Liga MX Apertura - 3
Atlas 0 - 2 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' J. Sanchez
D. Rossi 28'
40' L. Esteves
45'+3 ↓ L. Esteves ↑S. Hernandez
45'+3 ↓ J. Sanchez ↑Gustavo Ferrareis
HT
47' M. Capasso
49' E. Zaldivar
A. Aceves 57'
↓ L. Orellano ↑R. Chavez 64'
↓ A. Aceves ↑G. Arteaga 64'
71' Duk
↓ J. Corona ↑F. Ambriz 75'
↓ O. Pineda ↑J. Rodriguez 75'
77' ↓ A. Gonzalez ↑P. Ramirez
84' ↓ E. Zaldivar ↑J. Lozano
84' ↓ R. Mmaee ↑J. Martin
↓ O. Torres ↑I. Fimbres 86'
C. Salcedo 88'
90'+5 M. Valenzuela
C. Salcedo 90'+5
L. Ocampos 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
MAGNET
36
Activity
36
Activity
36
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Jorge Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
45
Entry
Manuel Capasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Schlegel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milton Valenzuela 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Edgar Zaldívar
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Victor Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo González 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luís Esteves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Duk
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Ryan Mmaee
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan José Purata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Guillén
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Luis Cárdenas
MAGNET
34
Activity
34
Activity
33
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Victor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Salcedo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Alonso Aceves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
Luca Orellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Orbelín Pineda
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Óliver Torres
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jesús Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Lucas Ocampos 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.6
Rating
Diego Rossi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.9
Rating
Hugo Cuypers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
César Ramos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ricardo Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerardo Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uroš Đurđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Atlas | 0 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/05/2026 | Atlas | 1 - 2 | Monterrey | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/27/2025 | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 01/30/2025 | Atlas | 3 - 3 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 11/03/2024 | Monterrey | 4 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 03/17/2024 | Atlas | 1 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 07/10/2023 | Monterrey | 1 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 02/10/2023 | Atlas | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 09/18/2022 | Monterrey | 2 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 04/21/2022 | Monterrey | 0 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
Atlas Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Bruising Battle at Estadio Jalisco Ends in Rayados Triumph
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Monterrey delivered a statement victory on the road, outlasting Atlas in a fiery contest defined by crumbling discipline and clinical finishing.
Early Warnings and Rossi's Strike
The opening phase at Estadio Jalisco established a gritty, physical tone right away. Monterrey edged possession with 51%, methodically probing for gaps in the home defense. The Stakes were evident as both sides fought bitterly for midfield supremacy early in the Apertura campaign. At the 28-minute mark, D. Rossi broke the deadlock, silencing the home crowd with a sharp finish. Atlas completely lost their rhythm following the goal, struggling creatively and managing only one shot on target all night. The visitors controlled the tempo expertly, utilizing their 421 total passes to keep the hosts chasing shadows and limiting them to a measly 0.43 xG in the first half.
The Discipline Deteriorates
The second half saw the Balance of the match shift not through spectacular goals, but through crunching tackles and rising frustrations. Monterrey remained incredibly compact in their defensive shape, ensuring Atlas could not penetrate the final third. Frustration quickly boiled over for the home side. In the 71st minute, Duk was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Down to ten men, Atlas faced a monumental task to rescue a point. Rayados smartly used this numerical advantage to suffocate the midfield, expertly slowing the game down and denying any serious counter-attacks from a depleted and desperate host.
Penalty Drama and Final Whistle Chaos
The Intensity went completely off the charts during a chaotic stoppage time period. L. Ocampos earned and confidently converted a 90th-minute penalty to seal the 2-0 victory, rewarding his brilliant attacking performance. But the drama was far from over. A massive flare-up before the final whistle resulted in two more red cards being brandished for unsportsmanlike conduct—one for M. Valenzuela of Atlas and another for C. Salcedo of Monterrey. Rayados head back home with crucial away points, dealing Atlas a bitter and highly undisciplined first loss of their season.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Duk impact the match?
It severely handicapped Atlas, leaving them exposed while chasing an equalizer, which ultimately allowed Monterrey to comfortably dictate the tempo until the final whistle.
What made Lucas Ocampos the Man of the Match?
Beyond his stoppage-time penalty to seal the win, he was a relentless attacking threat, providing two key passes and keeping the Atlas defense pinned deep.
What does this mean for Atlas's season?
This bitter home defeat halts their flawless start to the Apertura, forcing the manager to regroup and address critical discipline issues moving forward.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Rust Meets Individual Brilliance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. With both sides stumbling out of the gates in the Apertura, this matchup lacks immediate urgency but boasts enough individual talent to produce a decisive moment of magic.
The Setup
It is only round three, and the early season rust is visible. A distinctly low Form rating reflects two sides still searching for rhythm. The Estadio Jalisco provides the backdrop for a fixture where the overall Stakes are minimal right now. Yet, the Stars on display cannot be ignored. Monterrey brings significant firepower up top, whilst Atlas will heavily lean on their defensive structure. The competitive Balance suggests a coin-toss affair, with neither team showing enough collective dominance to easily blow the other away.
Key Battle
The defensive steel of Manuel Capasso against the direct threat of Lucas Ocampos will dictate the tempo. Monterrey's wide man will look to isolate his marker and cut inside at every opportunity. Capasso must time his interventions perfectly to neutralize the away side's most potent creative outlet.
Our Prediction
A low-scoring grind. The odds give the visitors a marginal edge, but our take leans toward a disjointed draw. Monterrey has the superior attacking personnel with G. Berterame and H. Cuypers lurking, but their collective mechanics simply aren't clicking yet. Atlas will gladly dig in and frustrate them.