Montréal vs León: Penalty Shootout Decides Leagues Cup Clash

Club León struck early with a header from Rogelio Funes Mori, assisted by James Rodríguez, giving León a 1–0 lead by the 11th minute.

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CF Montréal equalized in the 62nd minute with a composed finish by Prince Owusu, leveling the match 1–1 and electrifying home fans.

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All eyes were on James Rodríguez, making his Leagues Cup debut for Club León. Despite creative sparks, he couldn't break through again.

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The game went to penalties after 1–1 in regular time. Both sides traded clinical finishes until León’s Sebastián Santos hit the bar.

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CF Montréal emerged victorious 7–6 in penalties, kicking off their Leagues Cup 2025 journey with a historic win over Club León.León’s Sebastián Santos hit the bar.

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With momentum on their side, CF Montréal prepares for the next Leagues Cup round, eyeing deeper progress in the tournament.

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🔸 Score: 1–1 (Regulation) 🔸 Penalties: 7–6 (Montréal wins) 🔸 Goals: Funes Mori (León), Owusu (Montréal) 🔸 Shots: León 13, Montréal 9

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