Club Leon of Mexico, with the experienced Colombian midfielder James David Rodríguez, debuted in the Leagues Cup facing CF Montréal of Canada. The match corresponded to the first day of the initial phase of the Leagues Cup, which faces the clubs of the MLS of the United States with those of the Liga MX of Mexico. In the 90 regular minutes, the clubs tied 1 to 1, with James Rodríguez providing the assist for the center forward Rogelio Funes Mori to score the goal to open the scoring. The match had to be decided from the penalty spot, as indicated by the Leagues Cup format. The penalty shootout ended in favor of the Canadian team, which won 7 to 6. Club Leon's team showed a good performance, with James Rodríguez as one of the best on the field. The Leagues Cup format establishes that each club will play three games against three teams from the opposite league, defined by Leagues Cup ranking and regional criteria. The team that wins in the 90 minutes of the game will take 3 points, if there is a tie, the game will go to penalties and the club that wins in this instance will take 2 units. The Leagues Cup is a tournament that faces the clubs of the Liga MX with those of the MLS, and is considered a qualifier for the Concacaf Champions Cup. North American fans want to see more games between teams from both leagues, as they give rise to more debates about the quality of each league and generate a clash between playing styles. The match between Club Leon and CF Montréal was an example of this, with an exciting game that ended in a penalty shootout. Club Leon will continue to play games in the Leagues Cup, with the goal of advancing in the tournament and demonstrating its quality as a team. With the participation of James Rodríguez, the team has a great opportunity to make a good impression in the tournament. The Leagues Cup is an important tournament for Club Leon, as it allows them to face MLS teams and demonstrate their ability at a higher level. The team is ready to face the challenges that arise in the tournament and fight to advance in the competition.