Liga MX Apertura - 4
Leon 1 - 3 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Corona 14'
R. Chavez (G. Berterame) 31'
HT
46' ↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑D. Arcila
46' ↓ I. Moreno ↑E. Rodriguez
S. Canales 60'
64' ↓ J. Cortizo ↑A. Estrada
64' ↓ R. Funes Mori ↑I. Diaz
65' D. Arcila (I. Diaz)
↓ J. Corona ↑V. Guzman 73'
Santiago Mele 82'
↓ S. Canales ↑L. Ocampos 84'
↓ O. Torres ↑I. Fimbres 84'
86' ↓ A. Alvarado ↑E. Ayon
87' Nicolas Fonseca
↓ G. Arteaga ↑H. Moreno 90'+1
↓ G. Berterame ↑J. Moxica 90'+2
Lucas Ocampos 90'+6
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
I. Moreno 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Barreiro 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Frias
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Fonseca 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
54
Passes
12
Duels
A. Alvarado
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Cortizo 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
S. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bellon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Diaz
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.7
Rating
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
S. Mele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Chavez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ramos
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Arteaga 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
F. Ambriz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Canales
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
O. Torres
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
J. Corona
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
G. Berterame 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
BENCH
L. Cardenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ocampos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | Leon | 1 - 3 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 04/21/2025 | Leon | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 11/11/2024 | Monterrey | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 04/20/2024 | Leon | 2 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 09/17/2023 | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 02/28/2023 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio León |
Leon Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
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
Monterrey's Clinical Edge Dismantles Leon in Mid-Table Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A ruthless display of finishing from the visitors secured maximum points, exposing Leon's defensive frailties despite their lion-hearted late push.
A Lightning Start
The atmosphere at Estadio León was electric, but the visitors immediately sapped the energy from the home crowd. High Intensity defined the opening exchanges as Monterrey pressed high, refusing to let the hosts settle into any rhythm. The tactical Balance was shattered merely 14 minutes into the contest when J. Corona found a pocket of space and finished with aplomb. This early opener forced the home side to abandon their initial game plan. While the hosts eventually edged possession, stringing together neat passing sequences in the middle third, they struggled to penetrate a resolute backline. The visitors remained perfectly comfortable absorbing the pressure, patiently waiting to launch devastating counter-attacks that constantly kept the home defense on high alert throughout a tense first half.
The Ruthless Pivot
With the Stakes rising in this crucial mid-table battle, the visitors showcased exactly why they are so dangerous on the road. Just past the half-hour mark, a sublime passage of play saw G. Berterame carve out an opening for R. Chavez, who ruthlessly doubled the advantage at the 31st minute. The hosts were left completely shell-shocked. Any hopes of a second-half resurgence were practically extinguished right on the hour mark. Former European star S. Canales showcased his undeniable pedigree, striking a brilliant third goal that effectively put the contest to bed. The visitors' underlying attacking metrics told the true story—they generated premium chances and executed them with a cold-blooded efficiency that the home side simply could not match on the night.
The Substitutes' Stand
Staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat, Leon threw caution to the wind in search of an unlikely Upset Factor. The manager rolled the dice with his bench, and the impact was instantaneous. D. Arcila, introduced right after the break, injected much-needed life into the attack and found the back of the net at the 65th minute, courtesy of a slick pass from fellow substitute I. Diaz. Midfield dynamo Jordi Cortizo delivered an outstanding individual performance, pulling the strings with four key passes as the home side mounted heavy set-piece pressure via 13 corners. A barrage of 33 combined shots turned the final stages into a frantic shootout, but Monterrey's early damage proved insurmountable as they successfully climbed the table.
Key Questions
What made Ricardo Chávez the Man of the Match?
His phenomenal two-way performance featured a crucial 31st-minute goal, rock-solid defensive interventions, and two key passes that constantly drove Monterrey forward.
How did substitute Ricardo Chávez change the game?
While the premise suggests he was a sub, Chávez actually started the match, shifting the momentum entirely with his pivotal first-half goal and commanding defensive presence.
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.
Mid-table Mediocrity at Estadio León?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. With both sides languishing in the middle of the Liga MX pack and a dreadful Stakes rating, this Apertura clash looks easily skippable unless individual brilliance saves the day.
The Setup
Leon sit in 12th with a porous defence that has already shipped 24 goals, while 9th-placed Monterrey are barely doing much better. Our system gives this a rock-bottom Stakes score, meaning neither side is under massive structural pressure to force the issue tonight. A modest Form rating points to a combined 2.9 goals per game on paper, but a low Balance score hints at a disjointed affair. The saving grace is the Stars metric. Monterrey's Óliver Torres has been pulling strings efficiently in midfield, while Leon's Oscar García has been pulling off acrobatics between the sticks to keep his side breathing.
Key Battle
The key battle takes place between the visitors' heavily stacked forward line and the hosts' leaky, disorganised defence. Monterrey possess the firepower to slice through, meaning Leon's defensive unit must sit deep, remain compact, and absorb immense pressure to avoid another heavy defeat.
Our Prediction
Monterrey have the attacking edge and the tactical discipline to exploit weaknesses. Expect the visitors to control possession and probe for openings against a fragile Leon back line. An early away goal will force the hosts out of their shell, leaving glaring gaps for Monterrey to exploit on the counter. We see a comfortable 0-2 away win.