Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul
Updated
Monterrey won: Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Round 9) on Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe. Monterrey goals: César Garza 7'. Expected goals: 0.82-1.28. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Esteban Andrada (8.2).
Match report
Monterrey beat Cruz Azul 1-0
Monterrey edged Cruz Azul 1-0 at Estadio BBVA on Sunday 20 September in Liga MX.
César Garza put Monterrey ahead on 7' (1-0).
Monterrey had 48% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.82-1.28. Cruz Azul created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Esteban Andrada (Monterrey) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 47,541. Referee: Jesús Rafael López Valle.
Match stats
| Monterrey | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.82 | 1.28 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 325 (78%) | 382 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Monterrey (3-4-1-2): Esteban Andrada, Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Alonso Aceves, Luca Orellano, César Garza, Orbelín Pineda, Jesús Corona, Óliver Torres, Lucas Ocampos, Hugo Cuypers
Cruz Azul (5-4-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesús Orozco, Jeremy Márquez, Omar Campos, José Paradela, Agustín Palavecino, Érik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, Gabriel Fernández
Key events
- 7' · Goal · César Garza (Monterrey)
- 46' · Substitution · Alan Mozo for Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 58' · Yellow card · César Garza (Monterrey)
- 58' · Yellow card · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 60' · Yellow card · Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 61' · Substitution · Stefan Medina for Alonso Aceves (Monterrey)
- 62' · Substitution · Christian Ebere for José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 62' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 76' · Substitution · Fidel Ambríz for Jesús Corona (Monterrey)
- 76' · Substitution · Jorge Rodríguez for Luca Orellano (Monterrey)
- 79' · Substitution · Ariel Castro for Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 79' · Substitution · Nicolás Ibánez for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 88' · Substitution · Iker Fimbres for César Garza (Monterrey)
- 88' · Substitution · Luis Reyes for Óliver Torres (Monterrey)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 2012: Monterrey 9, draws 13, Cruz Azul 13.
Questions
Who won Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
Monterrey won, 1-0 (Liga MX) on Sun, 20 Sept 2026.
When and where is Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 01:10 UTC at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Monterrey and Cruz Azul?
In 35 league meetings since 2012: Monterrey 9 wins, 13 draws, Cruz Azul 13 wins (goals 40-50).