Club León and Juárez Prepare for Crucial Liga MX Matchup

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico – Club León will face off against FC Juárez on Friday, September 26, at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez in a critical Liga MX match. The game is set to start at 10:00 p.m. (ARG/URU) and 8:00 p.m. (COL/PER/ECU).

Club León finds itself on the brink of falling into the elimination zone, currently occupying the last spot for the playoffs. They must secure a victory against Juárez, a direct rival in the standings. León recently drew 2-2 against Mazatlán at home, with goals from James Rodríguez and Díaz.

Juárez is coming off a strong 3-1 victory over Pumas, where Colombian forward Óscar Estupiñán scored along with Pizarro and Castilho. Estupiñán has been vital for Juárez, netting four goals in seven matches this season, making him the team’s top scorer.

León’s captain, James Rodríguez, displayed his importance to the squad by returning to the starting lineup last week and contributing with a goal and an assist. His performance could be pivotal as León aims to climb from their current tenth place, holding 12 points from ten games.

This matchup is particularly significant since León won the last encounter, defeating Juárez 1-0 on November 25, with Rodríguez scoring the only goal. Both teams will be looking to gain crucial points as the Liga MX season progresses.