Liga MX Gameweek 12, Apertura
Monterrey 2 - 1 FT CF Pachuca
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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⚖️ Balance
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🎲 Upset
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FT
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Lucas Ocampos
13' Diego Rossi
16' Jesús Corona (Lucas Ocampos)
22' Lucas Ocampos
HT
Rodolfo Pizarro 56'
↓ Mauricio Isais ↑Cristóbal Hernández 63'
71' ↓ Lucas Ocampos ↑Lucas Orellano
72' ↓ Diego Rossi ↑Óliver Torres
Salomón Rondón (Jorge Berlanga) 75'
78' ↓ Ricardo Chávez ↑Paxon Levi Ruffin Tamez
78' ↓ Jesús Corona ↑Stefan Medina
↓ Javier Vallejo ↑Gael Álvarez 81'
Sergio Barreto 84'
85' Gerardo Arteaga
Carlos Moreno 85'
↓ Rodolfo Pizarro ↑Illian Hernández 87'
↓ Jorge Berlanga ↑Sebastian Santos 87'
88' Óliver Torres
90' ↓ César Garza ↑Jorge Rodríguez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Esteban Andrada 
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
47
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Víctor Guzmán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Salcedo
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
79
Passes
2
Duels
Gerardo Arteaga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Cesar Garza Cantu 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Orbelín Pineda
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Diego Rossi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jesús Corona 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Ocampos 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Stefan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óliver Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Orellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jorge Berlanga
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Eduardo Bauermann
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Sergio Barreto
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Mauricio Isaís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Alán Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Vallejo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rodolfo Pizarro 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.2
Rating
5.2
Rating
9
Duels Lost
30
Poss Lost
Oussama Idrissi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Salomón Rondón 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
José Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Budib
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
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
Monterrey Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monterrey
CF Pachuca
Monterrey
CF Pachuca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Monterrey Survive Their Own Early Chaos
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A frantic three-minute window of early madness proved enough for Monterrey to secure a crucial three points in this tense Apertura showdown.
Early Chaos and Missed Opportunities
The atmosphere at Estadio BBVA was electric as this mid-table Apertura clash got underway. The Intensity was palpable from the very first whistle, with a determined home side pressing high up the pitch. Monterrey edged possession at 52% and immediately put CF Pachuca under the microscope. The true drama of the half erupted spectacularly in the 13th minute. Lucas Ocampos stepped up to the spot to take a penalty, but the golden opportunity was squandered, drawing a collective groan from the home faithful. However, before the away side could even breathe a sigh of relief or reset their defensive lines, Diego Rossi instantly punished them by burying a strike in the exact same minute. The sheer Upset Factor of conceding immediately after a massive penalty survival rocked the visitors to their core.
The Three-Minute Blitz
The pivot of the match came rapidly as the visitors' defensive structure completely collapsed. Still reeling from the opening strike, the away side surrendered again just three minutes later. Ocampos made brilliant amends for his earlier spot-kick miss by setting up Jesús Corona for a clinical finish in the 16th minute. This early flurry shifted the tactical Balance completely in favour of the hosts, who had effectively won the match in a breathless 180 seconds. With a comfortable 2-0 cushion, Monterrey began to smartly manage the tempo of the game. The opposition attempted to respond and generated significant set-piece pressure—winning 8 of the match's 11 total corners—but they ultimately failed to convert that territorial threat into high-quality chances before the halftime whistle blew.
A Tense Resolution
The Stakes rose considerably late in the second half as the away side desperately hunted for a lifeline to salvage something from the fixture. Their relentless persistence finally paid off in the 75th minute when Jorge Berlanga picked out veteran striker Salomón Rondón, who buried the chance to set up a grandstand finish. Despite the visitors pushing hard, throwing men forward, and ending the match with 11 total shots, the home defence held remarkably firm under pressure. Monterrey secured a gritty 2-1 victory, providing a vital boost for their Apertura campaign, while leaving their opponents incredibly frustrated by their disastrous early defensive collapse that ultimately decided the outcome.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by J. Corona the turning point?
It was actually Lucas Ocampos who missed the 13th-minute penalty. However, Diego Rossi scored immediately in the aftermath, nullifying the miss and sparking Monterrey's quickfire victory.
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.
Attacking Sparks in a Mid-Table Duel
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. Separated by a single point in the Apertura standings, this 10th-versus-11th clash leans heavily on pure firepower rather than dramatic stakes to captivate viewers.
The Setup
The October 19, 2026 showdown at Estadio BBVA features modest Stakes but promises chaotic entertainment. Monterrey arrives stumbling through a volatile run of recent form. Meanwhile, CF Pachuca rides an impressive Form rating into away territory, boasting a formidable track record on the road. The sheer density of attacking Stars on display suggests both defenses will be stretched, shattering any illusions of a tactical Balance.
Key Battle
It comes down to Cesar Garza Cantu trying to build a wall against S. Rondón. If the Monterrey setup cannot physically disrupt the visiting striker's rhythm, the home crowd is in for a long night.
Our Prediction
A pulsating 2-2 draw. Pachuca's proficiency away from home perfectly cancels out Monterrey's home-field advantage in a match where offenses dictate the tempo.