Liga MX - How to watch the second leg of the Guard1anes 2020 final

December 12, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Liga MX, Guard1anes 2020, León, Pumas UNAM, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The first leg ended in a one-all draw, which means that everything will be up for grabs when these sides clash on Sunday evening.

After quite a tight clash last Thursday, León and Pumas will lock horns -or paws- one more time to determine the winner of the Guard1anes 2020 title.

The one-all draw between Esmeraldas and Pumas has left everything up in the air. The team that wishes to add silverware to their trophy case will have to win this match, as there are no tiebreakers set by Liga MX other than the aggregate score. In case there is a draw after regulation, extra time and penalties will be used to determine the winner.

León were the best team during the regular season, where they were only one point away from establishing a new record in the Mexican top-flight. León won more games than any other team in Liga MX (12), and their record at home was almost flawless. Ignacio Ambriz's men have won five in a row when playing as hosts, and their last two outings have also seen the green and white side claim the win while also keeping a clean sheet.

Pumas, the owners of the second place after the regular season, will get to this game with two wins in their last five games on the road. Their only loss during that run came against Cruz Azul in the semi-finals, but they were able to revert that 4-0 defeat with a similar score last weekend.

These teams are eager to add silverware to their cabinets after not being able to claim the title in their last chance to do so. León lost the Clausura 2019 title against León with a 1-0 aggregate, while Pumas were also defeated in the Apertura 2015 title clash after a grueling penalty shootout. Curiously, both of them were defeated by Tigres.

León vs Pumas UNAM - Head-to-head stats

Despite never playing a title series in the Mexican top-flight, the ongoing final is the third playoff meeting between León and Pumas. Pumas won the first one back in 1985, while León claimed the most recent one in 1992.
León will get to this game on a six-match streak without a loss against Pumas. León have won four of those, while the other two (including the first leg) concluded in a draw.
Pumas have not beaten León since September 1, 2018. That game ended in a 2-0 win for Pumas, and it took place at León's stadium , the place where the second leg will be played.
León defeated Pumas during the regular season with a 2-0 score at Nou Camp Stadium. That was Pumas' only loss in the tournament.
Ignacio Ambriz, León's boss, has faced Pumas 22 times as coach. His record shows 10 wins, eight draws, and four losses.
Andrés Lillini will coach his third game against León since he became Pumas' boss. He is still looking for his first win against Los Esmeraldas.