Liga MX Apertura - 5
Necaxa 0 - 1 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Diaz 12'
14' Diber Cambindo
39' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
Rodrigo Echeverría 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ P. Perez ↑R. Monreal
Jordi Cortizo 58'
↓ F. Beltran Cruz ↑D. Arcila 62'
Salvador Reyes 66'
72' ↓ J. Rojas ↑R. Sanchez
↓ I. Diaz ↑I. Moreno 75'
↓ A. Alvarado ↑R. Funes Mori 76'
79' ↓ I. Rodriguez ↑R. Cortez
79' ↓ D. Cambindo ↑T. Badaloni
81' Raúl Sánchez
87' Kevin Rosero
↓ J. Cortizo ↑A. Estrada 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Jacob 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. De Buen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Calderon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
39
Entry
Midfielders
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
K. Rosero 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
P. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Palavecino
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
J. Rojas 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
D. Cambindo
STORMTROOPER
6
Shots
6
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Alcantar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Garcia 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
S. Santos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
S. Barreiro
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Fonseca
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cortizo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Diaz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
O. Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Moreno
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Frias
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
E. Rigoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Arcila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
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 León |
| 04/01/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/02/2023 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio León |
Necaxa Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 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
Emerald Wall: García Denies Relentless Necaxa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A single early strike and an absolute goalkeeping masterclass defined a mid-table clash where sheer attacking volume met an unbreakable wall.
The Early Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Estadio Victoria crackled right from kickoff. The visitors wasted no time stamping their authority. In just the 12th minute, I. Diaz found the back of the net, completely disrupting the early Balance of the match. That solitary strike changed the tactical landscape instantly. Leon retreated into a disciplined shape, inviting pressure and daring the hosts to break them down through the middle. It was a calculated gamble that set the stage for a gritty away performance.
The Siege
What followed was an absolute siege. Necaxa edged possession at 53% and pushed the Intensity to the absolute limit. They peppered the visitors' penalty area with a staggering 21 shots. In midfield, Agustín Palavecino and Kevin Rosero pulled the strings beautifully, carving out chances at will. Yet, every single effort hit a brick wall. Oscar García produced the performance of his life, registering five spectacular saves to deny everything thrown his way and frustrate the home support.
Frustration Meets Resilience
The closing stages were frantic. Set-piece pressure peaked with 11 total corners in the match, keeping the visitors pinned deep in their own half. Despite the relentless bombardment, the hosts simply lacked that clinical edge in the final third. The final whistle brought contrasting emotions. This crucial 1-0 away victory hauls Leon level with their opponents on 13 points in the standings. It stands as a harsh lesson in efficiency for the hosts, who did absolutely everything but score.
Key Questions
What made Oscar García the Man of the Match?
He delivered five crucial saves, maintaining a clean sheet and single-handedly repelling Necaxa's relentless 21-shot attacking onslaught to secure the 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 Scrap Promises Defensive Chaos
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Two struggling defenses collide in a match that will be decided by who makes the fewest glaring mistakes.
The Setup
The Apertura campaign has been an uphill battle for both Necaxa and Leon. Tied at 13 points and sitting 11th and 12th respectively, this August 16 clash at Estadio Victoria severely lacks the high Stakes of a genuine top-four fight. Instead, it is a gritty effort to simply stop the rot. The home side's Form is undeniably concerning, but the visitors are enduring a full-blown crisis at the back. Leon ships a dreadful average of 2.3 goals per game. When these two backlines meet, anticipate chaos rather than tactical mastery.
Key Battle
With a desperately low Balance rating across the pitch, flashes of individual quality will have to break the deadlock. Agustín Palavecino provides a vital creative spark for the hosts, but he faces a tough assignment matching the sudden impact of Daniel Arcila. The Leon attacker injects serious Stars power into a struggling lineup, making him the obvious and most dangerous outlet for the visitors on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Neither team can defend reliably to save their lives. Expect an entertaining but painfully messy 2-2 draw. Leon will score but inevitably surrender their advantage.