Leon 2-1 Cruz Azul
Updated
Leon won: Leon 2-1 Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Round 1) on Sun, 11 Jan 2026 at Estadio León (Nou Camp), León de los Aldamas. Leon goals: Ismael Diaz 45'+2, Bryan Colula 50'. Cruz Azul goals: Agustin Palavecino 90'. Expected goals: 0.81-1.50. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Bryan Colula (8.2).
Match report
Leon beat Cruz Azul 2-1
Leon narrowly beat Cruz Azul 2-1 at Estadio León (Nou Camp) on Sunday 11 January in Liga MX.
Ismael Diaz put Leon ahead on 45+2' (1-0), Bryan Colula made it 2-0 on 50' and Agustin Palavecino pulled one back for Cruz Azul on 90' (2-1).
Leon had 46% of the ball, shots were 9-21 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.81-1.50. Cruz Azul created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Bryan Colula (Leon) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 18,694.
Match stats
| Leon | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.81 | 1.50 |
| Total shots | 9 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 281 (78%) | 334 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 9 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 14 |
Lineups
Leon (4-1-4-1): Oscar Garcia, Bryan Colula, Jaine Barreiro, Sebastian Vegas, Salvador Reyes, Rodrigo Echeverria, Ivan Moreno, Fernando Beltran, Jose Rodriguez, Ismael Diaz, Rogelio Funes Mori
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1): Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sánchez, Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernández
Key events
- 45'+2 · Goal · Ismael Diaz (Leon)
- 50' · Goal · Bryan Colula (Leon)
- 51' · Substitution · Agustin Palavecino for Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 60' · Yellow card · Salvador Reyes (Leon)
- 62' · Substitution · Juan Dominguez for Ivan Moreno (Leon)
- 62' · Substitution · Diber Cambindo for Rogelio Funes Mori (Leon)
- 65' · Substitution · Mateo Levy for Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 65' · Substitution · Jorge Rodarte for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 77' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 79' · Substitution · Jose David Ramirez for Bryan Colula (Leon)
- 79' · Substitution · Valentin Gauthier for Ismael Diaz (Leon)
- 87' · Substitution · José Alvarado for Fernando Beltran (Leon)
- 90' · Goal · Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Rodrigo Echeverria (Leon)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Jose Rodriguez (Leon)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 2012: Leon 6, draws 9, Cruz Azul 19.
Questions
Who won Leon vs Cruz Azul?
Leon won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Sun, 11 Jan 2026.
When and where is Leon vs Cruz Azul?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio León (Nou Camp), León de los Aldamas, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Leon and Cruz Azul?
In 34 league meetings since 2012: Leon 6 wins, 9 draws, Cruz Azul 19 wins (goals 35-51).