León Aims to Stay Top Against Struggling Tijuana in Liga MX Clash

LEÓN, Mexico — León will aim to maintain its position as the sole leader of Liga MX when it faces Tijuana on February 28, 2025. The match is crucial for both teams, with León sitting atop the standings with 23 points and Tijuana struggling in 15th place with just 7 points.

Since the arrival of Colombian star James Rodríguez, León has remained unbeaten this season, boasting a record of 7 matches played, 2 goals, and 4 assists from Rodríguez. The team is keen to build on its success as it prepares for this tenth matchday.

“We are focused on staying at the top. Every game counts, and facing a team like Tijuana requires our full attention,” Rodríguez expressed ahead of the encounter.

The last time León faced Tijuana was in August 2024, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Xolos. Tijuana, managed by Juan Carlos Osorio, will be looking to improve its fortunes after recently securing a narrow win against Pumas.

León’s dominance has made it a team to watch, particularly with Rodríguez’s influence on the pitch. However, administrators at León dismissed rumors earlier in the week regarding Rodríguez’s potential exit due to safety concerns following a robbery incident involving teammate Nicolás Fonseca in Jalisco.

“These rumors are unfounded. James is committed to León, and we are focused on our next match,” a club official stated.

Despite being on the lower end of the standings, Tijuana’s recent performance suggests that they could bring challenges for León. “We know the quality that León possesses,” Osorio said. “This is a great opportunity for us to prove ourselves against tough competition.”

Projected lineups for the match include León’s Jiménez, Reyes, Bellón, Barreiro, Santos, Fonseca, Moreno, Echeverría, Mendoza, James, and Cádiz. For Tijuana, look for Ortega, Gómez, Bilbao, Porozo, Franco, Tona, Boya, Castañeda, Álvarez, Zúñiga, and Nicholson to take the field.