Liga MX Gameweek 8, Apertura
Monterrey 0 - 0 FT Tigres UANL
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
Mauro Laínez 36'
45' ↓ Carlos Salcedo ↑Stefan Medina
HT
59' Diego Rossi
61' Stefan Medina
67' ↓ Jesús Corona ↑Lucas Orellano
↓ Rômulo Zanré ↑Cesar Araujo 70'
↓ Diego Lainez ↑Diego Sánchez 70'
76' ↓ Ricardo Chávez ↑Erick Aguirre
76' ↓ Lucas Ocampos ↑Uros Djurdjevic
↓ Alan Franco ↑Emiliano Gómez 81'
↓ Ricardo Monreal ↑Rafael Guerrero 81'
↓ Juan Brunetta ↑Jonathan Herrera 85'
87' Uros Djurdjevic
Rafael Guerrero 87'
90'+2 ↓ Óliver Torres ↑Fidel Ambriz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Esteban Andrada 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Víctor Guzmán 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Carlos Salcedo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gerardo Arteaga
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Óliver Torres 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
55
Passes
11
Duels
Orbelín Pineda
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Diego Rossi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jesús Corona
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lucas Ocampos
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Luis Cárdenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
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
Luca Orellano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uroš Đurđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tigres UANL
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Guzmán 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jesús Garza
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Joaquim
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Alan Franco
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mauro Laínez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
92%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Fernando Gorriarán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rômulo 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Diego Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Juan Brunetta
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Carlos Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Guerrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Ordóñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vigón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozziel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 11/02/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 04/13/2025 | Tigres UANL | 2 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 10/20/2024 | Monterrey | 4 - 2 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 05/13/2024 | Monterrey | 1 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 05/10/2024 | Tigres UANL | 1 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 04/14/2024 | Monterrey | 3 - 3 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 09/24/2023 | Tigres UANL | 3 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Universitario |
| 08/09/2023 | Tigres UANL | 0 - 1 | Monterrey | Leagues Cup | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 05/21/2023 | Monterrey | 0 - 1 | Tigres UANL | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
03/08/2026
11/02/2025
04/13/2025
10/20/2024
05/13/2024
05/10/2024
04/14/2024
09/24/2023
08/09/2023
05/21/2023
Monterrey Win
Tigres UANL Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -7
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
Tigres UANL
Monterrey
Tigres UANL
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Frustrating Stalemate in Monterrey
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Complete territorial dominance means nothing without a cutting edge, as a remarkably one-sided derby ends scoreless.
One-Way Traffic
The opening exchanges at Estadio BBVA immediately established a clear pattern of territorial dominance. The home side took complete control of the tempo, dominating possession with a suffocating 63% share of the ball. The sheer Intensity of their pressing game forced the visitors into a deep defensive crouch from the opening whistle. Sergio Canales and the local attacking unit probed relentlessly, orchestrating sweeping moves that stretched the defensive lines. For the entirety of the first phase, Monterrey treated the match like a half-pitch training exercise, pinning their bitter rivals inside their own defensive third. Yet, for all their neat interplay and tactical superiority in midfield, breaking through a stubbornly compact low block proved to be an entirely different challenge, leaving the home faithful anxious for a tangible breakthrough.
The Goalkeeping Wall
The second phase of the match morphed into a pure attacking siege that tested the resilience of the visiting defense. A staggering 18 shots rained down on the goal, completely dwarfing the meager return of 5 attempts at the other end. However, the lack of statistical Balance mattered little thanks to the heroic interventions of N. Guzmán. The veteran shot-stopper produced an absolute masterclass, registering 5 crucial saves to single-handedly keep his team in the contest. Every time the home attackers managed to find a pocket of space inside the penalty area, they found an impenetrable wall in front of them. Tigres UANL abandoned any ambition to play progressive football, instead relying entirely on their goalkeeper's reflexes to weather the unrelenting storm.
Points Dropped
When the final whistle blew on this scoreless affair, the atmosphere was one of profound disappointment. Our desperately low post-match verdict reflects the sheer frustration of watching absolute dominance yield zero reward. The Stakes were remarkably high for this early stage of the Apertura campaign, with both giants languishing in the bottom half of the table in 12th and 15th place respectively. A point apiece does nothing to alleviate the pressure on either manager. For the hosts, it is a bitter pill to swallow after engineering such a comprehensive attacking performance without finding the final touch. For the visitors, the smash-and-grab point offers a modest reward for their rigid defending.
Key Questions
Why did the match end in a goalless draw?
Despite a one-sided attacking siege with 18 shots and 63% possession, the hosts were repeatedly denied by an outstanding five-save performance from Nahuel Guzmán.
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.
Derby Day Drama Amidst Mid-Table Mediocrity
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Our take is simple: the league positions are poor, but the sheer offensive firepower guarantees a chaotic spectacle.
The Setup
Monterrey and Tigres UANL cross paths at Estadio BBVA this September 13, 2026, in a derby currently lacking its usual league gravity. The hosts sit ninth, plagued by highly inconsistent Form. The visitors, meanwhile, are languishing down in 16th place. Despite the modest Stakes for the Apertura campaign right now, the high volume of Stars on display promises fireworks. Neither side possesses defensive Balance, as both backlines have leaked goals at an alarming rate throughout the opening weeks of the season.
Key Battle
Diego Rossi is the primary spark for the home side. His movement in the final third must be closely tracked, or he will ruthlessly punish the visitors. Conversely, Tigres will rely heavily on Juan Brunetta to weave magic in transition. The playmaker who finds the most pockets of space will ultimately decide this fierce local rivalry.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-1 Monterrey victory. Both defenses are prone to handing out gifts, but the hosts have slightly more attacking edge to capitalize. Tigres will undoubtedly strike on the break, only to be overwhelmed by relentless late pressure from the home side.