Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon in the Liga MX (Round 1/4) on Mon, 12 May 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Ignacio Rivero 33', Rodrigo Echeverria 66' (og). Leon goals: Jhonder Cadiz 39'. Expected goals: 1.70-0.81. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Alfonso Blanco (8.3).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Leon 2-1
Cruz Azul edged Leon 2-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Monday 12 May in Liga MX.
Ignacio Rivero put Cruz Azul ahead on 33' (1-0), Jhonder Cadiz levelled for Leon on 39' (1-1) and an own goal by Rodrigo Echeverria restored Cruz Azul's lead on 66' (2-1).
Cruz Azul had 52% of the ball, shots were 15-17 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.70-0.81.
Alfonso Blanco (Leon) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 20,577. Referee: Víctor Alfonso Cáceres Hernández.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.70 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 373 (86%) | 332 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-5-1-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sánchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Andres Montano, Angel Sepulveda
Leon (4-2-3-1): Alfonso Blanco, Ivan Moreno, Jaine Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverria, Salvador Reyes, Nicolas Fonseca, Andrés Guardado, Edgar Guerra, James Rodriguez, Stiven Mendoza, Jhonder Cadiz
Key events
- 8' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)
- 33' · Goal · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 39' · Goal · Jhonder Cadiz (Leon)
- 46' · Yellow card · Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 53' · Yellow card · Jaine Barreiro (Leon)
- 59' · Substitution · Carlos Cisneros for Ivan Moreno (Leon)
- 60' · Substitution · Jose David Ramirez for Andrés Guardado (Leon)
- 66' · Goal · Rodrigo Echeverria (Cruz Azul)
- 68' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 77' · Substitution · Angel Estrada for Nicolas Fonseca (Leon)
- 77' · Substitution · Sebastian Santos for Edgar Guerra (Leon)
- 79' · Substitution · Gonzalo Piovi for Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 80' · Substitution · Mateusz Bogusz for Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 80' · Substitution · Georgios Giakoumakis for Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 19, draws 9, Leon 6.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Leon?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Mon, 12 May 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Leon?
Mon, 12 May 2025, 01:00 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Leon?
In 34 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 19 wins, 9 draws, Leon 6 wins (goals 51-35).