Liga MX Gameweek 11, Apertura
Club America 1 - 1 FT Monterrey
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Diego Rossi (Orbelín Pineda) 18'
45'+4 Santiago Bueno
HT
57' ↓ Raphael Veiga ↑Miguel Borja
57' ↓ Israel Reyes ↑Edwin Cerrillo
↓ Ricardo Chávez ↑Lucas Ocampos 59'
↓ Óliver Torres ↑Erick Aguirre 59'
César Garza 62'
66' ↓ Álex Zendejas ↑Carlos Álvarez
↓ César Garza ↑Fidel Ambriz 67'
↓ Jesús Corona ↑C. Reyes 68'
74' ↓ Henry Martin ↑Kevin Alvarez
74' ↓ Cristian Borja ↑Oscar Andres Perea Abonce
86' Miguel Borja
87' Miguel Borja
↓ Diego Rossi ↑Iker Fimbres 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagoberto Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Bueno 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Salvador Ramos 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Cristián Borja
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Érick Sánchez 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
54
Passes
12
Duels
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Alejandro Zendejas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Raphael Veiga 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Brian Rodríguez 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Forwards
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Esteban Andrada 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Víctor Guzmán
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Carlos Salcedo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Gerardo Arteaga 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Cesar Garza Cantu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Diego Rossi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Óliver Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Orbelín Pineda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Jesús Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luis Cárdenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alonso Aceves
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
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ocampos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 | Club America | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-5) | Monterrey | Leagues Cup | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 02/08/2026 | Club America | 1 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 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 |
| 12/16/2024 | Monterrey | 1 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 12/13/2024 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/28/2024 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 02/04/2024 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
09/03/2026
02/08/2026
11/29/2025
11/27/2025
09/21/2025
04/17/2025
12/16/2024
12/13/2024
10/28/2024
02/04/2024
Club America Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Monterrey
Club America
Monterrey
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late VAR Drama Overshadows Tense Top-Tier Duel
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A gritty stalemate leaves the league leaders frustrated while offering a crucial lifeline to a determined visiting side.
Early Shocks
The high Stakes were evident from the start as league leaders Club America aimed to consolidate their position against a desperate Monterrey side at Estadio Banorte. Despite controlling possession early on and pressing high up the pitch, the hosts were caught cold in the 18th minute. A brilliant passage of play saw Orbelín Pineda unlock the home defence with a precise pass, allowing Diego Rossi to finish clinically against the run of play. This immediate Upset Factor completely altered the tactical landscape. Suddenly, the home side was forced to abandon their patient, cautious build-up and chase the game aggressively against a well-drilled defensive unit that was perfectly happy to absorb pressure and wait for counter-attacks.
The Push Back
The response from the league leaders was a masterclass in sustained Intensity. The hosts dominated possession, ending the match with 59% of the ball, and pinned Monterrey deep into their own half for long stretches. A relentless wave of set-piece pressure—yielding a staggering 11 corners overall—tested the visitors' defensive resolve time and time again. Monterrey's goalkeeper, E. Andrada, stood as an immovable object, pulling off five crucial saves to keep his side ahead during the onslaught. However, the Balance of power finally tipped just before the interval. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Santiago Bueno found the vital breakthrough, levelling the scoreline and setting up a mouth-watering second period where everything was on the line.
Chaos at the Death
The second half developed into a gruelling war of attrition. Both sides pushed hard for a winner, yet neither could find the decisive final touch. The leaders peppered the Monterrey goal with 14 total shots, but a lack of clinical precision in the final third proved costly as chance after chance went begging. The defining moment of the match arrived in the 86th minute, turning mounting frustration into sheer disaster for the hosts. Miguel Borja committed a reckless foul, prompting a lengthy and dramatic VAR review that ultimately upgraded his punishment to a straight red card for violent conduct. Down to ten men in the dying moments, the league leaders were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw, a result that highlights the visitors' resilience while raising serious questions about the hosts' late-game discipline.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Miguel Borja impact the match?
Borja's 87th-minute dismissal halted Club America's momentum entirely, forcing them to defend late on and allowing Monterrey to comfortably secure the draw.
What does this mean for Club America's season?
They remain top of the table despite the draw, but Borja's upcoming suspension will severely test their attacking depth in crucial upcoming fixtures.
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.
Club America Look to Close the Gap in Title Pursuit
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. A commanding home win feels inevitable as the hosts hunt the Apertura crown against a floundering opponent.
The Setup
The October 11, 2026 clash at Estadio Banorte carries massive title implications for second-placed Club America. With an immense Stakes rating, the hosts know anything less than three points disrupts their championship trajectory in Liga MX. Their potent attack, generating an outstanding Form rating, has yielded 21 goals in just nine matches. Conversely, Monterrey are clinging to 10th place, burdened by a dismal string of recent defeats that threatens to derail their entire Apertura campaign.
Key Battle
The tactical Balance of this fixture hinges on a thrilling individual duel in the final third. M. Borja leads the line for the hosts, bringing genuine Stars quality to their forward movements. He will test the mettle of Victor Guzmán in the visiting defence. If the Monterrey backline cannot contain this relentless attacking pressure early on, the floodgates are likely to open.
Our Verdict
We expect Club America to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Their attacking fluidity will overwhelm Monterrey's fractured defensive lines, securing a comfortable victory that solidifies their spot near the top of the table. A multi-goal margin for the home side is our take on how this unfolds.