Liga MX Clausura - 8
Leon 2 - 1 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Tomás Badaloni 35'
A. Oliveros (D. Leyva) 45'
HT
↓ A. E. Almendra ↑J. Ruiz 46'
Ricardo Monreal 49'
58' ↓ D. Ramirez ↑J. Cortizo
59' ↓ D. Arcila ↑F. Beltran Cruz
59' ↓ N. Vallejo ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
↓ R. Monreal ↑K. Rosero 59'
65' J. P. Dominguez Chonteco (I. Diaz)
↓ I. Tello ↑K. Gutierrez 69'
↓ A. Pena ↑F. Rossano 78'
↓ C. Calderon ↑E. Lara 78'
83' Salvador Reyes
86' D. Cambindo
90'+1 ↓ I. Diaz ↑I. Rodriguez
90'+1 ↓ D. Cambindo ↑R. Funes Mori
Franco Rossano 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
D. Ramirez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
S. Barreiro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Vegas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
S. Reyes 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Echeverria
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
D. Arcila
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
I. Diaz
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
D. Cambindo 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
N. Vallejo
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Garcia Jordan 
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. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
31
Minutes
7.9
Rating
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mora
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Martinez 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
A. Oliveros 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
D. Leyva
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
L. Faravelli 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
C. Calderon
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
59
Entry
A. E. Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Casas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2026 | Leon | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 08/16/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 03/15/2025 | Necaxa | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 07/22/2024 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio LeĂłn |
| 04/01/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/02/2023 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio LeĂłn |
Leon Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -6
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
Late Penalty Drama Seals Massive Comeback Win
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A relentless attacking barrage finally broke stubborn resistance in a match entirely defined by VAR controversy and late penalty heroics.
The Opening Stanza
The match at Estadio Leon erupted into a tactical dogfight from the opening exchanges. While the hosts edged possession, the visitors looked incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack. The Intensity flared in the 35th minute when the referee initially pointed to the spot for a foul on Tomás Badaloni, only for VAR to step in and overturn the decision. Just as the half seemed destined to end scoreless, Necaxa struck a crucial blow. D. Leyva carved open the defence with a smart ball, allowing A. Oliveros to slot home right on the stroke of halftime. It was a classic smash-and-grab moment that left the home crowd stunned and set the stage for a frantic second period.
The Momentum Shift
Emerging from the tunnel, Leon completely tore up the script. The home side turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, unleashing a massive 28 shots overall to absolutely suffocate their opponents. Dictating the tempo from midfield, Rodrigo EcheverrĂa put on a masterclass to constantly recycle possession and keep the pressure mounting. The Balance of power shifted irreversibly when the manager turned to his bench. Introduced just before the hour mark, J. P. Dominguez Chonteco needed barely six minutes to make his mark. Latching onto a precise pass from I. Diaz, the super-sub buried the equaliser in the 65th minute, rewarding a relentless attacking phase.
The Climax
With the scores tied and both teams locked on 13 points in the league table, the Stakes could not have been higher heading into the final stretch. The visiting goalkeeper had already made several heroic saves to keep his side alive, but the relentless pressure eventually forced a fatal error. In the 83rd minute, VAR intervened once again—this time confirming a penalty after a foul involving Salvador Reyes in the box. Stepping up to the spot under immense pressure, D. Cambindo held his nerve to blast the 86th-minute winner into the back of the net. The late turnaround secured a massive three points for the hosts, vaulting them above their direct rivals.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened twice, overturning a first-half penalty for the visitors before confirming the decisive late spot-kick in the 83rd minute that sealed the result.
What made AgustĂn Oliveros the Man of the Match?
Earning a stellar rating, the defender was immense at the back and scored his team's only goal right before the halftime whistle.
How dramatic was the late winner by AgustĂn Oliveros?
Oliveros actually scored right before halftime. The true late drama came from Diber Cambindo, who buried an 86th-minute penalty to seal the comeback win.
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 Leon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A distinctly skippable affair between two wildly inconsistent sides currently deadlocked on 13 points.
The Setup
Both sides are struggling to string together meaningful results. Leon's unpredictable Form slightly mirrors the recent slump of Necaxa heading into this March 01, 2026 fixture. Tied at 11th and 12th in the Liga MX Clausura table, the exceptionally low Stakes mean neither side will be treating this as a cup final. A high Balance rating suggests it will be a tightly contested struggle at Estadio Leon, but do not confuse a close game with a high-quality spectacle. Without an abundance of Stars lighting up the pitch, expect a gritty, physical encounter rather than a glamorous display of footballing brilliance.
Key Battle
Diber Cambindo offers the main attacking spark for the home side, and he will need to outshine the creative threat of Franco Rossano. While Cambindo aggressively hunts for goals in the penalty area, Rossano's playmaking ability will dictate whether the visitors can carve out meaningful chances to disrupt the home defense.
Our Prediction
Leon 1-1 Necaxa. A disjointed game that fizzles out into a frustrating draw, with neither side possessing the clinical edge required to claim all three points.