On matchday 7 of Liga MX, León showcased their dominance by defeating the Gallos Blancos 3-0. Ismael Díaz enjoyed a stellar performance, scoring two goals during the second half (at the 54th and 73rd minutes). Fernando Beltrán also contributed to the scoreline with a goal just before halftime, solidifying what turned out to be a memorable day for León fans.
León, under the guidance of Eduardo Berizzo, created significant threats throughout the match, including a close shot from James Rodríguez in the 48th minute that hit the post.
Ismael Díaz was named the man of the match, having not only scored twice but also attempting to find the net on two other occasions.
Defensively, Salvador Reyes put on an impressive show, helping to keep Querétaro at bay.
Eduardo Berizzo employed a 4-5-1 formation with Óscar García in goal; a defensive line consisting of Sebastián Santos, Stiven Barreiro, Paul Bellón, and Salvador Reyes; a midfield featuring Nicolás Fonseca, Rodrigo Echeverría, James Rodríguez, Fernando Beltrán, and Ismael Díaz; and José Alvarado leading the attack.
On the flip side, Benjamín Mora’s Querétaro lined up in a 4-5-1 formation as well, with José Hernández in goal. The defense included Omar Mendoza, Diego Reyes, Santiago Homenchenko, and Francisco Venegas, while the midfield was made up of Eduardo Armenta, Ángel Zapata, Pablo Barrera, Rodrigo Bogarín, and Juan Robles, with Lucas Rodríguez upfront.
The match held at Nou Camp was officiated by Yonatan Peinado Aguirre.
Looking ahead, León will visit Tigres for their next Liga MX match, while Querétaro will host CF Monterrey.
With this win, León climbs to 10 points, placing them eighth in the standings. Querétaro, however, remains at 4 points, languishing in 17th place.
Substitutions for León
60’ 2T – Sebastián Santos went off for Iván Moreno
71’ 2T – James Rodríguez was replaced by Jordi Cortizo, Francisco Venegas for Jonathan Perlaza, and Eduardo Armenta for Carlo García
84’ 2T – José Alvarado substituted by Rogelio Funes Mori, Ismael Díaz for Emiliano Rigoni, and Nicolás Fonseca for Daniel Arcila
Yellow Cards for León:
7’ 2T Sebastián Santos, 30’ 2T Jordi Cortizo (unsporting behavior), and 34’ 2T Stiven Barreiro
Substitutions for Querétaro
45’ 2T – Juan Robles was replaced by Jesús Hernández
65’ 2T – Pablo Barrera went off for Jhojan Julio
Yellow Cards for Querétaro:
8’ 1T Francisco Venegas, 14’ 1T Juan Robles, and 32’ 2T Jonathan Perlaza
Red Cards for Querétaro:
46’ 1T Ángel Zapata (direct red) and 37’ 2T Jesús Hernández (direct red)