
León Continues Its Unbeaten Streak with a Stunning Win Over Chivas Thanks to Jhonder Cádiz's Brace
León remains unbeaten in the Liga MX tournament after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chivas de Guadalajara, thanks to an outstanding performance from Jhonder Cádiz, who scored a double. This match marked a significant achievement for the team, maintaining their invincibility in the competition. It was also a tough blow for Chivas, who faced their second consecutive loss on the road, adding to their third straight match without a win.
The first goal of the game came in the 12th minute, when León took full advantage of a free kick opportunity. James Rodríguez delivered a precise cross into the box that found Jhonder Cádiz, who soared above the defenders to head the ball into the back of the net, making it 1-0 for the home team. The early lead set the tone for the match, with Cádiz displaying his impressive form.
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Things took a dramatic turn just after the half-hour mark when Chivas’ head coach, Óscar García, was sent off. After a push from Nicolás Fonseca of León, García retaliated with a kick, earning a red card. This left Chivas with a significant disadvantage for the rest of the match. In the 34th minute, Chivas seemed to have an equalizer when Hugo Camberos was awarded a penalty after being fouled in the box. However, after reviewing the incident via VAR, referee Óscar Mejía reversed the decision, concluding that no foul had been committed.
Despite being down a man, Chivas found an equalizer shortly before halftime. Mateo Chávez made a brilliant run down the left wing, bypassing León defenders, and delivered a perfect assist to Yael Padilla, who calmly finished the play to make it 1-1. It was a brief moment of hope for Chivas, but León's resilience was about to shine through.
The second half saw León regain control. A penalty was awarded to the home side after a foul on Adonis Frías, but Chivas' goalkeeper, Raúl Rangel, made an incredible save, denying the penalty attempt. However, León did not relent. In the 60th minute, David Ramírez provided a crucial assist to Cádiz, who struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box to give León a 2-1 lead. The crowd at Nou Camp erupted in celebration, knowing their team was just minutes away from securing another win.
Chivas had a chance to level the score late in the match when Javier Hernández set up Armando González for a shot, but the goal was ruled offside after a VAR review. León held firm, and the match ended 2-1, with Cádiz's double proving to be the difference. This victory continues León's impressive form as they remain unbeaten and on track to challenge for the top spots in the Liga MX standings.
With this result, León not only demonstrated their attacking prowess but also their ability to weather the storm after Chivas' equalizer. The team's continued dominance is a testament to their quality, and the ever-present James Rodríguez continues to be a key figure in their successes. As for Chivas, they face a tough road ahead, needing to regroup and address their recent struggles.
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