The big Sunday showdown arrives this weekend as the match is slated for November 26 at 8:06 PM at León’s stadium in the heart of Mexico. With the Apertura 2023 Play-In rounds moving toward the quarterfinals, León and Santos Laguna are set to clash on the Nou Camp pitch in León for a decisive Play-In clash.
La Fiera carries a final opportunity to advance after dropping a 3-2 result to Atlético de San Luis, while the Guerreros come into this game hoping to pivot from a 2-1 defeat in their initial Play-In appearance against Mazatlán.
León sits eighth in the table with 23 points, and Santos Laguna finishes the regular phase in ninth place, also on 23 points, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter.
GOAL covers every angle of the competition, delivering details and updates as the action unfolds.
LEÓN VS SANTOS: START DATE AND TIME
Esmeraldas and Guerreros renew hostilities on Sunday, November 26 at the Nou Camp Stadium in León, Mexico.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:06 PM Central Mexican Time and 9:06 PM Eastern Time in the United States.
HOW TO WATCH LEÓN VS SANTOS ONLINE: CHANNELS AND STREAMING
Mexico
USA
The game will be shown on Fox Sports on television and will be streamed on ViX Premium. Fans unable to attend can follow live updates and in-game analysis on GOAL.
FINAL COLLISIONS AND KEY MOMENTS
RELEVANT CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
Both teams enter this Play-In match with pressure and motivation. León aims to validate a late-season push that earned them a top-eight finish, while Santos looks to turn a narrow Play-In setback into momentum for a deeper run in the playoffs. The Nou Camp venue offers a familiar backdrop with a fervent fanbase ready to push their side toward a crucial victory.
Historically, these teams have combined for resilient performances and late drama, often producing edge-of-the-seat finales in domestic competition. This encounter promises tactical discipline, fast transitions, and a battle to control midfield with pressing and possession likely to shape the narrative from the opening whistle.
Both squads will rely on experienced attackers and sturdy midfields to craft scoring chances. The coaching staffs will be weighing squad rotation against the need to maintain shape and rhythm for a match that could decide the path to the quarterfinals.
According to match previews, Bridges in the final third and set-piece efficiency could decide the outcome, with every goal carrying extra weight in a Play-In context where one result can tilt the balance toward the postseason. This clash is a chance for either side to seize momentum and set the tone for the rest of the Apertura campaign, turning this knockout-style phase into a memorable chapter for fans and players alike.
Source: GOAL