Club de Fútbol Monterrey is set to host Atlético San Luis in Liga MX this weekend, a key match to solidify their position in the upper part of the standings. Matías Almeyda's side arrives with high spirits after advancing to the Leagues Cup semifinals, while the visitors are mired in a poor run of form.
A report from Sports Illustrated Futbol published this Friday notes that Rayados sits seventh in the general table with three wins and two losses. In contrast, Atlético San Luis has only three points from a possible fifteen and occupies sixteenth place. The last meeting between the two, on April 4, 2026, ended in a 1-2 away win at the Estadio BBVA.
What is the current form of both teams?
Monterrey shows irregular league form but clear offensive power. Their 6-1 victory over Juárez on August 15 is evidence of their scoring ability. However, they fell 2-0 to León last week. In the Leagues Cup, they secured important results like the 2-1 win over Nashville SC and the 2-1 victory against Inter Miami that sent them to the semifinals.
Atlético San Luis is going through a tough spell. In their last five official matches, they only managed a 1-1 draw with Pachuca, suffering defeats to América (3-0) and Nashville SC (4-1). Their defense has shown weaknesses, conceding multiple goals in several games. You can check the full head-to-head history on our stats page.
Which players will be missing due to injury?
Left-back Daniel Aceves is a confirmed absence for Rayados. He suffered an ankle sprain in the match against Juárez and his recovery is estimated at three to four weeks. Serbian forward Uros Djurdjevic is also training separately from the group due to pubic area discomfort, and his return is yet to be determined.
For the visiting side, the absences are significant. Star forward Joao Pedro suffered a ligament injury on June 27 and still has no return date. His defensive teammate, Juanpe, suffered a similar injury ten days earlier and is also out. The status of Monterrey's full squad is available on our site.
What has the recent head-to-head history been like?
In the last five meetings, the balance clearly favors Club de Fútbol Monterrey. The regiomontanos have won three times, while Atlético San Luis prevailed on two occasions. There were no draws in this period.
Rayados' most emphatic victory was a 5-1 win in the second leg of the Apertura 2024 semifinals. However, in the most recent duel, the potosinos proved they can be a tricky opponent by winning 1-2 as visitors on matchday 13 of the Clausura 2026. This precedent serves as a warning for the home team.
What is expected from the match at the Gigante de Acero?
Home advantage is a factor that weighs in Monterrey's favor. The team has displayed offensive and spectacular football under Almeyda's direction, finding goals easily in several matches. With their fans behind them, they will look to take the initiative from the start and pressure a visiting defense that has been vulnerable.
For Atlético San Luis, the challenge is enormous. They need to recover their best defensive form and find a way to counter the home attack without two of their most important players. The match represents an opportunity to cut their bad streak, but circumstances are not in their favor. Rayados' next fixture, which you can see on our fixtures calendar, will be crucial for their aspiration to climb the table.
