León’s Liga MX Woes Deepen After Defeat to Monterrey
After their Leagues Cup elimination, Monterrey Rayados regained momentum with a convincing 3-1 away victory over León at the Camp Nou. Domenec Torrent’s side controlled the match, though missed chances and the woodwork kept the scoreline from being even more lopsided.
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León Misses James Rodríguez
León felt the absence of James Rodríguez, sidelined with muscle pain. The Colombian midfielder, still not at peak fitness, missed the chance to reunite with former Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, leaving León lacking creativity in midfield.
Tecatito Finds His Form
Jesús “Tecatito” Corona opened the scoring in the 14th minute, showing signs of returning to his best form. The forward, who had impressed at the Club World Cup, proved decisive again by creating multiple attacking threats for Monterrey.
Chávez and Canales Seal the Win
Ricardo Chávez doubled the lead in the 31st minute before Sergio Canales made it 3-0 in the 60th minute, effectively sealing the result. León’s Daniel Arcila pulled one back in the 65th, but it was too little, too late for the struggling hosts.
León’s Ongoing Struggles
With just one win in four Liga MX matches, León sits at the bottom of the standings, still reeling from a poor Leagues Cup campaign. The team’s inconsistency continues to frustrate fans.
Key Match Moment
The turning point came when Canales scored Monterrey’s third, crushing León’s hopes of a comeback and leaving the Guanajuato side visibly deflated.
Next Fixtures
León will visit Necaxa in hopes of breaking their slump. Monterrey, meanwhile, will host back-to-back home games against Mazatlán and Necaxa, giving coach Domenec Torrent valuable time to fine-tune his squad.
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