Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Leon wins the match.
90'
5 minutes of compensation are added.
73'
The rythm drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
64'
Leon maintains pressure throughout the field in search of a defensive error.
55'
Toluca plays long positions to cool down León who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second time begins.
45'
5 minutes of compensation are added.
39'
Goooooal from the Leon!
35'
Toluca plays much better in the last minutes, puts León in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.
26'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first goal of the game.
17'
First corner kick of the game for León.
9'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Toluca roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
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Leon roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
¡Equipo completo en casa! ¡Vamos FIERAS! 🦁
— Club León (@clubleonfc) October 21, 2023
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Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Fernando Guerrero Ramírez (Central Referee).
Michel Alejandro Morales Morales (Assistant One).
José De Jesús Baños Caballero (Assistant Two).
Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (Fourth Referee).
Edgar Allan Morales Olvera (VAR).
Áxel Meza Méndez (VAR Assistant).
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two Liga MX teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on April 21, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 0-0 draw at the Caliente Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Toluca and León have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 matches have ended in three victories for León, there was a draw and on one occasion the winner was Toluca.
Arrival Leon
The Leon team is already in the stadium and they are ready for their Liga MX match.
LOS SUEÑOS SE CUMPLEN 💚
— Club León (@clubleonfc) October 21, 2023
“Pato” conoció a @RodolfoCota_, su ídolo, y nuestros jugadores.
Gracias @HSHOTSSON por regalarnos este momento tan especial en #LaCasaDelCubLeón. pic.twitter.com/WzvzTMgj1m
Welcome!
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What time is the Leon vs Toluca match for Liga MX 2023?
This is the start time of the game Leon vs Toluca of October 21st in several countries:
Argentina: 8:00 PM.
Bolivia: 7:00 PM.
Brazil: 8:00 PM.
Chile: 8:00 PM.
Colombia: 6:00 PM.
Ecuador: 6:00 PM.
United States (ET): 7:00 PM on ViX.
Spain: 12:00 AM.
Mexico: 5:00 PM on Fox Sports 2 and Fox Sports App.
Paraguay: 7:00 PM.
Peru: 6:00 PM.
Uruguay: 8:00 PM.
Toluca's last roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Tiago Volpi, Jesús Venegas, Valber Huerta, Andres Mosquera, Marcel Ruiz, Claudio Baeza, Mauricio Isais, Brian García, Robert Morales, Maximiliano Araujo and Juan Domínguez.
Leon's last roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Rodolfo Cota, William Tesillo, Osvaldo Rodríguez, Adonis Frias, José Rodríguez, José David Ramírez, Elías Hernández, Omar Fernández, Federico Viñas, José Alvarado and Nico López.
Players to follow from Toluca
The next three players are considered key to Toluca's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against León. The player Juan Domínguez (# 7) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score. The next is the player Jean Meneses (#16), he plays in the midfield position and is a player with a lot of ability to assist. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played against Atlas multiple times so he will be key to defeating them. Finally, the 32-year-old goalkeeper, Tiago Volpi (# 1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Liga MX, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and it is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Saturday.
Toluca in the tournament
Toluca had a good start to the 2023 Liga MX season, they are in fifth position in the general table after 4 games won, 6 tied and 2 lost, they have 18 points. Toluca seeks to place itself at the top of the tournament this season, so it must win all possible games and they will be the champions. Toluca's objective for this game is to be able to win as a visitor and thus get closer to its goal. It will be a complicated game but not impossible to win. Their last game was on October 8, 2023 against Querétaro and resulted in a 3-1 victory at the Nemesio Díez Riega Stadium and in this way they achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, but they could surprise and win.
Players to watch from Leon
The next three players are considered key to León's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Toluca. Uruguayan player Federico Viñas (#18) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score. The next is the player Elías Hernández (#11), he plays in the forward position and is a player with a lot of ability to assist. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played against Toluca multiple times so he will be key to defeating them. Finally, the 36-year-old goalkeeper, Rodolfo Cota (# 30) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Liga MX, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and it is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Saturday.
Leon in the tournament
The Leon soccer team started the 2023 season of Liga MX (Mexico's first soccer division) well, they are in ninth position in the general table with 4 games won, 3 tied and 4 lost, achieving 15 points. Their goal this season is to finish among the first 6 places to obtain a ticket to the tournament's postseason. Their last game was on October 8, 2023 against Santos and resulted in a 2-0 victory at the Corona Stadium and thus they achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The León Stadium is located in the city of León, Mexico. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 31,297 spectators and is the home of Club León. It was inaugurated on March 1, 1967 and its construction cost 12.5 million pesos.
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