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Tense Match in León Ends in a Draw
León, Mexico – An emotionally charged and controversial match took place at Estadio León, where the home team drew with Pachuca in a Liga MX game. The match, played on August 23, 2025, was marked by a high number of cards and tense moments.
Pachuca took an early lead thanks to a penalty converted by O. Idrissi in the 13th minute. However, León responded just before halftime with another penalty, this time scored by I. Diaz in the 45th minute, tying the score.
Ball possession favored Pachuca with 62%, reflected in their 23 total shots, although only 7 were on target. León, on the other hand, had 38% possession and took 9 shots, with 4 directed at the opponent’s goal.
The refereeing by Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle was a key point, showing a total of 6 yellow cards and one red card. León was the most punished team with 5 cautions, including an expulsion of V. Gauthier, who received two yellow cards. The match, corresponding to matchday 6 of the Apertura, left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions pachuca: at minute 55 L. Quinones came in and A. Bautista went out., at minute 55 Alemao came in and J. Cadiz went out., at minute 66 W. Carvalho came in and V. Guzman went out., at minute 66 A. Dominguez came in and Kenedy went out., at minute 87 E. Montiel came in and I. Hernandez went out.
Substitutions leon: at minute 62 R. Echeverria came in and A. Estrada went out., at minute 62 I. Diaz came in and J. Rodriguez went out., at minute 74 J. Cortizo came in and E. Rodriguez went out., at minute 74 F. Beltran Cruz came in and D. Arcila went out., at minute 82 A. Alvarado came in and A. Frias went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Leon
Titulares:
Pachuca
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