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León Beats Monterrey, Climbs to Top of Standings

León defeated Club de Fútbol Monterrey in the fifth round of the Apertura 2026, with goals from Cortizo and Arcila in each half, securing a top position in the standings.

22 Aug 2026 By Camila Leonardi · senior correspondent

Match Result

In the match held on Saturday, August 22, León defeated Club de Fútbol Monterrey 2-0, with goals from Christian Cortizo and Jhon Arcila in the first and second half respectively. The result allowed the Esmeraldas to reach the top of the standings, equaling points with the leaders.

Impact on the Standings

With this victory, León is now in first place in the Liga MX after five rounds, having accumulated 12 points. Club de Fútbol Monterrey, on the other hand, remains in the promotion zone with 10 points. The match was a clear example of the competitiveness in the Liga MX, where teams fight for the top positions.