Monterrey aims to regain momentum in Apertura 2026
Club de Fútbol Monterrey travels to Estadio Jalisco this Saturday, August 1, to face Atlas in the third matchday of the Apertura 2026. After a painful 2-1 loss to Necaxa, where defender Stefan Medina was sent off and will miss this game, Rayados seek to add points to climb the standings.
League standing: 3rd in Liga MX, 6 pts, 2W-0D-1L from 3 games, recent form WLW.
What happened in Monterrey’s last match?
Monterrey suffered a setback at home against Necaxa, where an 88th-minute goal snatched victory away. Matías Almeyda’s team, which had started with a win over Pumas, now sits in 11th place with just three points. The absence of Medina, a key defender, will be an additional challenge.
Why is this match crucial for Rayados?
Atlas arrives undefeated and in fourth place with six points, after beating Santos Laguna. A win in Guadalajara could bring Monterrey closer to leaders Club Tijuana, who have four more points. The match also marks the return of former Atlas players like Luis Reyes and Djuka, now with Rayados.
What’s next for Club de Fútbol Monterrey?
After this match, Monterrey will focus on the Leagues Cup, where they will face Orlando City on August 5. The team aims to improve their defense, which has conceded four goals in three games, while maintaining their attack, which has scored six times.
"We will fight until the last minute to take the three points," said Jesús Manuel Corona, Monterrey’s midfielder.
