Liga MX Clausura - 2
Necaxa 0 - 2 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Berterame (O. Torres) 15'
I. Fimbres (R. de la Rosa) 31'
HT
46' ↓ D. Leyva ↑K. Gutierrez
46' ↓ R. Sanchez ↑J. Carranza
67' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
67' ↓ T. Badaloni ↑A. E. Almendra
↓ S. Canales ↑A. Aceves 72'
↓ O. Torres ↑J. Rodriguez 77'
↓ R. de la Rosa ↑A. Martial 77'
↓ G. Berterame ↑J. Moxica 77'
↓ C. Salcedo ↑S. Medina 82'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Lara 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
A. Oliveros 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Calderon
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
K. Rosero
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
D. Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Monreal 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
R. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. E. Almendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Carranza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
L. Cardenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Chavez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V. Guzman
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Salcedo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
O. Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
F. Ambriz 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
S. Canales 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. de la Rosa
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
I. Fimbres 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
G. Berterame
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Mele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Aceves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Corona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Galvez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | Monterrey | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 02/02/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/18/2024 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/29/2024 | Necaxa | 2 - 5 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 11/01/2023 | Monterrey | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 02/19/2023 | Monterrey | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
Necaxa Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
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
Monterrey's Early Blitz Stuns Estadio Victoria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A ruthless first-half display from Monterrey punished the hosts' defensive lapses, securing a vital mid-table victory despite heavy late pressure.
Early Ambush in Aguascalientes
Necaxa edged possession with 51% of the ball, but Monterrey arrived with a clear, lethal game plan designed to expose spaces. The Intensity was palpable from the very first touch, as both mid-table sides desperately sought to improve their sluggish recent form and climb the Clausura standings. It took just 15 minutes for the visitors to draw blood and silence the home crowd. O. Torres threaded a precise ball through the lines, perfectly finding G. Berterame, who made no mistake with the finish. That early opener completely fractured the hosts' defensive structure and set the tone for a frantic first half. Instead of settling into a rhythm, the home side found themselves chasing shadows as the visitors dictated the tempo with ruthless efficiency.
Fimbres Doubles the Advantage
The true turning point arrived on the half-hour mark, precisely when the hosts looked most vulnerable. Before Necaxa could properly recover and restore any Balance to their tactical shape, the visitors struck again in the 31st minute. R. de la Rosa turned provider this time, teeing up I. Fimbres to confidently double the lead. Facing a daunting two-goal deficit, the home side threw caution to the wind and poured forward. The match morphed into a high-octane shooting gallery, ultimately contributing to a massive total of 32 shots between the two combatants. Yet, despite aiming an impressive 17 attempts at the Monterrey net, the hosts simply lacked the cutting edge required in the final third to claw their way back into contention.
Guzmán Anchors the Clean Sheet
The second half saw the home team apply immense corner pressure, racking up 10 set-piece opportunities as they desperately sought a crucial lifeline. However, Victor Guzmán delivered an absolute masterclass at the back for Monterrey, earning Man of the Match honors for his relentless defensive heroics. The high Stakes of this mid-table clash meant the visitors were perfectly content to absorb the pressure, sitting deep to protect their hard-earned 2-0 advantage. This clinical away performance effectively eliminates any Upset Factor the hosts had hoped for and lifts Monterrey’s spirits after a rough patch of form. Meanwhile, the result condemns the hosts to another frustrating defeat in front of their home crowd, leaving them searching for answers.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Monterrey?
G. Berterame opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and I. Fimbres doubled the lead in the 31st minute following an assist by R. de la Rosa.
Why didn't Necaxa score despite having 17 shots?
Necaxa struggled with accuracy, managing only four shots on target, while Victor Guzmán anchored a highly resilient Monterrey defense to keep a clean sheet.
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.
Mid-Table Scrap Needs a Spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. With both sides drifting aimlessly in the Liga MX standings, this fixture is strictly for the die-hards unless the star playmakers rescue the spectacle.
The Setup
Necaxa sit 11th. Monterrey sit 9th. The Stakes are painfully low for this January 14, 2026 clash at Estadio Victoria. Neither side boasts a Form rating worth bragging about, as both stumble through poor runs of domestic results. The tactical Balance is shaky at best, with both teams conceding cheap goals. Yet, a surprisingly high Stars rating keeps this from being a total snooze-fest.
Key Battle
Tomás Badaloni up against Sergio Canales. Necaxa's attack relies heavily on Badaloni to stretch the defensive lines and bury rare chances. On the flip side, Monterrey's creative heartbeat is Canales. If the Spaniard is allowed time on the ball, he will easily pick apart Necaxa's disjointed midfield.
Our Prediction
A scrappy 1-1 draw. Both teams are far too inconsistent to dominate proceedings. Expect moments of individual magic to dictate the scoring, but a lack of cohesive attacking structure will ultimately keep things level.