch. Mazatlán arrive with a leaky defence and a negative goal difference, meaning the Balance of this tie slightly favours the home side.
Key Battle
This matchup boils down to Leon's attacking unit attempting to break through Mazatlán's fragile defensive lines. The visitors must actively disrupt the rhythm in midfield to prevent continuous waves of pressure on their own penalty area.
Our Prediction
Expect a largely disjointed affair. Leon should dictate the tempo early on, leveraging their home advantage. Mazatlán will likely sit deep and hope for a scrappy counter-attack. We expect a narrow, uneventful home victory. Leon 1-0 Mazatlán.