Cruz Azul 4-1 Leon
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 4-1 Leon in the Liga MX (Round 3) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Angel Sepulveda 62', Carlos Rodriguez 67', Carlos Rodriguez 87', Jeremy Márquez 90'+3. Leon goals: Jesus Orozco 78' (og). Expected goals: 1.43-0.81. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Carlos Rodriguez (9.2).
Match report
Cruz Azul rout Leon 4-1
Cruz Azul thrashed Leon 4-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Sunday 27 July in Liga MX.
Angel Sepulveda put Cruz Azul ahead on 62' (1-0), Carlos Rodriguez made it 2-0 on 67', an own goal by Jesus Orozco pulled one back for Leon on 78' (2-1), Carlos Rodriguez made it 3-1 on 87' and Jeremy Márquez made it 4-1 on 90+3'.
Cruz Azul had 60% of the ball, shots were 23-9 (13-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.43-0.81.
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 20,094. Referee: Daniel Quintero Huittrón.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.43 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 23 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 9 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 453 (88%) | 274 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 23 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sánchez, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero, Angel Sepulveda
Leon (4-3-1-2): Oscar Garcia, Sebastian Santos, Jaine Barreiro, Adonis Frias, Salvador Reyes, Ivan Moreno, Rodrigo Echeverria, Angel Estrada, Fernando Beltran, Ettson Ayon, James Rodriguez
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 51' · Yellow card · Ettson Ayon (Leon)
- 62' · Goal · Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 63' · Substitution · Ignacio Rivero for Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 67' · Goal · Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 69' · Substitution · Rogelio Funes Mori for Ettson Ayon (Leon)
- 70' · Substitution · Miguel Rodriguez for Angel Estrada (Leon)
- 73' · Substitution · Jesus Orozco for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Goal · Jesus Orozco (Leon)
- 80' · Substitution · Mateo Levy for Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 81' · Substitution · Jeremy Márquez for Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 81' · Substitution · Omar Campos for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 82' · Substitution · Jose David Ramirez for Sebastian Santos (Leon)
- 87' · Goal · Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Jeremy Márquez (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, 4-1 (Liga MX) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Leon?
Sun, 27 Jul 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).