Javier Gandolfi: León's Liguilla fate remains in their own hands
After a loss to Cruz Azul, León manager Javier Gandolfi insists his team maintains full control over their Liguilla qualification prospects.
León manager Javier Gandolfi remains calm following a 2-1 defeat against Cruz Azul at the Estadio Banorte. Despite the disappointing result, the Argentine coach emphasized that his team's path to the Liguilla remains entirely under their own control as they navigate the final stretch of the Apertura 2026 tournament.
Gandolfi explained that the game was proceeding exactly as planned during the first 45 minutes, as the team successfully neutralized the opposition's threats. "The match was totally controlled until the penalty. The planning we had was working perfectly, but from that point on, obviously, the game changed," he stated during the press conference.
The manager was also transparent regarding the team's offensive struggles. He acknowledged that the dip in individual decision-making, particularly referencing players like Daniel Arcilla, has noticeably impacted the collective performance of the squad.
Looking ahead, the focus is now on the next match at home. The team aims to shake off the setback and redouble their efforts to secure their spot in the final phase of the Mexican championship.