Leon vs CF America: match report

Saturday, October 17 · Estadio León (Nou Camp) México - Liga MX 2026/27

FT 3–5 Half-time 0-2
Leon #7 · 18 pts

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CF America #1 · 24 pts
Leon CF America
0' HT 0-2 90' 24' Martin (p) penalty 34' Álvarez Goal 53' Alvarado Goal 58' Sánchez Goal 82' Moreno Goal 84' Abonce Goal 90' Rodríguez Goal 90' Díaz Goal

CF America secured a five-goal victory over Leon after taking a two-goal lead in the first half. Henry Martin opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the twenty-fourth minute, and Carlos Alvarez extended the advantage before halftime. Leon responded in the second half with goals from Jose Alvarado, Ivan Moreno, and Ismael Diaz, but further strikes from Erick Sanchez, Oscar Andres Perea Abonce, and Brian Rodriguez sealed the win for the visiting side.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Match stats

LeonCF America
55% Possession 45%
1.56 Expected goals (xG) 2.13
13 Remates totales 15
7 Remates al arco 10
7 Corners 2
5 Saves 4
12 Fouls 25
1 Offsides 0
4 Yellow cards 4

CF America capitalized on clinical finishing despite holding less possession than Leon, converting ten shots on target into five goals. The visitors generated a higher expected goals figure and outshot their opponents, while Leon failed to overcome the deficit despite creating seven corners and registering five saves from the visiting attack.

Lineups

Tactical adjustments shifted the momentum as substitutes influenced the scoreline. Jose Alvarado and Ismael Diaz struck for Leon following second-half changes, with Daniel Arcila and Fernando Beltran providing assists. CF America responded through Oscar Andres Perea Abonce and Brian Rodriguez, combining for a late goal and assist after entering from the bench.

Minute by minute

23 events
  1. Preview

    Warming up

    Our coverage of Leon vs CF America starts now. In the Liga MX 2026/27, Matchday 12: the ball starts rolling at at Estadio León (Nou Camp). From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.

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    The run

    Leon have won 2 of their last 6 games and lost 1. In their last 6 games, CF America have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 1. CF America arrive with goals on their mind: 2.3 per game.

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    The table says it all

    In the table, Leon are in position 6 on 18 points and CF America in position 1 on 21. CF America are the leaders, and it shows in their confidence. Three points are up for grabs and the table could shift quite a bit.

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    The goal threat

    When it comes to goals, the man for CF America is 1 H. Martín: he already has 6 in the competition. The answer from the other side is Daniel Arcila, with 4 goals.

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    The betting numbers

    CF America go in as favourites with the bookmakers: a win is priced at 2.10. An upset by Leon pays 2.90; the draw, 3.20. In probability terms, that is a 42% chance of winning.

  6. Preview

    Here it comes

    21 minutes to kick-off. There's still time to make your prediction: it closes at kick-off.

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    The teams are coming out

    Everything is ready for Leon vs CF America. All ready at Estadio León (Nou Camp) to welcome the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.

  8. Kick-off

    Kick-off! Leon and CF America are under way.

  9. 24'
    CF America

    First goal of the match, by CF America!

    Henry Martin converts the penalty: Leon 0-1 CF America.

    Penalty
    Leon 0-1 CF America
  10. 28'
    Leon

    Jhohan Romana (Leon) is booked.

  11. 34'
    CF America

    CF America double their lead!

    Carlos Álvarez finds the net and it's Leon 0-2 CF America. Assisted by Henry Martin.

    Leon 0-2 CF America
  12. 45'
    Leon

    Yellow card for Daniel Arcila, of Leon.

  13. 45'
    CF America

    Yellow card for Franco Rossano, of CF America.

  14. 45'
    CF America

    Israel Reyes (CF America) is booked.

  15. 45'
    Leon

    Change for Leon.

  16. Half time Leon 0-2 CF America

    They head into the break: Leon 0-2 CF America.

  17. 53'
    Leon

    Goal for Leon, who close the gap!

    Jose Alvarado finds the net and it's Leon 1-2 CF America. The pass came from Daniel Arcila.

    8 minutes after coming on
    Leon 1-2 CF America
  18. 58'
    CF America

    CF America stretch the lead!

    Erick Sánchez gets his name on the scoresheet: Leon 1-3 CF America. Carlos Álvarez with the pass.

    Leon 1-3 CF America
  19. 61'
    Leon

    Juan Guevara, of Leon, is booked.

  20. 63'
    Leon

    Two fresh faces for Leon.

  21. 74'
    CF America

    Switch for CF America.

  22. 75'
    Leon

    Leon turn to the bench.

  23. 75'
    CF America

    CF America make a substitution.

  24. 75'
    CF America

    Yellow card for Álex Zendejas, of CF America.

  25. 80'
    CF America

    Change for CF America.

  26. 82'
    Leon

    Leon pull one back and it's a one-goal game!

    Ivan Moreno puts it away: Leon 2-3 CF America.

    Leon 2-3 CF America
  27. 83'
    CF America

    Double substitution for CF America.

  28. 84'
    CF America

    CF America seal it!

    Oscar Andres Perea Abonce gets his name on the scoresheet: Leon 2-4 CF America. Assisted by Brian Rodríguez.

    Just came on
    Leon 2-4 CF America
  29. 90'
    CF America

    CF America go three up: a rout!

    The goal goes to Brian Rodríguez: Leon 2-5 CF America. Set up by Oscar Andres Perea Abonce.

    Leon 2-5 CF America
  30. 90'
    CF America

    Yellow card for Edwin Cerrillo (CF America).

  31. 90'
    Leon

    Yellow card for Juan Dominguez (Leon).

  32. 90'
    Leon

    Goal for Leon, though they're still well behind!

    Ismael Díaz finds the net and it's Leon 3-5 CF America. Set up by Fernando Beltran.

    27 minutes after coming on
    Leon 3-5 CF America
  33. FT Leon 3-5 CF America

    Final whistle! CF America take the match: Leon 3-5 CF America.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 CF America 11 +13 24
2 Toluca 12 +10 21
3 Atlas 12 +1 21
4 CD Guadalajara 12 +7 20
5 Cruz Azul 12 +6 20
6 Queretaro FC 11 +2 20
7 Leon 12 +1 18
8 Monterrey 11 +3 17
9 Santos Laguna 12 +1 16
10 Tijuana 11 +1 16
11 Pumas 12 -1 16
12 Puebla 12 -1 16
13 Tigres 12 -2 14
14 Pachuca 12 +3 13
15 Atlético San Luis 12 -5 13
16 Atlante 12 -6 11
17 Necaxa 12 -10 9
18 FC Juarez 12 -23 4

CF America climbed to the top of the standings after securing the away victory. Leon dropped to seventh place following the defeat at Estadio Leon. CF America will prepare for their next fixture, while Leon looks to recover ground in the upcoming round.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 20 matches
8CF America won
7Draws
5Leon won
Goals in the head-to-head30 – 26
Matches20
Last win for CF America10/2026
Last win for Leon08/2022

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