In a thrilling match held at the BBVA Stadium, the first leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals saw CF Monterrey triumph over Club América with a score of 2-0. Sergio Canales opened the scoring just before halftime, netting a goal in the 47th minute. Fidel Ambriz then sealed the victory for Monterrey with a goal in the 70th minute, showcasing his excellent form.
The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Sergio Canales, who not only scored but also attempted two shots on goal, demonstrating his offensive prowess. Fellow midfielder Fidel Ambriz also played a crucial role by contributing a goal to the team’s success.
Monterrey’s coach, Domènec Torrent, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Luis Cárdenas as the goalkeeper. The defensive line comprised Ricardo Chávez, Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos, and Gerardo Arteaga. In the midfield, he placed Jorge Rodríguez, Fidel Ambriz, Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, and Jesús Corona, while Germán Berterame led the attack.
On the other hand, Club América, under André Jardine, employed a 3-4-3 formation. Starting in goal was Luis Malagón, supported by defenders Israel Reyes, Igor Lichnovsky, and Sebastián Cáceres. The midfield featured Kevin Álvarez, Jonathan dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, and Cristian Borja, while Alejandro Zendejas, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Brian Rodríguez formed the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Jesús López Valle, whose decisions kept the game flowing without major controversies.
This victory for CF Monterrey gives them a comfortable edge heading into the return leg against Club América, scheduled for Saturday, November 29, in what will be a decisive encounter for a spot in the semifinals.
Substitutions by CF Monterrey
62’ 2T – Jesús Corona off for Anthony Martial
63’ 2T – Ricardo Chávez off for Erick Aguirre
80’ 2T – Oliver Torres off for Iker Fimbres and Fidel Ambriz off for Víctor Guzmán
85’ 2T – Germán Berterame off for Roberto De La Rosa
Yellow Cards for CF Monterrey
37’ 1T – Ricardo Chávez (Unsporting behavior)
34’ 2T – Jesús Corona (Unsporting behavior)
43’ 2T – Gerardo Arteaga (Unsporting behavior)
49’ 2T – Iker Fimbres (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions by Club América
73’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre off for José Zúñiga and Brian Rodríguez off for Víctor Dávila
84’ 2T – Álvaro Fidalgo off for Érick Sánchez
93’ 2T – Kevin Álvarez off for Isaías Violante
Yellow Cards for Club América
25’ 1T – Igor Lichnovsky (Unsporting behavior)
17’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre (Unsporting behavior)
29’ 2T – José Zúñiga (Unsporting behavior)
47’ 2T – Kevin Álvarez (Insulting the referee)
49’ 2T – André Jardine (Insulting the referee)