Liga MX Clausura - 6
Monterrey 1 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' G. Arteaga
24' S. Canales (L. Orellano)
I. Moreno 29'
45' ↓ A. Martial ↑L. Ocampos
HT
↓ I. Moreno ↑I. Rodriguez 64'
70' ↓ F. Ambriz ↑J. Corona
70' ↓ L. Orellano ↑J. Rodriguez
76' O. Torres
↓ R. Echeverria ↑F. Beltran Cruz 79'
83' ↓ U. Djurdjevic ↑I. Fimbres
↓ N. Vallejo ↑D. Ramirez 88'
↓ D. Arcila ↑A. Alvarado 88'
↓ D. Cambindo ↑R. Funes Mori 88'
90'+1 J. Corona
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
L. Cardenas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Medina 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
V. Guzman 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Aceves
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Ambriz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
S. Canales
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
O. Torres
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
L. Orellano
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
U. Djurdjevic
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
A. Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
S. Mele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Bustos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Galvez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ocampos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
Garcia Jordan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Colula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Barreiro 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
V. Gauthier
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Villegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
D. Arcila 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Cambindo
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
N. Vallejo
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
O. Garcia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Bellon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
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
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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 |
Monterrey Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -7
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
Canales Strike Settles Tight Mid-Table Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. Monterrey secured a crucial three points to climb away from the mid-table pack, leaving Leon searching for answers in a match defined by wasted chances and one moment of pure quality.
Setting the Stage
The floodlights at Estadio BBVA set the stage for a crucial battle in the Liga MX Clausura. With both clubs separated by a mere point in the standings, the Stakes were unmistakably high from the outset. Monterrey wasted no time in establishing their rhythm, edging possession with a composed 56% share during the opening exchanges. Moving the ball with an impressive 86% passing accuracy, the hosts dictated the tempo and pushed their opponents deep into their own half. The visitors adopted a cautious approach, aiming to absorb the early pressure and look for counter-attacking opportunities. However, the home side's relentless movement and sharp wide play quickly turned the pitch into a one-way street, setting an ominous tone for the rest of the ninety minutes.
The Decisive Blow
The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 24th minute, rewarding the home side's persistent pressure. A perfectly weighted pass from Luca Orellano sliced through the defensive lines, finding Sergio Canales. The Spanish maestro made no mistake, delivering a clinical finish to ignite the passionate home crowd. From that moment, the attacking Intensity went off the charts. The hosts relentlessly battered the opposition, racking up a staggering 19 total shots and generating heavy set-piece pressure with 8 corners. Leon found themselves pinned back, barely surviving the onslaught as their goalkeeper was forced into a trio of vital saves. Canales wasn't just the goalscorer; he was the primary orchestrator, pulling the strings in midfield and ensuring the visitors never had a moment of respite to reorganise.
Grinding it Out
Needing a response to salvage a result, the visitors tried to shift the Balance of play in the second half. Despite their efforts to push higher up the pitch, their attack remained blunt and entirely devoid of inspiration. They were utterly nullified by an outstanding defensive masterclass orchestrated by Stefan Medina, who marshalled the backline with absolute authority. Restricted to just two shots on target and a dismal 0.55 expected goals, the away side never truly threatened an equaliser. Monterrey professionally managed the final stages, sealing a deserved 1-0 victory that provides a significant boost to their Clausura campaign. This gritty performance hands them maximum points and leaves their frustrated opponents slipping further down the table, desperately searching for attacking solutions.
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.
Inconsistency Rules as Monterrey Host Leon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Two fragile defenses and mid-table malaise mean this fixture will likely be decided by who makes fewer mistakes rather than individual brilliance.
The Setup
Neither Monterrey nor Leon inspire much confidence right now. Sitting 9th and 12th respectively with just a single point between them, the Stakes remain incredibly low in this Clausura round 6 fixture. The visitors arrive at Estadio BBVA conceding an alarming 2.3 goals per game, heavily dragging their Form rating down. However, the hosts aren't faring much better, navigating a bleak run of results themselves. The only saving grace here is a decent Stars rating, powered by Anthony Martial and his playmaking ability, alongside an overworked Oscar García who has already faced a barrage of shots and saved a penalty this season. With a modest Balance between these struggling squads, expect a thoroughly messy affair. Both managers are desperately searching for answers, but their tactical setups have left massive gaps in transition. For the home side, the pressure to entertain could leave them fatally exposed to counter-attacks.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be the Monterrey forward line against a highly vulnerable away defense. Leon's back line has been remarkably generous, leaving their goalkeeper to perform heroics week after week. If the home side's attackers can find their rhythm and exploit the wide channels, they will test that porous rearguard relentlessly.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic 2-2 draw. Neither side has the defensive discipline to secure all three points, leading to a match where goals flow from defensive errors rather than tactical masterclasses. Leon will capitalize on defensive lapses, but the hosts have enough firepower to strike back and share the spoils.