CF Monterrey displayed an impressive performance, defeating Necaxa 3-0 during Matchday 6 of Liga MX. The scoring started early, with Lucas Ocampos finding the net to put Monterrey ahead at the 14th minute. Just six minutes later, Sergio Canales extended the lead with a well-placed shot, making it 2-0 by the 20th minute of the first half. The final goal, sealing the victory, came from Sergio Ramos, who scored from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.
Lucas Ocampos emerged as the star of the match, contributing one goal and attempting three shots at goal throughout the game. Sergio Canales also had a noteworthy match, securing his own goal.
Monterrey’s coach, Domènec Torrent, set up his starting eleven in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Santiago Mele as goalkeeper; Erick Aguirre, Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos, and Gerardo Arteaga in defense; Jorge Rodríguez, Fidel Ambriz, Sergio Canales, Jesús Corona, and Lucas Ocampos in midfield; and Germán Berterame leading the attack.
On the other hand, Necaxa, under coach Fernando Gago, fielded a 4-5-1 lineup with Ezequiel Unsain in goal; Emilio Martínez, Tomás Jacob, Alexis Peña, and Franco Rossano in defense; Kevin Ante, Diego De Buen, Agustín Palavecino, Ricardo Monreal, and Alejandro Andrade in the middle; and Diber Cambindo as the forward.
The match, held at Estadio BBVA Bancomer, was officiated by referee Yonatan Peinado Aguirre.
Looking ahead, Monterrey will face Puebla in their next encounter, while Necaxa will travel to Tijuana. With this victory, Monterrey now boasts 15 points, positioning themselves at the top of the league table, whereas Necaxa remains at 5 points, sitting in 15th place.
Substitutions for CF Monterrey
45’ 2T – Jorge Rodríguez for Oliver Torres, Ricardo Monreal for Tomás Badaloni, Alejandro Andrade for Pavel Pérez
59’ 2T – Stefan Medina for Héctor Moreno, Jesús Corona for Iker Fimbres
74’ 2T – Lucas Ocampos for Luis Reyes
85’ 2T – Germán Berterame for Michell Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for CF Monterrey:
24’ 2T – Sergio Ramos
Substitutions for Necaxa
62’ 2T – Franco Rossano for Raúl Sánchez
77’ 2T – Diber Cambindo for Johan Rojas
Yellow Cards for Necaxa:
26’ 1T – Ricardo Monreal, 6’ 2T – Franco Rossano, 10’ 2T – Ezequiel Unsain, 26’ 2T – Kevin Ante