Liga MX Gameweek 15, Apertura
Leon 1 - 1 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' Fernando Beltrán
Alan Medina 42'
HT
Ulises Rivas 51'
56' ↓ E. Rodriguez ↑J. Rodriguez
57' A. Alvarado (I. Moreno)
↓ P. Monroy ↑A. Carrasquilla 70'
↓ A. Azuaje ↑P. Vite 70'
73' ↓ I. Diaz ↑J. Cortizo
78' ↓ I. Moreno ↑S. Santos
79' ↓ A. Alvarado ↑E. Ayon
↓ U. Rivas ↑J. Macias 82'
↓ A. Medina ↑A. Rico 86'
J. Macias 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leon
Goalkeepers
Óscar García 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
6
Saves
8.9
Rating
Defenders
David Ramírez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Valentín Gauthier 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Paúl Bellón
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Salvador Reyes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Iván Moreno 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Rodrigo Echeverría 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
55
Passes
8
Duels
Miguel Rodríguez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ismael Díaz 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
José Alvarado 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Óscar Jiménez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paolo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mora
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Lara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Silva
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ángel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulíses Rivas
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Pablo Monroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Álvaro Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Alan Medina 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Rodrigo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Juan Macías 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Universitario |
| 10/26/2025 | Leon | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 03/31/2025 | Leon | 1 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 07/07/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 4 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 04/15/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/01/2023 | Leon | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 01/22/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 4 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 07/10/2022 | Leon | 3 - 3 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 02/13/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 10/21/2021 | Leon | 1 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Leon |
01/18/2026
10/26/2025
03/31/2025
07/07/2024
04/15/2024
11/01/2023
01/22/2023
07/10/2022
02/13/2022
10/21/2021
Leon Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +24
P: 21 GD: +19
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leon
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Leon
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Penalty Drama Denies Leon Home Glory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A breathtaking goalkeeping masterclass was ultimately undone by stoppage-time heartbreak, altering the immediate playoff landscape.
Shooting Gallery in Leon
A barrage of 27 combined shots turned Estadio León into a veritable shooting gallery right from the kickoff, as both sides abandoned caution in pursuit of early dominance. Leon edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, dictating the early tempo and establishing a high Intensity rhythm across the middle of the park. Despite the home side's calculated control, U.N.A.M. - Pumas looked incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack, racking up seven shots on target compared to the hosts' four. The visitors continually tested the waters, forcing Oscar García into an array of spectacular interventions. His sharp reflexes and commanding box presence kept the scoreline blank going into the interval, establishing a firm platform for his team to build upon.
Breaking the Deadlock
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 57th minute, shifting the Balance of this exceptionally tight contest. I. Moreno carved open the visitors' defensive lines, laying off a perfectly weighted pass for A. Alvarado to ruthlessly smash home. With Leon ahead, Pumas cranked up the pressure, forcing a staggering eleven total corners throughout the match as they desperately hunted for a response. At the other end of the pitch, García seemed entirely invincible. The Leon shot-stopper pulled off six incredible saves throughout the night, including a stunning earlier penalty denial that brought the home crowd to its feet and seemed destined to secure all three points for the mid-table hosts.
Super Sub Intervention
Just as the home faithful prepared to celebrate a crucial and hard-fought victory, the script flipped entirely. The Stakes were immense for Pumas, desperate to consolidate their fourth-place standing in the fiercely contested playoff zone. Enter J. Macias. Introduced in the 82nd minute, the dynamic substitute became the ultimate difference-maker when his team needed him most. When Pumas won a controversial 90th-minute penalty, Macias stepped up and ruthlessly converted past the previously unbeatable keeper, rescuing a dramatic point. The late equalizer feels like a heavy psychological blow for a Leon side desperately chasing the pack, while Pumas escape the lion's den with their top-four ambitions firmly intact.
Key Questions
What made Oscar García the Man of the Match?
García delivered a monumental performance with six crucial saves, including a phenomenal penalty stop, keeping Leon in the match against relentless pressure.
Did Leon deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Pumas who scored the late equalizer. Given their seven shots on target and relentless late pressure, the visitors fully earned their 90th-minute penalty goal.
How did substitute Oscar García change the game?
Oscar García was not a substitute; he started as Leon's goalkeeper. However, substitute J. Macias changed the game by scoring the 90th-minute penalty equalizer for Pumas.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Pumas Aim to Exploit Leon's Defensive Fragility
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Pumas' impressive away prowess meets a Leon side desperate to climb from the bottom half, setting the stage for a clash of contrasting trajectories.
The Setup
Leon welcome U.N.A.M. - Pumas to Estadio León with the hosts in dire need of consistency. Sitting 12th with a porous defense that has leaked 24 goals, they face a Pumas side riding high in 4th. A modest Stakes rating reflects Leon's uphill battle in the Apertura, but the visitors come purely for points. Pumas have been lethal on the road, boasting a 60% win rate away from home. The Form metrics highlight Pumas' steady momentum compared to Leon's erratic recent run. While P. Vite orchestrates the away side's midfield, D. Cambindo will be crucial for the home team's attacking transitions. Despite a low Balance rating suggesting a mismatch, a solid Stars rating and an expected match average of three goals promise plenty of attacking action.
Key Battle
The match will be decided between Leon's vulnerable backline and Pumas' traveling attack. With Leon leaking goals all season, their defensive block must withstand relentless pressure from a Pumas unit that thrives at exploiting spaces in transition away from home.
Our Prediction
Pumas' clinical away form should be too much for Leon to handle. We expect the visitors to secure a 2-1 victory, picking apart gaps late in the game as the hosts desperately push forward in search of points.