Liga MX Gameweek 17, Clausura

Toluca 4 - 1 FT Leon

Estadio Nemesio Diez

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Futmetrix Verdict
67
FT
Sun, Apr 26
Espaรฑol
Toluca
4-1
Leon
โšก Intensity 88
โš–๏ธ Balance 47
๐Ÿ† Stakes 0
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
Ten-man Toluca dismantle Leon emphatically.

Win Probability

  • Toluca 62%
  • Draw 21%
  • Leon 17%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Nemesio Diez Masterclass: Ten-Man Toluca Obliterate Leon

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Our verdict: a tactical masterstroke from the bench turned a potentially devastating red card into a memorable, high-octane rout.

The Early Exchange

An off-the-charts Intensity dictated the early tempo at the Estadio Nemesio Diez as both sides threw caution to the wind. Toluca came out swinging, desperate to improve a dire run of league form, and found their breakthrough after just five minutes. S. Cordova finished with aplomb following an intelligent cutback from A. Vega. Not to be outdone, Leon settled into their rhythm and controlled possession with a solid 58 percent of the ball. A barrage of 30 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. Just as the half-time whistle beckoned, the visitors dragged themselves level. D. Cambindo struck deep into stoppage time after I. Diaz found him in space, ensuring the sides went down the tunnel deadlocked.

The Flashpoint

The second half completely fractured the Balance of the match, transforming a tight affair into an explosive spectacle. The hosts reclaimed the lead through F. Arce on 59 minutes, sending the home crowd into raptures. However, disaster seemingly struck shortly after when A. Briseno was shown a straight red card in the 65th minute. Down to ten men against a side that had won their last four matches, Toluca looked vulnerable. Yet, in a remarkable twist of fate, the dismissal galvanised the home side. They absorbed the mounting pressure and dropped into a robust defensive shape, essentially inviting Leon to push high up the pitch and leave gaping holes at the back.

The Spectacular Finish

The immense Stakes brought out the absolute best in the home side's substitutes. Surrendering the numerical advantage ultimately birthed a masterclass in counter-attacking football. J. Gallardo, introduced at the interval, turned the game on its head with a devastating Upset Factor down the flanks. He registered his second assist of the evening, teeing up fellow substitute J. Diaz to make it three in the 73rd minute. Only three minutes later, the rout was completed. Another arrival from the bench, N. Castro, added a spectacular fourth to completely kill the contest. It was a phenomenal statement victory that snaps Leonโ€™s winning streak and proves Toluca remain a formidable force on their own turf.

Key Questions

How did the red card for A. Briseno impact the match?

Rather than collapsing, Toluca thrived under pressure. They absorbed Leon's attacks and ruthlessly exploited gaps on the counter to score twice with ten men.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A relentless tempo producing 30 total shots created a beautifully chaotic match. Both sides attacked with intent, but the hosts proved more clinical.

How did substitute Jesรบs Gallardo change the game?

Introduced at half-time, he provided immense attacking width and delivered two crucial assists that completely dismantled the visiting defence.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
42%
58%
Toluca 42%
Leon 58%
Shots
14
16
Toluca 14
Leon 16
Shots on Target
7
5
Toluca 7
Leon 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.89
1.07
Toluca 0.89
Leon 1.07
Passes
318
421
Toluca 318
Leon 421
Pass Accuracy
76%
83%
Toluca 76%
Leon 83%
Corners
2
6
Toluca 2
Leon 6
Fouls
13
14
Toluca 13
Leon 14
Yellow Cards
5
3
Toluca 5
Leon 3
Red Cards
1
0
Toluca 1
Leon 0

Match Events

5' โšฝ S. Cordova (A. Vega)
21' ๐ŸŸจ L. Garcia
22' ๐ŸŸจ F. Rossi
E. Rodriguez ๐ŸŸจ 23'
27' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ O. Virgen โ†‘F. Romero
S. Barreiro ๐ŸŸจ 34'
D. Cambindo (I. Diaz) โšฝ 45'+3
HT
46' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ M. Isais โ†‘J. Gallardo
46' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ F. Rossi โ†‘J. Diaz
โ†“ I. Moreno โ†‘B. Colula ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
โ†“ S. Barreiro โ†‘P. Bellon ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
โ†“ F. Beltran Cruz โ†‘D. Arcila ๐Ÿ”„ 56'
โ†“ E. Rodriguez โ†‘J. P. Dominguez Chonteco ๐Ÿ”„ 56'
58' ๐ŸŸจ A. Briseno
59' โšฝ F. Arce (J. Gallardo)
63' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ E. Orta โ†‘Bruno Mendez
65' ๐ŸŸจ A. Briseno
65' ๐ŸŸฅ A. Briseno
โ†“ R. Echeverria โ†‘A. Alvarado ๐Ÿ”„ 70'
72' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ S. Cordova โ†‘N. Castro
73' ๐ŸŸจ J. Diaz
73' โšฝ J. Diaz (J. Gallardo)
76' โšฝ N. Castro (J. Diaz)
B. Colula ๐ŸŸจ 80'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Toluca

Goalkeepers
Luis Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Antonio Briseรฑo
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Erick Orta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Mauricio Isaรญs
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Fernando Arce
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pรกvel Pรฉrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oswaldo Virgen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Sebastiรกn Cรณrdova
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alexis Vega
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Franco Rossi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Hugo Gonzรกlez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesรบs Gallardo
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
48
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Bruno Mรฉndez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Navarrete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Dรญaz
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
48
Minutes
8
Rating
Sebastiรกn Aceves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vรญctor Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesรบs Angulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolรกs Castro
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute

Leon

Goalkeepers
ร“scar Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ivรกn Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Valentรญn Gauthier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stiven Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Salvador Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Josรฉ Ivรกn Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rodrรญguez
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Rodrigo Echeverrรญa
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Fernando Beltrรกn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Dรญaz
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Diber Cambindo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jordan Garcรญa
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bryan Colula
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Paรบl Bellรณn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arcila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Domรญnguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordi Cortizo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ramรญrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josรฉ Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolรกs Vallejo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Funes Mori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/05/2025 Leon 2 - 4 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
02/09/2025 Leon 3 - 3 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
11/02/2024 Toluca 2 - 2 Leon Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
02/03/2024 Toluca 4 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
10/21/2023 Leon 1 - 0 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
01/29/2023 Toluca 0 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
07/27/2022 Leon 0 - 1 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
05/02/2022 Leon 4 - 4 Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leon
10/31/2021 Toluca 0 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
05/10/2021 Leon 2 - 2 (PEN 2-4) Toluca Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
10/05/2025
2 - 4
Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
02/09/2025
3 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
11/02/2024
2 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
02/03/2024
4 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
10/21/2023
1 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
01/29/2023
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
07/27/2022
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
05/02/2022
4 - 4
Liga MX Estadio Leon
10/31/2021
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Nemesio Dรญez
05/10/2021
2 - 2 (PEN 2-4)
Liga MX Estadio Leรณn
Toluca Win
Leon Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 23 47 41 24 +17 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (25-05-2026)DCruz Azul 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-05-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (17-05-2026)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (14-05-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Atlas (10-05-2026)
2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 23 42 42 26 +16 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (25-05-2026)DCruz Azul 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-05-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (18-05-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-05-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Club America (11-05-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 21 40 39 24 +15 LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (17-05-2026)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (14-05-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (10-05-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (03-05-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (26-04-2026)
4 CF Pachuca 21 40 29 20 +9 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (18-05-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-05-2026)WCF Pachuca 2 - 0 Toluca (10-05-2026)WToluca 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-05-2026)LCF Pachuca 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (25-04-2026)
5 Toluca 19 30 28 19 +9 LCF Pachuca 2 - 0 Toluca (10-05-2026)LToluca 0 - 1 CF Pachuca (04-05-2026)WToluca 4 - 1 Leon (26-04-2026)LMazatlรกn 4 - 3 Toluca (23-04-2026)LClub America 2 - 1 Toluca (19-04-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 19 28 31 21 +10 LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (10-05-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (03-05-2026)WTigres UANL 5 - 1 Mazatlรกn (25-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (23-04-2026)DNecaxa 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (18-04-2026)
7 Club America 19 27 26 23 +3 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Club America (11-05-2026)DClub America 3 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (03-05-2026)LClub America 0 - 1 Atlas (26-04-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Club America (22-04-2026)WClub America 2 - 1 Toluca (19-04-2026)
8 Atlas 19 26 18 22 -4 LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Atlas (10-05-2026)LAtlas 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (03-05-2026)WClub America 0 - 1 Atlas (26-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (23-04-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (19-04-2026)
9 Club Tijuana 17 23 19 17 +2 DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (26-04-2026)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 CF Pachuca (23-04-2026)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (18-04-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Tigres UANL (04-04-2026)
10 Leon 17 22 22 32 -10 LToluca 4 - 1 Leon (26-04-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Club America (22-04-2026)WLeon 3 - 1 FC Juarez (19-04-2026)WPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Atlas (05-04-2026)
11 Club Queretaro 17 20 17 21 -4 WPuebla 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (22-04-2026)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (18-04-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)
12 FC Juarez 17 19 26 32 -6 WFC Juarez 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (26-04-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 2 FC Juarez (22-04-2026)LLeon 3 - 1 FC Juarez (19-04-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)
13 Monterrey 17 18 22 24 -2 LSantos Laguna 3 - 0 Monterrey (26-04-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 1 Puebla (22-04-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 3 CF Pachuca (19-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Monterrey (12-04-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)
14 Atletico San Luis 17 18 24 27 -3 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (26-04-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Santos Laguna (23-04-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (18-04-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (13-04-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)
15 Necaxa 17 18 19 25 -6 LCruz Azul 4 - 1 Necaxa (27-04-2026)DNecaxa 0 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (23-04-2026)DNecaxa 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (18-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlรกn (04-04-2026)
16 Mazatlรกn 17 15 22 37 -15 LTigres UANL 5 - 1 Mazatlรกn (25-04-2026)WMazatlรกn 4 - 3 Toluca (23-04-2026)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Club Queretaro (18-04-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Mazatlรกn (12-04-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlรกn (04-04-2026)
17 Puebla 17 13 13 26 -13 LPuebla 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-04-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 1 Puebla (22-04-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Puebla (19-04-2026)LPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 FC Juarez (04-04-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 17 12 20 38 -18 WSantos Laguna 3 - 0 Monterrey (26-04-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 0 Santos Laguna (23-04-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (19-04-2026)LCF Pachuca 4 - 2 Santos Laguna (12-04-2026)DSantos Laguna 1 - 1 Club America (05-04-2026)

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