Liga MX Gameweek 13, Apertura

Tigres UANL 0 - 2 FT Leon

Estadio Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
35
FT
Wed, Oct 21
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Tigres UANL
0-2
Leon
⚡ Intensity 33
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 60
Clinical Leon stun Tigres away.

Win Probability

  • Tigres UANL 50%
  • Draw 26%
  • Leon 24%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Leon Execute Perfect Smash-and-Grab at Estadio Universitario

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Despite a monumental wave of home pressure, clinical finishing and goalkeeping heroics allowed the visitors to snatch a crucial away victory.

The Early Shock

From the opening exchanges at the Estadio Universitario, the tactical pattern was glaringly apparent. Tigres UANL grabbed the match by the scruff of the neck, setting up camp in the opposition half and dominating possession entirely. Yet, as so often happens in top-flight football, territorial supremacy without a cutting edge leaves a side vulnerable. In the 19th minute, Leon silenced the home crowd entirely against the run of play. Managing the defensive pressure with tremendous Intensity, they sprung forward decisively, allowing Ismael Díaz to supply a composed finish. This breakthrough immediately altered the complexion of the contest. The hosts were left shocked, staring at a deficit despite dictating the tempo, while the visitors suddenly had a precious lead to defend and a clear blueprint for hitting on the counter-attack.

The Siege

Trailing by a single goal, the hosts launched a relentless bombardment. The Balance of play was utterly skewed, resembling an attack-v-defence training drill rather than a competitive league fixture. A staggering tally of 16 corner kicks paints the picture of a side constantly knocking on the door, raining deliveries into the penalty box. However, standing firmly in their way was Ó. García, who delivered an absolute masterclass between the sticks. The visiting goalkeeper was a magnetic presence, producing six spectacular saves to keep his team’s slender advantage intact. Every time the home side managed to slice through the dense defensive block or generate a clear sight of goal, they found an impenetrable wall, building immense frustration in the stands and visibly draining the confidence of the forwards.

The Clincher

As the clock ticked perilously close to the final whistle, desperation began to set in for the hosts. Pushing virtually every outfield player forward in search of salvation, they inevitably abandoned their defensive shape. This structural collapse offered the perfect invitation for a clinical sucker punch. In the 89th minute, a swift transition saw Rodrigo Echeverría pick out the perfect pass. Substitute Diber Cambindo raced onto the ball with fresh legs and dispatched it with ruthless efficiency to truly kill the contest. Registering a monumental Upset Factor given the pre-match expectations, this smash-and-grab victory breathes new life into the visitors' league campaign. For the home side, a fruitless evening of sterile possession serves as a harsh reminder that possession statistics offer little comfort without the necessary clinical touch.

Key Questions

How did substitute I. Díaz change the game?

Ismael Díaz actually started the match, scoring the vital early opener. The true super-sub was Diber Cambindo, who came off the bench to net the late clincher.

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Match Statistics

Possession
70%
30%
Tigres UANL 70%
Leon 30%
Shots
19
12
Tigres UANL 19
Leon 12
Shots on Target
6
5
Tigres UANL 6
Leon 5
Expected Goals (xG)
1.83
2.07
Tigres UANL 1.83
Leon 2.07
Passes
623
276
Tigres UANL 623
Leon 276
Corners
16
4
Tigres UANL 16
Leon 4
Fouls
5
18
Tigres UANL 5
Leon 18
Yellow Cards
0
1
Tigres UANL 0
Leon 1
Red Cards
0
0
Tigres UANL 0
Leon 0

Match Events

Ismael Díaz ⚽ 19'
HT
Sebastián Vegas 🟨 46'
58' 🔄 ↓ Jonathan Herrera ↑Rodrigo Aguirre
58' 🔄 ↓ Henrique Simeone ↑Diego Sánchez
↓ Fernando Beltran ↑Jose Rodriguez 🔄 64'
↓ Ivan Moreno ↑Bryan Colula 🔄 64'
↓ Sebastián Vegas ↑Diber Cambindo 🔄 73'
↓ Jose Alvarado ↑Christopher Mora 🔄 73'
81' 🔄 ↓ Emiliano Gómez ↑Ricardo Monreal
81' 🔄 ↓ Fernando Gorriarán ↑Cesar Araujo
↓ Edgar Guerra ↑Paul Bellón 🔄 84'
86' 🔄 ↓ Jesús Garza ↑jaidyn contreras
Diber Cambindo (Rodrigo Echeverría) ⚽ 89'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Tigres UANL

Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jesús Garza
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rafael Guerrero
MAGNET
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
71
Passes
12
Duels
Alan Franco
MAGNET
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
88
Passes
13
Duels
Mauro Laínez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
92%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Fernando Gorriarán
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Simeone
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
58
Passes
8
Duels
Diego Lainez
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
57
Passes
22
Duels
Emiliano Gómez
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Guillermo Martínez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Israel Aceves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Loroña
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. J. Villavicencio Avila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaidyn Contreras
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc

Leon

Goalkeepers
Óscar García
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Iván Moreno
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Jhohan Romana
GHOST
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
90
Minutes
7.1
Rating
Juan José Guevara Possu
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Vegas
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ismael Díaz
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Edgar Guerra
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Rodrigo Echeverría
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Fernando Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Daniel Arcila
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Paúl Bellón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Colula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Espinosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Lara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Iván Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diber Cambindo
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.4
Rating
Santiago Londoño
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/01/2026 Leon 1 - 2 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio Leon
09/14/2025 Tigres UANL 0 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/23/2025 Leon 1 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio León
09/28/2024 Tigres UANL 2 - 2 Leon Liga MX Estadio Universitario
01/18/2024 Leon 1 - 2 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio León
07/16/2023 Tigres UANL 1 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Universitario
05/04/2023 Leon 3 - 1 Tigres UANL CONCACAF Champions League Estadio León
05/01/2023 Leon 3 - 0 Tigres UANL Liga MX Estadio León
04/26/2023 Tigres UANL 2 - 1 Leon CONCACAF Champions League Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
09/11/2022 Tigres UANL 0 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
02/01/2026
Liga MX Estadio Leon
09/14/2025
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
02/23/2025
Liga MX Estadio León
09/28/2024
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
01/18/2024
Liga MX Estadio León
07/16/2023
Liga MX Estadio Universitario
05/04/2023
CONCACAF Champions League Estadio León
05/01/2023
Liga MX Estadio León
04/26/2023
CONCACAF Champions League Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
09/11/2022
Liga MX Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León
Tigres UANL Win
Leon Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 12 27 32 16 +16 WAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 13 23 20 12 +8 WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)
3 Cruz Azul 13 23 29 22 +7 WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)WCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)
4 Toluca 13 22 28 18 +10 DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)
5 Leon 13 21 20 17 +3 WTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)LLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)
6 Atlas 13 21 21 23 -2 LAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)
7 Monterrey 12 20 23 17 +6 WPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)LAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)
8 Club Queretaro 12 20 16 15 +1 LAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)
9 Santos Laguna 13 19 19 16 +3 WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)WToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)
10 Club Tijuana 12 17 17 16 +1 DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)
11 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 13 16 19 22 -3 LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 13 16 18 22 -4 WAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)
13 Puebla 13 16 13 17 -4 LPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)
14 Tigres UANL 13 14 14 18 -4 LTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)
15 Atlante FC 13 14 14 19 -5 WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)
16 CF Pachuca 13 13 20 18 +2 LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)
17 Necaxa 13 9 15 26 -11 LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)
18 FC Juarez 13 4 8 32 -24 LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)

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