Nashville SC vs 06.08.26 00:300 – 1Full Time
Leon — Leagues Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Arcila strike gives Leon narrow win over Nashville SC in Leagues Cup
Leon edged Nashville SC 1-0 in a Leagues Cup Group Stage clash at Geodis Park, with the game's only goal arriving late to settle an otherwise tight contest. The scoreline remained goalless at half-time before the visitors found the breakthrough that decided the outcome.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The deadlock was broken in the 80th minute when D. Arcila converted an assist from S. Santos, giving Leon the lead they would not relinquish. Nashville SC pushed for a response but could not find a way past the visiting defence in the closing stages, and the match ended 0-1.
Nashville SC held the greater share of possession at 56 percent and also edged the shots on goal, but neither side carved out a clinical enough edge, with each managing two shots on target. Leon's higher foul count and extra corner reflected a more direct approach that ultimately yielded the decisive moment.
D. Arcila scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute, finishing off a S. Santos assist to earn a share of the top rating alongside C. Brunet at 7.5.
Nashville SC dominated possession with 56 percent of the ball but were unable to convert that control into a goal.
Leon won 1–0 away against Nashville SC (half-time 0–0).
Nashville SC met Leon in the Leagues Cup (Group Stage). Kick-off was Thursday, 6 August 2026, 00:30 UTC at Geodis Park. Referee: S. Reyna.
Team pages: Nashville SC · Leon · Leagues Cup
Key moments
- 80' Goal: Daniel Arcila (assist: Sebastián Santos) — 0–1
Starting line-ups
Nashville SC (4-4-2)
- 13 Xavier Valdez
- 27 Reed Baker-Whiting
- 21 Thomas Williams
- 5 Jack Maher (c)
- 22 Joshua Bauer
- 11 Elias Saad
- 6 Bryan Acosta
- 12 C. Brunet
- 37 Ahmed Qasem
- 41 Warren Madrigal
- 17 Woobens Pacius
Leon (4-1-4-1)
- 23 Óscar García
- 5 Sebastián Vegas
- 3 Juan Guevara
- 14 Jhohan Romaña
- 7 Iván Moreno
- 29 José Rodríguez (c)
- 13 Daniel Arcila
- 6 F. Beltran Cruz
- 6 Fernando Beltrán
- 20 Rodrigo Echeverría
- 16 Jordi Cortizo
- 27 Diber Cambindo
Pre-match read
Home rated 1713 vs 1530 — 0.81 expected score Nashville SC winning 90% at home (last 10) Home scored in 80% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Nashville SC vs Leon final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Nashville SC and Leon team pages or the Leagues Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Nashville SC vs Leon?
Leon won 1–0 away against Nashville SC (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Nashville SC vs Leon?
Daniel Arcila (80') for Leon.
›Where can I watch Nashville SC vs Leon highlights?
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