Juárez defeated León 2-0 on Wednesday, September 25, propelling them into contention for the top spots in the Liga MX Apertura 2025 standings. The victory marks a important shift for los Bravos, showcasing improved offensive execution adn capitalizing on a late-game León disadvantage.
The match saw a scoreless first half, but Juárez broke through in the 58th minute. Though Madson initially missed a clear scoring prospect off a left-side cross, he redeemed himself four minutes later, setting up a play that resulted in a goal – albeit with a deflection off a León defender – credited to Puma rodríguez. León’s chances diminished further when Stiven Barreiro received a second yellow card in the 82nd minute, leaving them to play shorthanded.
Madson had an earlier opportunity in the 58th minute, heading a cross but failing to convert. Juárez will next face Atlas on Friday, October 3, at 9:05 p.m. at Jalisco Stadium. León will host Toluca on Saturday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m.at León Stadium.
