Match Analysis: Cruz Azul vs Leon
Cruz Azul vs Leon ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Cruz Azul beat Leon 2-1.
Goals: S. Mendoza (Leon, 58'), L. Romero (Cruz Azul, 84'), G. Fernández (Cruz Azul, 90+3').
Cruz Azul had 62% possession to Leon's 38%, with 23.00 shots to 7.00.
Ó. Jiménez (Leon) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Cruz Azul
Starting lineups and substitutes

Cruz Azul
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: V. Sánchez
Starting XI
- 1A. GudiñoG
- 2J. SánchezM
- 4W. DittaD
- 5J. OrozcoD
- 6É. LiraD
- 7M. BoguszF
- 8L. FaravelliM
- 9Á. SepúlvedaF
- 15I. RiveroF
- 19C. RodríguezM
- 29C. RotondiM
Substitutes (10)
- 10A. MontañoM
- 11G. GiakoumakisF
- 14A. GutiérrezM
- 18L. RomeroF
- 21G. FernándezF
- 30E. OchoaG
- 32C. JiménezM
- 35L. GutiérrezF
- 194A. MoralesM
- 210B. GamboaF

Leon
Formation 4-3-1-2 · Coach: E. Berizzo
Starting XI
- 4N. FonsecaM
- 8E. RigoniF
- 10J. RodríguezM
- 11S. MendozaF
- 12Ó. JiménezG
- 20R. EcheverríaD
- 21S. BarreiroD
- 26S. ReyesD
- 27Á. EstradaM
- 28D. RamírezM
- 31S. SantosD
Substitutes (10)
- 1A. BlancoG
- 2M. IsaísD
- 5S. FierroM
- 7I. MorenoD
- 15E. GuerraM
- 18A. GuardadoM
- 22A. FríasD
- 24C. CisnerosM
- 25P. BellónD
- 29J. CádizF
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Ó. Jiménez
Rating 7.7 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

G. Fernández
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

L. Romero
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

I. Rivero
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 2 SOT

S. Mendoza
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

A. Morales
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Cruz Azul vs Leon match analysis
Review Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Liga MX.