Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura

Monterrey 6 - 1 FT FC Juarez

Estadio BBVA

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Futmetrix Verdict
75
FT
Sun, Aug 16
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Monterrey
6-1
FC Juarez
⚡ Intensity 80
⚖️ Balance 19
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Monterrey brutally dismantle rock-bottom Juarez.

Win Probability

  • Monterrey 61%
  • Draw 21%
  • FC Juarez 17%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Ruthless Exhibition at Estadio BBVA

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. The league leaders orchestrated a spectacular attacking masterclass to mercilessly expose the division's weakest outfit.

The Early Barrage

Monterrey stepped onto the pitch at Estadio BBVA with terrifying intent. A high Intensity rating tells the story of an opening phase where the hosts simply suffocated their opposition. L. Orellano ignited the fireworks with a clinical strike just six minutes in, setting a relentless tempo that FC Juarez could not handle. Before the visitors could even process the early setback, D. Rossi doubled the advantage with a lethal finish. The hosts dominated possession, hoarding the ball with 62% retention and denying the visitors any room to breathe. There was absolutely no Balance to the proceedings; it was a pure attacking siege. H. Cuypers slotted home a third before the half-hour mark, leaving the visiting defense chasing shadows.

A Fleeting Mirage

Facing total collapse, the bottom-dwellers somehow engineered a momentary response. Against the run of play, O. Estupinan carved out a sliver of space to pull one back, offering a faint glimmer of a potential Upset Factor. It was a fleeting illusion. Monterrey immediately crushed any lingering hopes before the halftime whistle blew. O. Pineda restored the three-goal cushion, capitalizing on a brilliant attacking transition to send the home crowd into raptures. The sheer volume of shots raining down on the visitors' goal was staggering. The hosts utilized rapid movement and precise combinations, completely bypassing a midfield that looked hopelessly out of its depth against the league's pacesetters.

Completing the Rout

The second half merely cemented the vast gulf in class between the top and bottom of the table. With the Stakes heavily favoring the home side's momentum, they refused to lift their foot off the gas. Even a goal disallowed by VAR barely broke their stride. L. Ocampos added the fifth with a powerful effort, and veteran J. Corona teed up a stoppage-time sixth to complete the humiliation. Relentless corner pressure and a massive 22-4 shot advantage underlined a truly one-sided affair. This emphatic victory keeps the hosts perched perfectly at the summit, while plunging their shattered opponents deeper into a desperate early-season crisis.

Key Questions

What caused the 7-goal thriller?

Monterrey launched a relentless attacking siege, registering 22 shots and dominating possession to ruthlessly dismantle a fragile defense completely devoid of confidence.

What does this mean for Monterrey's season?

The sweeping victory cements their position at the top of the table with nine points, sending a powerful statement to their domestic rivals about their lethal attacking firepower.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
62%
38%
Monterrey 62%
FC Juarez 38%
Shots
28
4
Monterrey 28
FC Juarez 4
Shots on Target
10
1
Monterrey 10
FC Juarez 1
Expected Goals (xG)
2.49
0.33
Monterrey 2.49
FC Juarez 0.33
Passes
542
339
Monterrey 542
FC Juarez 339
Pass Accuracy
86%
81%
Monterrey 86%
FC Juarez 81%
Corners
10
0
Monterrey 10
FC Juarez 0
Fouls
11
7
Monterrey 11
FC Juarez 7
Yellow Cards
0
0
Monterrey 0
FC Juarez 0
Red Cards
0
0
Monterrey 0
FC Juarez 0

Match Events

6' ⚽ L. Orellano (D. Rossi)
15' ⚽ D. Rossi (R. Chavez)
29' ⚽ H. Cuypers (O. Pineda)
O. Estupinan (J. Rodriguez) ⚽ 32'
37' 🔄 ↓ A. Aceves ↑J. Rodriguez
45'+3 ⚽ O. Pineda (H. Cuypers)
HT
↓ Guilherme Castilho ↑Rodrigo Dourado 🔄 46'
↓ R. Fulgencio ↑J. M. Torres Ramirez I. 🔄 46'
55' • D. Rossi
↓ Ricardinho ↑Madson 🔄 56'
62' ⚽ L. Ocampos (D. Rossi)
63' 🔄 ↓ H. Cuypers ↑R. de la Rosa
63' 🔄 ↓ O. Pineda ↑I. Fimbres
63' 🔄 ↓ D. Rossi ↑A. De Nigris
↓ A. Mayorga ↑F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin 🔄 70'
↓ O. Estupinan ↑Monchu 🔄 70'
71' 🔄 ↓ L. Ocampos ↑J. Corona
90'+2 ⚽ J. Rodriguez (J. Corona)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Monterrey

Goalkeepers
Luis Cárdenas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Víctor Guzmán
MAGNET
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
70
Passes
11
Duels
Alonso Aceves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
Gerardo Arteaga
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Óliver Torres
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Orbelín Pineda
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luca Orellano
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Diego Rossi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Lucas Ocampos
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
BENCH
César Ramos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Corona
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Cesar Garza Cantu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo De Nigris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Murillo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Haret Ortega
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Denzell García
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Guillermo Ruiz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francisco Nevárez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Sigala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Carlo Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jairo Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Madson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/14/2026 FC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
10/22/2025 Monterrey 4 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
02/09/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/19/2024 Monterrey 3 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
02/24/2024 FC Juarez 0 - 3 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/07/2023 Monterrey 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/05/2023 Monterrey 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
09/10/2022 FC Juarez 0 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
03/16/2022 Monterrey 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/14/2026
Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
10/22/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
02/09/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
02/24/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/07/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
09/10/2022
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
03/16/2022
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
Monterrey Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 4 10 8 1 +7 WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)WClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
2 Club Tijuana 4 10 6 2 +4 WClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
3 Monterrey 4 9 12 5 +7 WMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
4 Atlas 4 9 6 5 +1 WAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
5 Toluca 4 7 6 3 +3 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)LToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
6 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 7 7 5 +2 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)WToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
7 Puebla 4 7 6 5 +1 WCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)
8 Club Queretaro 4 7 5 4 +1 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)LClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
9 Guadalajara Chivas 4 7 3 3 0 WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
10 Cruz Azul 4 6 8 8 0 LClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
11 Leon 4 6 5 5 0 WNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
12 Necaxa 4 6 6 7 -1 LNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
13 Atlante FC 4 5 5 5 0 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
14 CF Pachuca 4 3 6 6 0 LCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)LLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 4 2 4 8 -4 LClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
16 Tigres UANL 4 1 6 10 -4 LAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 4 0 2 8 -6 LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)LMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
18 FC Juarez 4 0 2 13 -11 LMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)

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