Liga MX Clausura - 17
Santos Laguna 3 - 0 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Moxica 16'
V. Guzman 38'
41' E. Echeverria
43' E. Echeverria (E. Bullaude)
45'+4 S. Mariscal Murra
45'+8 A. Lopez (E. Bullaude)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Hector Holguin 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Picon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Balanta 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bruno Amione
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Aldo Lopez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Salvador Mariscal 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Javier Guemez
ENFORCER
9
Tackles
9
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Francisco Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ezequiel Bullaude 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
3
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Lucas Di Yorio
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Carlos Acevedo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Haret Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
Santiago Mele
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Ricardo Chávez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Victor Guzmán
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Salcedo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Gerardo Arteaga 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Fidel Ambríz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Orellano
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jesus Corona
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Lucas Ocampos
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Joaquin Moxica
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Luis Cardenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Bustos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Aceves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Reyes
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Omar Galvez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allen Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Santos Laguna Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Stun Monterrey with Counter-Attacking Masterclass
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A devastating late first-half blitz turned a nervy stalemate into a resounding shock victory for the league's bottom side.
The False Dawn
Monterrey edged possession in the opening phases at the Estadio TSM Corona, immediately looking to assert their mid-table authority over the league's basement dwellers. The early Intensity suggested an away victory was a mere formality, with the visitors dictating the tempo and pressing high. In the 16th minute, the breakthrough seemed to arrive. J. Moxica broke free and thought he had opened the scoring, wheeling away in celebration, only for a sharp VAR intervention to rule the effort out for offside. That marginal reprieve maintained a delicate Balance on the pitch, giving the hosts genuine hope and completely rattling Monterrey’s early confidence.
The Bullaude Show
The match flipped completely on its head during a frantic spell in the dying embers of the first half. E. Bullaude turned into the ultimate architect, threading a visionary pass for E. Echeverria to strike cleanly in the 43rd minute. Before the visitors could even process the shock and regroup defensively, the devastating Upset Factor hit them again deep into stoppage time. Taking full advantage of the disarray, Bullaude delivered his second sublime assist, this time finding A. Lopez at 45+8'. The late flurry completely stunned the travelling support and transformed a cautious defensive display from the hosts into a masterclass in clinical counter-attacking football.
Standing Firm
Monterrey threw bodies forward desperately in the second half, attempting numerous speculative shots from outside the box, but they lacked a clinical edge in the final third. At the other end, Hector Holguin stood tall when called upon, recording crucial saves to ensure his clean sheet remained intact against the frustrated visitors. To cap off a dream night, Lucas Di Yorio eventually added the final polish to secure a resounding 3-0 triumph. While the Stakes were purely about local pride for Santos Laguna given their torrid campaign in the Clausura, this emphatic, unexpected victory provides a much-needed silver lining for their long-suffering supporters.
Key Questions
What made Ezequiel Bullaude the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the entire attack, providing an incredible three assists to completely dismantle Monterrey's defense and secure a massive upset victory for Santos Laguna.
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.
Monterrey ready to compound Santos' misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Monterrey are clear favourites to deepen Santos Laguna's miserable Clausura campaign in a basement battle lacking genuine jeopardy.
The Setup
On April 26, 2026, Estadio Corona plays host to a grim bottom-half clash. Santos Laguna are anchored to the bottom of the table in 18th, boasting a pitiful tally of nine points. Their miserable Form rating is no surprise when you consider they have managed just one victory in seven home fixtures. Monterrey sit in 11th and arrive as overwhelming favourites. With Stakes rock bottom, the theoretically high Balance rating masks a fixture between two sides with very little left to salvage from the regular season except pride.
Key Battle
The match hinges on Ezequiel Bullaude trying to outshine Ricardo Chávez. Bullaude is the rare creative spark in an otherwise dysfunctional Santos lineup. Chávez, meanwhile, has been instrumental in Monterrey's build-up play, registering crucial assists. This duel will heavily dictate which side exercises control over the Stars on the pitch.
Our Prediction
Expect a routine 2-0 victory for Monterrey. Santos Laguna's inability to impose themselves at home is fatal. The visitors will soak up early pressure, dictate the tempo through midfield, and punish Santos' fragile defence on the counter to take all three points.