Club Leon is seeking to overturn its expulsion from the Club World Cup after being eliminated for breaching a tournament rule that prohibits two teams with the same owner from playing in the tournament. The situation at the Guanajuato club is one of unrest after the exclusion. Club Leon's sporting president, Rodrigo Fernández, spoke about the situation and revealed that James Rodríguez is hurt but hopeful about the appeal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will rule on the situation on April 23. Club Leon argues that the spot in the tournament was earned on the field. Rodrigo Fernández clarified that there is no possibility of James Rodríguez being transferred to Pachuca. Club Leon has turned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to save its spot in the world tournament. The hearing for the conflict over the spot in the Club World Cup will take place in Madrid. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear the arguments from Club Leon and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. Club Leon is seeking to maintain its lead in the Mexican championship. James Rodríguez visits Efraín Juárez in a match for Liga MX. Club Leon hosts Pumas UNAM at the Nou Camp stadium.