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León defeats América in the battle for third place in the Leagues Cup

León triumphed over América in the third place match of the Leagues Cup, securing their spot in the 2027 Concachampions.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: León defeats América in the battle for third place in the Leagues Cup — Archive photoPhoto: Joselodos · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The León team faced América in the third place match of the Leagues Cup, held at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Both teams were looking to recover after failing to reach the tournament final.

According to reports, the match ended 0-0 in regular time, leading to a penalty shootout. León triumphed in the shootout, thus securing victory over the Águilas.

With this victory, León not only claims third place in the tournament but also qualifies for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. This result is significant for the team coached by Javier Gandolfi.

On their part, América, led by Guillermo Almada, failed to reach the podium of the binational tournament. The defeat prompted reflections on the team's performance in this edition of the Leagues Cup.

Following this match, Toluca and Monterrey will face off to decide the champion of the Leagues Cup. This tournament serves as an important platform for teams in Liga MX and MLS.

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