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SUMMARY

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last minutes of the match, Pumas and Leon continue to tie 0-0.

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Changes for Léon

Out: Alvarado

In: Viñas

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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR LEÓN! RODRÍGUEZ TIES THE MATCH FOR THE PANZAS VERDES

52

YOU MISSED IT BULL! He flies the ball in front of the goal with no goalkeeper but the play was offside.

46

The game restarts with Pumas looking for an away win and León looking for a draw to avoid dropping points.

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At the end of the first half, Pumas takes a slim lead into the break.

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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR PUMAS! AFTER TRYING SO HARD TO SCORE THE WINNING GOAL!

36

Del Prete sends his shot over the crossbar and the match remains tied.

32

Julio González made a great save to deny Frías, who was already on his way to the goal.

28

Ergas receives a yellow card and must play with caution for the remainder of the game.

23

A hard blow to the head that forced the assistants to enter, but everything seems to be all right and both will be able to continue on the field of play.

20

El Toro Fernandez sends his shot against the post and Pumas continues to insist on scoring the go-ahead goal.

17

Toto Salvio once again fired a shot on goal and Rodolfo Cota saved the Emeralds' goal.

6

Lopez's shot went wide of the goal defended by Julio Gonzalez, but the home team was already warned.

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The match kicks off at the Estadio Leon, the fiera receives the universitarios in the matchday 15 duel.

WE'LL BE STARTING IN A FEW MOMENTS

In a couple of minutes we will start the broadcast of Leon vs Pumas, match corresponding to matchday 15 of the Liga BBVA MX - Torneo Apertura 2023 from the field of the Leon Stadium here on VAVEL Mexico.

READY THE LINE-UPS

This is the starting roster for Pumas as they look to earn three points against the fierce León at the Estadio León.

READY THE LINE-UPS

This is the starting roster that León will send out in search of three points against Pumas in the company of their fans at the Estadio León.

DATE 17

Matchday 17 will be played from Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12, beginning with the duel between Atlas and Necaxa from the Jalisco Stadium and ending with Cruz Azul vs Puebla from the majestic Azteca Stadium. 

THE SCORERS' TABLE

At the moment, Carlos González of Xolos de Tijuana is positioned as the top scorer of the Apertura 2023 together with the Colombian Harold Preciado of Santos Laguna with 9 goals scored, in second place are Andre Pierre Gignac of Tigres and Ángel Sepúlveda with 8 goals scored and in third place is César "El Chino" Huerta of Pumas with 7 goals.

SAME FORMAT IN THE PLAYOFFS

The playoffs for the Apertura 2023 will be played in the same format as the previous one, with round-robin matches until the grand final, with the second leg being hosted by the team that was better positioned at the end of the regular phase in the overall standings. There will be no away goals, nor extra time (except for the final), the decisive tie-breaking factor will be based on the standings. 

WHAT WILL THE NEW PLAYOFF CONSIST OF?

The new playoff will be played in a different format than in previous editions of Liga MX, this time only 4 teams will qualify: from 7th to 10th place in the general table and the number of direct quarterfinal qualification places will be increased from 1st to 6th place. The playoff qualifiers will play in a first vs. second format, i.e. 7th vs. 8th and 9th vs. 10th. The winner of the first match advances to the quarterfinals; the loser will face the winner of the second series to define the last playoff qualifier. 

THE PLAYOFFS ARE APPROACHING

Little by little the Apertura 2023 Tournament is coming to the end of the regular phase and the teams are beginning to prepare to face the big party of Mexican soccer and find the new champion that will rule the first division of Mexico, likewise, in these last days the teams are looking to leave everything on the field to qualify for the direct playoffs or be present in the playoffs. 

THE WAIT IS OVER

The wait is over, all the emotions of the Liga MX duels are back with the best goals, the best plays, the best players and the best controversies in a week where the nations will once again face each other to continue on their way to the championship.

Tune in here Leon vs Pumas Updates

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What time is Leon vs Pumas match?

This is the start time of the game Leon vs Pumas of 31th October in several countries:

Where To Watch Leon vs Pumas around the world

Country

Start Date

Local Time

TV Channels

United States

October 31, 2023

23:00 ET

TUDN, ViX,

Argentina

November 1, 2023

00:00

 

Bolivia

October 31, 2023

22:00

 

Brasil

November 1 2023

00:00

 

Chile

November 1, 2023

00:00

 

Colombia

October 31, 2023

22:00

 

Ecuador

October 31, 2023

22:00

 

Spain

November 1, 2023

5:00 

 

Mexico

October 31, 2023

21:00

Fox Sports

Peru

October 31, 2023

22:00 

 

Watch out for this Leon player:

For this match, the player to watch will be center forward; Federico Viñas. The current Leon striker has played a fundamental role in the victories obtained this season, helping to retain possession of the ball and having a great ability to distribute it in the opponent's half, and his great right foot is a latent danger for all goalkeepers, which is why he will be important to obtain the victory.

Watch out for this Pumas player:

For this match, the player to watch will be Mexican winger; César Huerta. The current Pumas attacker has played a key role in the victories obtained this season, helping to retain possession of the ball and having a great ability to distribute it in the attacking half.

Last Pumas roster:

J. González; P. Bennevendo, Nathan, L. Magallán, A. Aldrete; J. Molina, U. Rivas; Salvio, C. Tabó, C. Huerta; G. Fernández.

Leon's last roster:

R. Cota; O. Rodríguez, P. Bellón, A. Frías, I. Moreno; L. Romero; A. Alvarado, F. Ambriz, A. Mena; N. López, F. Viñas.

Background:

León and Pumas have faced each other on a total of 29 occasions (12 wins for the panzas verdes, 5 draws, 11 auriazules victories) where the scales are entirely in León's favor. In terms of goals scored, León is ahead of Pumas with 42 goals against 38. Their last duel dates back to Matchday 3 of the Clausura 2023 where Pumas defeated León by a landslide in a final score of 4-1. 

About the Stadium:

The stadium has historically been known as the "Nou Camp", in reference to FC Barcelona's stadium in Spain. However, in 2019, it was announced that the stadium would officially change its name to "Estadio Leon" in honor of the city and the team. The stadium has a capacity of around 27,906 spectators, making it one of the medium-sized soccer stadiums in Mexico. Estadio León has been the home of Club León since its inauguration in 1967. Over the years, it has witnessed numerous successes and highlights in the team's history.

Staying in the big party zone

On the other hand, the León team must get the three points this matchday to try to stay in the middle zone of the general table and get into the fight to be in a place that will accredit them to be present in the final stage of the competition, also, at the moment León is on a thin line where a setback could put them in trouble on this road to the end of the tournament since their pursuers could overtake them and take the precious place to playoffs.

Auriazules seek the top spot

Club Pumas has been showing impressive growth in its performance over the past season. With passion and determination, the team has worked hard to overcome obstacles and reach new levels of competitiveness in Liga MX. As they progress through the tournament, Pumas are determined to maintain their momentum and compete at the top of the standings. The fight for the championship is a realistic and ambitious goal for this team that has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its continued development and success.

The Glorious Liga MX

The excitement continues in Liga MX in the Apertura 2023 Tournament, the teams continue their way to obtain points to climb positions in the general table and close in the best possible way to qualify for the final phase of the tournament and to fight for the title at the end of the campaign in December. In addition, closing the tournament successfully is of vital importance for Liga MX teams that wish to qualify for the playoffs. The playoffs represent the culmination of months of effort, dedication and strategy, and only the best teams have the opportunity to participate in them. Therefore, a solid finish to the regular phase is essential to secure a place in this exciting stage of the tournament.

Kick-off time

The Leon vs Pumas match will be played at Estadio Leon, in Guanajuato, Mexico. The kick-off is scheduled at 11:00 pm ET.

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