Liga MX Gameweek 6, Apertura
Monterrey 1 - 3 FT Atletico San Luis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Rodriguez 5'
22' O. Galvez
R. Llorente (O. Macias) 36'
E. Aguila 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑O. Torres
46' ↓ U. Djurdjevic ↑O. Pineda
46' ↓ I. Fimbres ↑A. Aceves
58' A. Aceves
A. Duarte 66'
67' ↓ O. Galvez ↑H. Cuypers
67' ↓ E. Aguirre ↑D. Rossi
↓ R. Llorente ↑L. Flores 68'
↓ M. Garcia ↑B. Galindo 70'
73' H. Cuypers (F. Ambriz)
↓ A. Duarte ↑A. Cruz 74'
↓ D. Rodriguez ↑R. Meraz 74'
O. Macias (L. Flores) 79'
↓ O. Macias ↑S. Perez 84'
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | Monterrey | 1 - 2 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/19/2025 | Atletico San Luis | 0 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras |
| 02/23/2025 | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 12/08/2024 | Monterrey | 5 - 1 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 12/05/2024 | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 10/05/2024 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 01/28/2024 | Monterrey | 3 - 1 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 12/03/2023 | Monterrey | 1 - 1 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 11/30/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 07/01/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
04/04/2026
07/19/2025
02/23/2025
12/08/2024
12/05/2024
10/05/2024
01/28/2024
12/03/2023
11/30/2023
07/01/2023
Monterrey Win
Atletico San Luis Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
San Luis Stun Monterrey Despite Shot Barrage
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. An absolute smash-and-grab victory saw Atletico San Luis defy the odds and weather a ferocious attacking storm to shock the home faithful at Estadio BBVA.
Opening Act
The script was flipped early at Estadio BBVA as the visitors struck a heavy blow right from the opening whistle. Atletico San Luis wasted absolutely no time settling into the match, with D. Rodriguez setting a ferocious tone via a stunning 5th-minute opener. From that explosive moment, the Intensity rating shot through the roof. A rattled Monterrey immediately seized control of the midfield battle, utterly dominating the ball at 73% and trapping the away side deep in their own defensive third. The hosts generated a massive barrage of early chances, earning a flurry of corners and consistently peppering the penalty area in search of a quick reply. They thought they had found that crucial response when O. Galvez powerfully put the ball in the net, only for a lengthy VAR review to disallow the goal for an infringement, maintaining the fragile away advantage.
The Pivot
With their early lead miraculously intact, San Luis sat deep in a low block and absorbed a staggering 24 total shots over the course of the ninety minutes. The hosts threw everything they had forward, pushing their wingers high, but goalkeeper A. Sánchez was in truly spectacular form, racking up six crucial saves to frustrate the home attackers time and time again. Against the relentless run of play, the Balance of power shifted entirely on a clinical, sweeping counter-attack. The brilliant Ó. Macías spotted an opening and threaded a perfect, defence-splitting pass to R. Llorente, who calmly slotted home in the 36th minute. That devastating sucker punch against the grain of the match left Monterrey completely deflated heading into the halftime break, staring down a steep two-goal deficit despite their overwhelming statistical superiority across the pitch.
Resolution
Desperate for a lifeline in the second half, the home side turned to their bench for inspiration, and substitute H. Cuypers finally managed to break through the impenetrable defensive wall with a clinical 73rd-minute strike, courtesy of a fine ball from F. Ambriz. However, the massive Upset Factor lurking underneath this fixture surfaced once again just six minutes later to completely kill the momentum. San Luis substitute L. Flores made an immediate, devastating impact, cutting a precise pass into the path of Macías. The midfield maestro capped off an absolute masterclass by burying the third goal, silencing the home crowd. A true smash-and-grab at Estadio BBVA, this resounding 3-1 victory proved conclusively that ruthless efficiency in the final third will always beat sterile possession. The visitors head home with three massive points, while Monterrey are left searching for answers following a painfully inefficient display.
Key Questions
How did Atletico San Luis pull off this shock result?
They defended deep against 24 shots, relied on A. Sánchez's six massive saves, and punished the hosts with lethal counter-attacking efficiency in the final third.
What made Ó. Macías the Man of the Match?
He completely orchestrated the crucial second goal with a brilliant assist in the first half and sealed the hard-fought victory by scoring the third.
How did substitute Ó. Macías change the game?
Although not a substitute himself, his devastating second-half influence killed the game off as he expertly converted a pass from actual substitute L. Flores.
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.
Monterrey’s Attacking Arsenal Primed to Punish San Luis
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A severe mismatch on paper promises a high-scoring affair as Monterrey’s ruthless attack targets a notoriously leaky defense.
The Setup
Matchday 6 of the Apertura brings us to the Estadio BBVA on August 31, 2026, where the gap between these two sides looks immense. Monterrey sit comfortably in seventh place with three wins, boasting a formidable attacking record that highlights their impressive Form. In contrast, Atletico San Luis languish in sixteenth, still searching for their first victory of the campaign. The low competitive Balance rating reflects this stark disparity. While early-season Stakes remain relatively modest, the sheer volume of high-profile Stars in the home lineup suggests a comfortable evening for the hosts.
Key Battle
The tactical showdown pits the high-flying home forward line against a fractured away defense. With San Luis conceding heavily week after week, their defensive unit must execute a flawless low block to survive the inevitable wave of pressure and fluid movement from the home side.
Our Prediction
We fully expect a commanding home win. Monterrey will dominate possession, stretch the pitch, and overwhelm the visitors with their clinical finishing to secure a comfortable multi-goal victory.