Liga MX Gameweek 1, Apertura
CF Pachuca 3 - 0 FT Monterrey
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FT
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⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
94
🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
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2-2
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⚡ Intensity
50
⚖️ Balance
80
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
40
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Futmetrix Verdict
30
FT
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Ratchaburi
0-0
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
12
⚖️ Balance
15
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
80
Kashiwa's siege meets a locked door
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jesús Corona 22'
45' Sergio Barreto
HT
↓ A. Alvarado ↑F. Ambriz 46'
51' J. Cadiz (A. Bautista)
52' Jhonder Cádiz
55' A. Dominguez (J. Cadiz)
↓ I. Fimbres ↑R. de la Rosa 58'
63' ↓ L. Quinones ↑V. Guzman
Óliver Torres 67'
Sergio Ramos 70'
71' Pedro Pedraza
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑A. Gonzalez 72'
72' ↓ A. Dominguez ↑B. A. Garcia Caprizo
78' E. Montiel (V. Guzman)
81' ↓ P. Pedraza ↑J. Lopez
81' ↓ J. Cadiz ↑I. Hernandez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luis Rodríguez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Aceves
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Elías Montiel 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Alexei Domínguez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Alán Bautista 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Jhonder Cádiz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
José Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Santiago Homenchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gastón Togni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Santiago Mele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Érick Aguirre
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stefan Medina 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Sergio Ramos 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
96
Passes
7
Duels
Gerardo Arteaga
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Óliver Torres
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
58
Entry
Jesús Corona
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Germán Berterame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Luis Cárdenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ricardo Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2026 | Monterrey | 1 - 3 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/13/2025 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 04/28/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 01/26/2025 | Monterrey | 2 - 3 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/08/2024 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 02/11/2024 | Monterrey | 3 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 11/05/2023 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/13/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/24/2022 | Monterrey | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 10/21/2022 | CF Pachuca | 5 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
04/19/2026
07/13/2025
04/28/2025
01/26/2025
07/08/2024
02/11/2024
11/05/2023
03/13/2023
10/24/2022
10/21/2022
CF Pachuca Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Pachuca
Monterrey
CF Pachuca
Monterrey
Pachuca's Second-Half Blitz Dismantles Monterrey
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A ruthless display of transitional football that cements the hosts' playoff credentials while leaving the visitors searching for answers.
The Possession Illusion
The visitors arrived at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo determined to dictate the early tempo. Monterrey controlled possession confidently through the opening exchanges, stringing together neat passing triangles but repeatedly hitting a stubborn defensive wall. The Intensity of this fixture was evident in the heavy midfield tackles, as the hosts absorbed pressure without a hint of panic. Despite the away side seeing plenty of the ball, goalkeeper Carlos Moreno proved to be an absolute colossus between the sticks. His crucial saves kept the sheet clean and thoroughly frustrated an attacking unit that managed a surprisingly dismal expected goals output. It became a fascinating exercise in tactical patience, where holding the ball ultimately proved to be an ineffective illusion against a highly disciplined and heavily organized defensive block.
The Floodgates Open
The tactical landscape shifted dramatically the moment the second half commenced. Whatever was said in the home dressing room ignited a furious spark, and the fragile Balance of the contest completely shattered. The breakthrough arrived in the 51st minute when A. Bautista delivered an inch-perfect pass for J. Cadiz to rifle home. A brief, anxious wait for a VAR review only sweetened the eventual celebration. Sensing genuine vulnerability, Pachuca immediately went for the jugular. A mere four minutes later, the goalscorer effortlessly transitioned into a playmaker, slipping a clever ball through for A. Dominguez to double the advantage. This devastating four-minute blitz effectively dismantled the visiting defense, exposing structural flaws that were brutally punished by a relentless attacking wave.
Sealing the Statement
Coasting on a two-goal cushion, the hosts expertly managed the remaining minutes against a thoroughly demoralized opposition. The Stakes in this mid-season encounter were enormous for their playoff ambitions, and they handled the pressure flawlessly. The final nail in the coffin was hammered home at the 78-minute mark. A brilliant sequence saw V. Guzman carve out space before teeing up E. Montiel for a clinical third goal. Our take is clear: there is a very low Upset Factor in this result given the drastically diverging recent form of both clubs. This commanding victory propels the home side firmly into the upper echelons of the league table, while simultaneously deepening the crisis for a mid-table visiting outfit struggling to find any meaningful rhythm.
Key Questions
How did substitute Alan Bautista change the game?
He instantly elevated the attacking tempo, providing incredible vision and delivering the crucial assist for the opening goal that shattered the deadlock.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Pachuca aims to compound Monterrey's miseries
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. With neither side showing elite consistency and the narrative severely lacking, this fixture is strictly for the diehards.
The Setup
Pachuca sit comfortably in fifth with 22 points, looking to bounce back from a recent defeat and cement their spot near the top of the standings. Monterrey, meanwhile, are languishing in ninth with 14 points, crippled by a dismal Form rating that highlights their three losses in five games. While A. Martial and G. Berterame offer theoretical attacking threat for the visitors, a miserable Stars rating indicates a severe lack of marquee quality on display this July 13, 2025. A skewed Balance metric suggests the home side are clear favourites. The hosts will rely heavily on the creative sparks of O. Idrissi to break down a fragile away side at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. A dreadful Stakes rating means neutral fans can safely look elsewhere.
Key Battle
Instead of individual heroics, this clash will be decided in the engine room. The home midfield's ability to dictate tempo will clash directly against an away back line that has leaked 15 goals already this season. If the visitors cannot plug the gaps centrally, it will be a long night.
Our Prediction
Pachuca 2-0 Monterrey. The hosts possess just enough attacking cohesion to outlast a disjointed away side. Expect a slow start before the home outfit takes complete control in the second half.