Liga MX Clausura - 5
Club America 1 - 0 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lucas Ocampos 17'
HT
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑L. Orellano 46'
↓ L. Ocampos ↑J. Corona 61'
65' A. Zendejas (J. dos Santos)
67' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑Raphael Veiga
67' ↓ H. Martin ↑V. Davila
↓ O. Torres ↑I. Fimbres 76'
77' ↓ A. Zendejas ↑A. H. Gutierrez Torres
Jesús Corona 78'
↓ U. Djurdjevic ↑R. de la Rosa 87'
Sergio Canales 89'
90'+3 Víctor Dávila
90'+4 ↓ B. Rodriguez ↑R. Juarez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
L. Malagon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Alvarez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
I. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Caceres 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. dos Santos 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
A. Zendejas 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
E. Sanchez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
B. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
H. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
R. Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mejia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphael Veiga
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
I. Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Zuniga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
L. Cardenas 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
49
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
R. Chavez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Medina
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
A. Aceves 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
G. Arteaga
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Torres
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
F. Ambriz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ocampos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
U. Djurdjevic 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
S. Mele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bustos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Orellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. 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
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Capital Siege: Club America Outgun Monterrey
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A relentless attacking display from the hosts eventually broke down a passive visiting side, securing three vital points in the Liga MX playoff race.
Setting the Tempo
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes hosted a fascinating tactical contrast from the outset. Monterrey edged possession with 54 percent of the ball, but it was incredibly sterile, resulting in a microscopic expected goals tally of just 0.05. Conversely, Club America adopted an aggressive, vertical approach that immediately pinned the visitors deep into their own half. The attacking intent was palpable as the hosts peppered the penalty area, forcing goalkeeper Esteban Andrada into immediate action. A heavily skewed Balance rating highlighted the one-way traffic, as the home side racked up chances while completely neutralizing the visitors' transition game. Monterrey simply stroked the ball around their own defensive third, desperately trying to take the sting out of an energized opponent who looked determined to climb the league table by any means necessary.
The Breakthrough
The mounting pressure finally told in the 65th minute. After patiently probing a deep-sitting defensive line, veteran midfielder J. dos Santos unlocked the visiting defense with a precise delivery. A. Zendejas was on hand to finish the move, sparking wild celebrations in the capital. This decisive moment was the culmination of relentless Intensity from the home side, highlighted by an astonishing 17-4 shot advantage that reduced the match to a genuine attacking siege. Monterrey's creative sparks, including Sergio Canales, were completely anonymous throughout this phase, unable to orchestrate any meaningful counter-attacks. The sheer volume of chances created by the hosts meant it was only a matter of time before the dam broke, and the execution in the final third perfectly matched their tactical dominance across the pitch.
Locking It Down
With the lead secured, the match transitioned into expert game management mode. The hosts' defensive unit, marshaled by the outstanding Israel Reyes, slammed the door shut on any potential comeback. Reyes produced a masterclass in anticipation and tackling, rightfully earning the Man of the Match honors while ensuring his goalkeeper remained completely untested in the dying minutes. The high Stakes of this mid-table clash were evident at the final whistle. The victory vaults the hosts into eighth place on 17 points, cementing their spot in the playoff zone and maintaining their momentum. Monterrey, meanwhile, sit in ninth and must seriously interrogate an attacking strategy that yielded just two shots on target all night, a glaring issue they must fix ahead of the gruelling final stretch of the Clausura campaign.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
A. Zendejas found the back of the net in the 65th minute, finishing off an assist from J. dos Santos.
Who was named Man of the Match?
Israel Reyes earned the honors after anchoring the defense and completely neutralizing the opposition's attack.
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.
Mid-Table Gridlock at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Two underperforming heavyweights collide in a clash where pride matters more than the standings.
The Setup
The Clausura standings paint a frustrating picture heading into this February 08, 2026 encounter. Club America and Monterrey sit stranded in eighth and ninth place respectively. Because of this mid-table gridlock, the overall Stakes rating is incredibly low. Neither side has found any real rhythm. The hosts showcase a wildly erratic Form rating, having lost three of their last five matches. They have heavily relied on goalkeeper Luis Malagón, who has been pulling off heroics to secure three clean sheets recently. Monterrey, meanwhile, boast plenty of attacking intent but severely lack defensive Balance, having leaked 15 goals already this campaign.
Key Battle
This match is defined by attacking difference-makers. Brian Rodríguez acts as the primary spark plug for the home side, bringing essential width and creativity to break down a fragile visiting defense. In response, Monterrey will lean heavily on Anthony Martial. Operating with immense quality, Martial has already secured a goal and two assists recently, proving he can orchestrate play just as well as he can finish it.
Our Prediction
It has all the makings of a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Monterrey will likely strike early through their dynamic frontline, but the home side's sheer individual firepower should drag them back into it late.