Liga MX Apertura - 11
Monterrey 1 - 0 FT Santos Laguna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Javier Güemez 11'
36' L. Ocampos (G. Arteaga)
HT
47' Óliver Torres
52' Stefan Medina
↓ J. Guemez ↑J. Carrillo 60'
Cristián Dájome 61'
↓ R. Sordo ↑K. Palacios 67'
↓ J. A. Ocejo Zazueta ↑C. Lozano 67'
72' ↓ A. Martial ↑J. Rodriguez
Kevin Balanta 73'
↓ A. Lopez ↑F. Villalba 74'
↓ C. Dajome ↑D. Medina 74'
Bruno Amione 77'
87' ↓ J. Corona ↑E. Aguirre
89' ↓ G. Berterame ↑J. Moxica
89' ↓ L. Ocampos ↑M. Rodriguez
Anthony Lozano 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
S. Mele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Chavez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Medina 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
75
Passes
3
Duels
S. Ramos
MAGNET
120
Activity
120
Activity
110
Passes
10
Duels
G. Arteaga 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
O. Torres
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
F. Ambriz
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
61
Passes
7
Duels
J. Corona
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
57
Passes
9
Duels
G. Berterame 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Ocampos 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
A. Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
L. Cardenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
C. Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Abella
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
K. Balanta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Perez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
B. Amione 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
S. Mariscal Murra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Dajome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
A. Lopez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Guemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
R. Sordo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
J. A. Ocejo Zazueta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
H. Holguin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Echeverria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Prieto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lozano 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 03/03/2025 | Monterrey | 4 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 09/15/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 01/22/2024 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 11/09/2023 | Monterrey | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 05/14/2023 | Monterrey | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 05/11/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 04/17/2023 | Monterrey | 1 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/04/2022 | Santos Laguna | 4 - 3 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 06/19/2022 | Monterrey | 0 - 1 | Santos Laguna | Friendlies Clubs | PNC Stadium |
09/28/2025
03/03/2025
09/15/2024
01/22/2024
11/09/2023
05/14/2023
05/11/2023
04/17/2023
07/04/2022
06/19/2022
Monterrey Win
Santos Laguna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -9
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
Ocampos Strike Papers Over Monterrey Cracks
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A narrow home victory masking a labored performance, leaving the visitors rooted to the foot of the table while Monterrey inch closer to the coveted playoff spots.
The Tactical Grind
Estadio BBVA Bancomer expected a procession against the league's basement boys. Instead, Monterrey faced a stubborn block from the opening whistle. They dominated possession at a staggering 60%, circulating the ball endlessly across the pitch but desperately struggling to penetrate the final third. The crowd's anticipation slowly gave way to anxious murmurs as the visitors held firm. The Intensity remained surprisingly low for a domestic fixture with such contrasting Stakes on the line. Santos Laguna, acutely aware of their precarious 18th-place position, sat deep in a rigid formation. They absorbed early pressure efficiently, restricting the frustrated home side to hopeful, speculative efforts from outside the penalty box while waiting for counter-attacking opportunities that simply never materialized during the opening half-hour.
The Decisive Breakthrough
The crucial breakthrough finally arrived in the 36th minute, decisively shattering the defensive stalemate that had gripped the stadium. G. Arteaga spotted a fleeting opening on the flank, serving up a beautifully weighted ball into the danger zone for L. Ocampos. The experienced Argentine made absolutely no mistake, burying the chance to secure the lead and temporarily settling the growing nerves of the expectant home crowd. Despite falling behind 1-0, the overall Balance of the encounter barely shifted. Santos sorely lacked the attacking bite to mount a serious offensive response, managing a pitiful two shots on target all night. Meanwhile, the veteran defensive duo of Sergio Ramos and Stefan Medina expertly swept up any residual danger with consummate ease.
A Frustrating Finale
The second half rapidly descended into a fragmented, attritional war in the midfield trenches. Rather than aggressively pushing to secure a comfortable second goal, Monterrey visibly retreated into conservative game-management mode. Any lingering threat of an Upset Factor evaporated entirely as the away side’s offensive output completely flatlined in the closing stages. The visitors' mounting frustration finally boiled over deep into stoppage time when Anthony Lozano saw a straight red card for violent conduct in the 95th minute—a dismal, fitting epitaph for a remarkably toothless away performance. Monterrey bank three vital points to climb the Liga MX table, but this methodical, uninspiring victory suggests a talented squad still actively searching for their elusive top gear.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Anthony Lozano impact the match?
Arriving in the 95th minute, Lozano’s dismissal for violent conduct had no tactical impact but underscored Santos Laguna’s mounting frustration in a toothless attacking display.
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.
Desperation meets mid-table mediocrity in Guadalupe
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Santos Laguna's woeful defensive record makes this a daunting trip as they fight for survival at the foot of the table.
The Setup
The clash at the Estadio BBVA Bancomer pits ninth-placed Monterrey against a Santos Laguna side staring down the barrel. The visitors are rooted to 18th place, shipping an alarming 30 goals in just 12 matches. That defensive fragility absolutely tanks their Form rating, even though both sides have struggled for consistency over the past month. A rock-bottom Stakes score reflects the massive mismatch in the standings, but a high Stars metric promises plenty of individual brilliance on September 28. The hosts' poor recent run gives Santos a glimmer of hope, yet the severe lack of competitive Balance points to a comfortable evening for the home side.
Key Battle
Sergio Canales is tearing up Liga MX, orchestrating Monterrey's attacks with lethal precision. He faces off against Santos winger Cristián Dájome, who must convert mere scraps into goals if the away side is to stand a chance. If Canales is allowed to dictate the tempo in the final third, Santos' leaky backline will inevitably collapse.
Our Prediction
Monterrey 3-1 Santos Laguna. The visitors' defense is far too porous to contain the hosts' star power. Expect Monterrey to dominate possession, cut through the lines early, and exploit the gaping spaces left by a desperate Santos side pushing for much-needed survival points.