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Liga MX Apertura · 15
Cruz Azul crestCruz AzulDDWWW
2–1
FT
HT 0–0
Leon crestLeonWDLWD
  • Andrés Montaño 56′ (pen)
  • José Paradela 72′
  • Jose Alvarado 90+10′ (pen)
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle

Match report

Cruz Azul beat Leon 2-1 in Liga MX Apertura · 15 at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.

Jose Alvarado struck in the 90+10th minute for Leon.

Expected goals finished 1.64 to 1.31, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Late drama

Jose Alvarado struck in the 90+10th minute for Leon.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.64 to 1.31, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Cruz Azul above · Leon below
  • Gabriel Fernández33′
  • 34′Jhohan Romana
  • 45+7′Christopher Mora
  • 55′Jose Rodriguez
  • 55′Edgar Guerra
  • ⚽Andrés Montaño (pen)56′
  • Jesús Orozco60′
  • ⇄Andrés MontañoJosé Paradela61′
  • 61′⇄Edgar GuerraDiber Cambindo
  • 61′⇄Jose RodriguezJuan Dominguez
  • ⇄Gabriel FernándezNicolás Ibañez62′
  • ⇄Omar CamposCarlos Rotondi70′
  • ⇄Agustín PalavecinoLuka Romero70′
  • ⚽José ParadelaAssist: Nicolás Ibañez72′
  • 75′⇄Daniel ArcilaFernando Beltran
  • 75′⇄Ismael DíazIssac Alfredo Espinosa Salinas
  • 79′Issac Alfredo Espinosa Salinas
  • ⇄Rogelio GonzalezÁngel Márquez81′
  • Ángel Márquez85′
  • 90+10′⚽Jose Alvarado (pen)
  • José Paradela90+3′
  • 90+7′▣VAR: Penalty confirmed

Match stats

● Cruz Azul● Leon
Possession 48%
52%
Expected goals (xG) 1.64
1.31
Shots 14
15
Shots on target 5
4
Shots inside the box 8
12
Corners 4
6
Accurate passes 375
408
Saves 3
3
Fouls 16
11
Offsides 3
3
Yellow cards 4
5
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Cruz Azul5-4-1
11 C. Ebere
1 A. Gudiño
7 N. Ibáñez
12 A. Montes
2 A. Mozo
16 J. Márquez
20 J. Paradela
22 J. Rodarte
18 L. Romero
29 C. Rotondi

Manager: Joel Huiqui

Leon4-3-3
5 S. Vegas
181 Irving Martínez
203 J. Lara
247 I. Espinosa
8 J. Domínguez
16 J. Cortizo
4 B. Colula
27 D. Cambindo
6 F. Beltrán
25 P. Bellón

Manager: J. Gandolfi

Top-rated players

A. MontañoCruz Azul · 61′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
7.8
G. PioviCruz Azul · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.7
C. RodríguezCruz Azul · 90′ · 3 key passes
7.3
D. ArcilaLeon · 75′ · 5 key passes
7.2
J. ParadelaCruz Azul · 29′ · 1 goal
7.2
A. GarcíaCruz Azul · 90′
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Cruz Azul vs Leon?

Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon (half-time 0-0).

Where is Cruz Azul vs Leon played?

The match is played at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.

Who is the referee for Cruz Azul vs Leon?

The appointed referee is Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle.

What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Leon?

In their last 10 meetings: Cruz Azul 8 wins, Leon 1 wins, 1 draws.