León captured its first Concacaf Cup title in club history, sealing a historic triumph for its fans. The final unfolded at the Banc of California Stadium as LAFC faced León in what was the final leg of the round between the two teams, with León holding a 2-1 lead on aggregate as the match neared its end.
The Panzas Verdes dominated proceedings, and a goal from Lucas Di Yorio proved decisive enough to level the Concacaf Championship, marking León’s first triumph in the competition. The match delivered drama from start to finish, with several decisive moments shaping the outcome and showcasing the tactical battle between two visibly motivated sides.
In this recap, the key moments of the final are highlighted to provide a clear picture of how León clinched the title on the night of the final whistle, and how LAFC pushed to overturn the aggregate deficit throughout the encounter.
LAFC VS LEÓN: MINUTE BY MINUTE
21:04 – The match concludes with León crowned as Concacaf champion. A landmark victory for the club and its supporters.
78′ – Cota makes a crucial early save as LAFC press forward, keeping the scoreline in check and preserving the visitors’ advantage on the night.
20:10 – The second half gets underway, with both teams looking to push for a decisive goal either to extend the lead or to spark a comeback.
19:54 – The first half comes to a close, leaving the outcome finely poised and setting up a tense second period.
38′ – Tesillo delivers a powerful shot that tests the keeper, underscoring León’s danger on set pieces and open play alike.
20′ – León advances with a goal, as Lucas Di Yorio capitalizes on a miscue by the goalkeeper to bring the score level or extend León’s advantage depending on the sequence of events.
10′ – LAFC loses possession early, and Lange finds space but ultimately sends the ball wide, a moment that signaled the intensity of the contest.
19:07 – The game begins with the whistle and a palpable sense of importance as both teams aim to seal a season-defining win.
6pm – The live narrative of the 2023 Concacaf Champions League final between LAFC and León unfolds, inviting fans to follow the highlights and full coverage on GOAL.com.
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LAFC
McCarthy; Palencia, Murillo, Chiellini, Long, Palacios; Ilie, Bogusz, Acosta; Sailing and Bouanga.
LEÓN
Dimension; Moreno, Berreiro, Frias, Tesillo; Ambriz, Romero, Hernandez, Mena; Davila and Di Yorio.
Source: Goal