Liga MX Apertura - Quarter-finals
Club America 2 - 1 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' A. Zendejas (J. dos Santos)
HT
54' Israel Reyes
59' J. Zuniga
60' Raúl Zúñiga
Sergio Ramos 62'
↓ J. Corona ↑R. de la Rosa 64'
↓ F. Ambriz ↑I. Fimbres 64'
73' Raúl Zúñiga
↓ O. Torres ↑A. Martial 73'
↓ E. Aguirre ↑R. Chavez 73'
75' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑R. Juarez
Stefan Medina 79'
Jorge Rodríguez 79'
↓ G. Arteaga ↑L. Reyes 82'
Jorge Rodríguez 84'
Jorge Rodríguez 84'
86' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑A. Saint-Maximin
86' ↓ J. Zuniga ↑H. Martin
Luis Reyes 88'
G. Berterame (R. Chavez) 90'
90'+3 ↓ J. dos Santos ↑V. Davila
90'+3 ↓ S. Caceres ↑B. Rodriguez
Bench Isaías Violante
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Álvarez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Israel Reyes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sebastián Cáceres 
NPC
100
Minutes
100
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Cristián Borja
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jonathan dos Santos 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
Alejandro Zendejas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Érick Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álvaro Fidalgo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramón Juárez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Igor Lichnovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Luis Cárdenas 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Érick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Stefan Medina
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Sergio Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerardo Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Jorge Rodríguez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Sergio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óliver Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jesús Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Germán Berterame 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Santiago Mele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ricardo Chávez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
7
Rating
Carlos Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 11/27/2025 | Monterrey | 2 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 09/21/2025 | Monterrey | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 04/17/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
11/29/2025
11/27/2025
09/21/2025
04/17/2025
Club America Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
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Club America
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Monterrey Survive the Cauldron to Advance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A heroic comeback push ultimately fell just short as late drama decided a gripping two-legged quarter-final.
The Early Chase
The Stakes were immense entering the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, with Monterrey holding a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg. Club America edged possession early, desperate to claw their way back into the tie from the opening whistle. The breakthrough arrived on 30 minutes to ignite the stadium. J. dos Santos threaded a precise ball to A. Zendejas, who fired home to halve the aggregate deficit. The momentum shifted instantly, fueled by a relentless attacking rhythm from the hosts.
VAR and the Pivot
The Intensity skyrocketed in the second half. America sensationally leveled the aggregate tie in the 59th minute through Raúl Zúñiga. The home crowd erupted, sensing a legendary turnaround. Then came the defining turning point. In the 73rd minute, Zúñiga struck again, seemingly completing the miraculous comeback, but VAR intervened to cancel the goal. The tension became palpable on the touchlines, serving as a brutal test of nerve for both sides as the aggregate score hung precariously in the balance.
A Chaotic Finish
The final minutes delivered pure knockout football chaos. Monterrey went down to ten men when Jorge Rodríguez saw red in the 84th minute, forcing them into a desperate low block. Yet, entirely against the run of play, the visitors landed the decisive knockout blow. Substitute R. Chavez orchestrated a brilliant counter-attack, setting up G. Berterame to score in the 90th minute. Club America won the night 2-1, but Monterrey claimed the overall victory, surviving a brutal examination to keep their campaign alive.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jorge Rodríguez impact the match?
Despite going down to ten men late on, Monterrey rallied defensively and snatched a vital aggregate-winning goal on the counter-attack to seal the tie.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR wiped out a 73rd-minute goal for Club America, denying them an aggregate lead and completely shifting the momentum back to a vulnerable Monterrey side.
What made Alejandro Zendejas the Man of the Match?
Zendejas sparked the comeback attempt with a crucial first-half goal, constantly threatening the opposition defense and dictating the attacking tempo throughout the night.
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.
Do-or-Die in the Capital
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Overturning a two-goal deficit in the Liguilla is a monumental task, but Club America have the attacking firepower to severely test Monterrey's nerve.
The Setup
Monterrey arrive at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes holding all the cards in this quarter-final tie. A comfortable 2-0 first-leg victory, spearheaded by a Sergio Canales strike, means the visitors can sit deep and strike on the counter. Club America are staring down the barrel. Their erratic Form (LWWLL) raises red flags, but the sky-high Stakes of knockout football dictate a completely different approach tonight. The hosts must attack from the first whistle to keep their season alive, banking on the visitors' modest Balance to eventually crack under sustained pressure.
Key Battle
Allan Saint-Maximin vs Sergio Canales. Saint-Maximin provides the chaotic, unpredictable spark Club America desperately need to break down a resolute low block and claw their way back into the tie. On the flip side, Canales is the orchestrator for Monterrey. His elite Stars presence guarantees that if America leave vast open spaces in their desperation to score, he will exploit them ruthlessly in transition.
Our Prediction
Club America will throw caution to the wind and likely find an early goal to ignite the home crowd. However, chasing the aggregate score will leave them hopelessly exposed at the back. We expect a 1-1 draw on the night, a result that safely sends Monterrey through to the semi-finals.