Ahead of his highly anticipated debut match, Colombian star James Rodríguez traveled with his new team, León, to Guadalajara ahead of their opening Liga MX Clausura 2025 encounter against Atlas.
The excitement among the fans is palpable as they eagerly await the talented midfielder’s first appearance in Mexican football. Rodríguez’s inclusion in the travel list has raised hopes among fans who want to see him in action at the Jalisco Stadium.
However, as León coach Eduardo ‘Toto’ Berizzo revealed the starting XI, Rodríguez’s name was notably absent from the lineup. Nevertheless, the possibility of seeing him don the Esmeraldas jersey remains, as he was named among the substitutes, offering fans a glimmer of hope for his participation in the match.
It is important to note that Rodríguez has not played for some time, having had little playing time with his former club, Rayo Vallecano, before this transfer. León also announced that his official presentation will take place next weekend in the third round against Juárez.
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Another notable figure generating intrigue for this match is Andrés Guardado. The veteran midfielder, who has just come out of retirement, is sparking questions regarding his potential appearance against the team he grew up watching, having made his debut in Liga MX twenty years ago.
However, like Rodríguez, Guardado was not included in Berizzo’s starting XI, nor among the substitutes, meaning he will also be watching the match from the stands while his team competes.
