Liga MX Apertura - 12
Leon 2 - 4 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Angulo (N. Castro) 5'
35' J. Rodriguez
42' James Rodríguez
Federico Pereira 42'
HT
Paulinho (A. Vega) 48'
53' Jordi Cortizo
A. Vega (J. Gallardo) 58'
↓ J. Angulo ↑M. Ruiz 62'
69' ↓ O. Villa ↑I. Moreno
69' ↓ J. Cortizo ↑E. Rodriguez
69' A. Alvarado (I. Moreno)
72' ↓ D. Ramirez ↑I. Diaz
↓ Helinho ↑D. Barbosa 75'
Paulinho (S. Simon) 76'
Marcel Ruíz 78'
↓ S. Simon ↑A. Briseno 81'
↓ A. Vega ↑R. Morales 81'
↓ Paulinho ↑J. P. Dominguez Chonteco 82'
84' ↓ A. Alvarado ↑N. Fonseca
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Jimenez 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
D. Ramirez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bellon 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
O. Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Echeverria 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
81
Passes
5
Duels
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
J. Rodriguez
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
57
Passes
10
Duels
A. Alvarado 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Forwards
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Blanco 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Moreno 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
7.3
Rating
N. Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cisneros
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
S. Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Diaz
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
C. Mora
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Toluca
Goalkeepers
L. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Simon 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Bruno Mendez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gallardo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Romero
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
60
Passes
6
Duels
N. Castro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Helinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
A. Vega 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8.2
Rating
Yes
Captain
J. Angulo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Paulinho 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
H. Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arroyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Leon | 2 - 4 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/09/2025 | Leon | 3 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 11/02/2024 | Toluca | 2 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 02/03/2024 | Toluca | 4 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 10/21/2023 | Leon | 1 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 01/29/2023 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 07/27/2022 | Leon | 0 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 05/02/2022 | Leon | 4 - 4 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Leon |
| 10/31/2021 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 05/10/2021 | Leon | 2 - 2 (PEN 2-4) | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio León |
Leon Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +14
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
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
Toluca's Firepower Overwhelms Leon in Six-Goal Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. An unrelenting attacking display from the visitors cements their playoff credentials while leaving Leon searching for answers in the mid-table quagmire.
Early Fireworks at Estadio León
The visitors wasted absolutely no time stamping their authority on this fixture. In just the 5th minute, J. Angulo found the back of the net to set a furious tempo. The sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges was breathtaking, as Leon attempted to weather the early storm. The hosts slowly gathered their composure, edging possession with 52% of the ball, and methodically worked their way back into contention. Their patience was rewarded in the 35th minute when J. Rodriguez coolly dispatched a penalty kick, restoring parity and sending the home crowd into a frenzy before the halftime whistle.
The Second-Half Blitz
If the first half was a tactical chess match, the second half was a blitzkrieg. Emerging from the tunnel, Toluca shifted into an unstoppable gear. At the 48-minute mark, Paulinho converted a clinical assist from Alexis Vega to regain the lead. The duo was far from finished; ten minutes later, Vega turned from provider to executioner, firing home to make it 3-1. A barrage of 30 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, exposing glaring holes in the home side's defensive shape. Toluca's attacking transitions were simply too swift and too precise to contain.
Closing the Door
Facing a daunting deficit, the hosts refused to surrender quietly. A spark of brilliance from substitute I. Moreno unlocked the defence, allowing A. Alvarado to strike in the 69th minute and inject genuine drama into the final stages. However, the delicate Balance of the match was finally broken by the man of the hour. Paulinho completed his magnificent brace in the 76th minute, decisively slamming the door shut on any comeback hopes. The emphatic 4-2 victory keeps Toluca entrenched in 3rd place, perfectly positioned for a deep playoff run while preserving their stellar undefeated form.
Key Questions
What made Paulinho the Man of the Match?
He was absolutely lethal, scoring a crucial brace in the second half to secure the victory and completely extinguish Leon's hopes of a late comeback.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A combined 30 shots, 10 on target, and relentless attacking intent from both sides turned Estadio León into a spectacular, wide-open shooting gallery.
How did substitute Paulinho change the game?
Paulinho actually started the match, dominating the frontline with two goals. Substitute I. Moreno was the one who made an impact off the bench with an assist for Leon.
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.
Toluca Put Unbeaten Record on the Line in Guanajuato
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Toluca look to solidify their top-three status against a Leon side desperately fighting to climb the Apertura standings.
The Setup
Toluca arrive at Estadio León boasting an undefeated record this season and a Form rating that demands total respect. Sitting comfortably in third with 26 points, the visitors have been formidable on the road. Leon, meanwhile, are languishing down in 12th place. A modest Balance score reflects the hosts' struggles to find consistency, having traded rare wins for frequent losses in recent weeks. While the Apertura mid-season Stakes mean panic hasn't fully set in, Leon urgently need points to keep their playoff hopes alive, but they face an away side carrying massive momentum.
Key Battle
James Rodríguez vs Paulinho. The Colombian maestro brings significant Stars appeal and provides the creative spark for the hosts, but he will need to outshine Toluca's ruthless frontman. Paulinho's attacking metrics are surging thanks to his lethal finishing, and keeping him quiet will require a monumental, error-free performance from the home defense.
Our Prediction
Toluca's relentless attacking rhythm will eventually overpower Leon's fragile backline. Expect the visitors to strike early, absorb any desperate pressure from the hosts, and counter ruthlessly for a comfortable away victory.