León receives Cruz Azul In the León stadium by the Ida of the quarterfinals of the Liguilla del Clausura 2025and the great absence of the local team is James Rodríguez. The Colombian midfielder will not be available for this first meeting and It is not part of the call by Eduardo Berizzo. How will it go without him?
Why doesn’t James Rodríguez play against Cruz Azul?
James Rodríguez He was expelled on day 17 of the regular tournament against Rayados de Monterreywhich earned him an automatic suspension of a party. For this reason, You will not be able to participate in the first leg in front of Cruz Azul at home.
The good news for León fans is that James can return for the second legwhich will be played next Sunday at the City of Sports Stadium.
-Probable alignment of León vs Cruz Azul without James Rodríguez
We review the alignment and how will they replace James
León
Coach: Eduardo Berizzo
Tactical scheme: 3-5-2
Holders:
- Goalie: Óscar Jiménez
- Defenses: Stiven Barreiro, Adonis Frias, David Ramírez
- Midfield: Sebastián Santos, Salvador Reyes, Nicolás Fonseca, Rodrigo Echeverría, Andrés Guardado
- Front: JHonder Cadiz, Stiven Mendoza
Low: James Rodríguez (suspended)
Blue cross
Coach: Vicente Sánchez
Holders:
- Goalie: Kevin Mier
- Defenses: Carlos Vargas, Jesús Orozco, Jorge Sánchez
- Midfield: Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Mateusz Bogusz
- Front: Carlos Rotondi, Ángel Sepúlveda, Giorgos Giakoumakis
Low: Willer Ditta and Gonzalo Piovi (injured)
