Liga MX Apertura - 13
Santos Laguna 2 - 0 FT Leon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Javier Güemez
30' B. Amione (J. Abella)
Salvador Reyes 35'
HT
46' ↓ B. Barticciotto ↑J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
David Ramírez 58'
60' B. Amione (J. Abella)
68' ↓ R. Sordo ↑A. Lopez
68' ↓ F. Villalba ↑C. Dajome
↓ D. Ramirez ↑J. Cortizo 69'
↓ A. Alvarado ↑E. Rodriguez 69'
79' ↓ K. Palacios ↑E. Echeverria
↓ N. Fonseca ↑E. Ayon 82'
Fernando Beltrán 84'
86' ↓ B. Amione ↑E. Gutierrez
↓ I. Moreno ↑C. Cisneros 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo 
OCTOPUS
11
Saves
11
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
J. Abella 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
H. Ortega 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Balanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Amione 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
Midfielders
S. Mariscal Murra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sordo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Guemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
K. Palacios 
DRIBBLER
8
Dribbles
8
Dribbles
10
Attempts
80%
Success %
Forwards
B. Barticciotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
H. Holguin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Dajome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon
Goalkeepers
O. Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
S. Barreiro
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Beltran Cruz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
I. Moreno
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
R. Funes Mori 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
BENCH
A. Blanco
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Villa
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
J. Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
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
9
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
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 0 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 03/09/2025 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 1 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 08/25/2024 | Leon | 1 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 01/27/2024 | Leon | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 11/27/2023 | Leon | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio León |
| 10/09/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Leon | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
10/18/2025
03/09/2025
08/25/2024
01/27/2024
11/27/2023
10/09/2023
Santos Laguna Win
Leon Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -12
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
A Defensive Masterclass: Acevedo and Amione Defy the Odds
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Despite a relentless attacking siege from the visitors, a heroic goalkeeping display and clinical counter-punches secured a desperate victory at the bottom of the table.
The Opening Barrage
The atmosphere at Estadio Corona was incredibly tense as Santos Laguna entered this fixture desperate to climb from the foot of the Liga MX table. From the opening exchanges, Leon assumed total control, pinning the hosts deep in their own half. The visitors commanded the pitch, establishing a pattern of dominance that saw them eventually register an overwhelming 62 percent possession. The attacking Intensity was off the charts, with wave after wave of pressure generating early corner kicks and dangerous entries into the final third. Santos was forced into a desperate rearguard action, surviving only through sheer grit and defensive discipline as the opposition forwards constantly tested the waters. It looked entirely like a matter of when, not if, the away side would eventually break the deadlock.
The Unexpected Pivot
Football is rarely played on paper, and the 30th minute proved exactly why. Entirely against the run of play, the home side found a miraculous breakthrough. A precise delivery from J. Abella located B. Amione, who buried the chance to shift the entire momentum of the evening. That single sequence injected a massive Upset Factor into the contest. Rather than retreating into a permanent shell, this identical defensive duo struck gold yet again exactly on the hour mark. At minute 60, Abella once more turned provider for Amione, completing an astonishing brace for the defender. These two lightning-strike moments effectively dismantled an otherwise suffocating tactical setup, punishing a visiting backline that had pushed too far forward in search of an elusive equaliser.
A Wall in Goal
The final half-hour became an exercise in pure survival, highlighting a severe lack of Balance in territorial control but ultimate efficiency in the final third. The visiting attack unleashed a staggering 21 total shots, forcing 11 of those on target and earning 11 corner kicks in the process. Yet, they found absolutely no way past Carlos Acevedo. The goalkeeper delivered an all-time classic performance, producing 11 sensational saves to preserve his clean sheet and thoroughly break the opposition's spirit. While the underlying metrics suggested a completely different narrative, the scoreboard remained resolute. This remarkable 2-0 triumph offers a massive lifeline for the hosts in their relegation fears, proving that clinical finishing and goalkeeping heroics can completely rewrite the script on any given matchday.
Key Questions
What made Carlos Acevedo the Man of the Match?
He delivered an astonishing 11 saves, single-handedly neutralizing Leon's relentless 21-shot barrage to keep a miraculous clean sheet under immense pressure.
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.
Basement Battle at Estadio Corona
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Two porous defenses collide in a desperate scrap at the bottom of the table, offering chaotic drama but dreadfully low tactical quality.
The Setup
On October 18, 2025, Estadio Corona hosts a grim encounter at the foot of Liga MX. Santos Laguna are rooted to the bottom of the standings in 18th place with just eight points. Their horrific home woes are well documented; a dismal 20% win rate in their own backyard drives a truly abysmal Form rating. Leon arrive sitting slightly higher in 12th on 13 points, though their own recent inconsistencies make this a difficult watch. With the Stakes incredibly low, this match is purely about pride and avoiding the ultimate indignity of finishing last. The only saving grace comes from the Stars metric, heavily buoyed by the away side's attacking talent, specifically James Rodríguez and José Alvarado. Tactically, the Balance is completely off, as both teams feature incredibly leaky defenses that combine to concede an alarming 4.3 goals per game.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by an uninspiring clash between Santos Laguna's disorganized defensive unit and Leon's surging attacking midfielders. Given the staggering number of goals both sides ship regularly, the team that manages to limit unforced errors in their own defensive third will inevitably control the tempo. The hosts' backline faces a severe test of discipline against late runs into the box.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic, mistake-riddled affair with plenty of net-bulging action for all the wrong reasons. Leon's slight edge in individual quality should be enough to punish a home side bereft of confidence. We expect the visitors to exploit those defensive gaps and scrape a 2-1 victory on the road.