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Jornada 9 · Sep 19

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Result: 1-0

Final score and essential match information for this Apertura 2026 fixture.

Jornada 9Final
Monterrey logoMTY Monterrey 1
FT
Cruz Azul logoCAZ Cruz Azul 0
Full timeSep 19 · Estadio BBVA
Date and timeSep 19Completed
USA TV / StreamingUnivision / UniM?s / TUDN / ViX1 confirmed listing
VenueEstadio BBVAGuadalupe
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Final result

Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul

Monterrey defeated Cruz Azul 1-0 on September 19, 2026. The match was part of Jornada 9. It was played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

The scoring record lists Cesar Garza for Monterrey at 7'.

Monterrey recorded 47.3% possession and 17 total shots, while Cruz Azul had 52.7% possession and 12 shots.

Score breakdown

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Half-Time and Full-Time Score

Half-timeMonterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul
Full-timeMonterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul
Match statusFT
Goals and key moments

Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul: Goals and Match Timeline

Who scored and what happened?

7'Goal · Cesar Garza (Monterrey)For/replaced: Jesús CoronaGoal! Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0. César Garza (Monterrey) left footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jesús Corona.
45'Substitution · Alan Mozo (Cruz Azul)For/replaced: Jesús OrozcoSubstitution, Cruz Azul. Alan Mozo replaces Jesús Orozco.
58'Yellow Card · Cesar Garza (Monterrey)César Garza (Monterrey) is shown the yellow card.
58'Yellow Card · Gabriel Fernandez (Cruz Azul)Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card.
60'Yellow Card · Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
61'Substitution · Stefan Medina (Monterrey)For/replaced: Daniel AcevesSubstitution, Monterrey. Stefan Medina replaces Alonso Aceves.
62'Substitution · Osinachi Ebere (Cruz Azul)For/replaced: José ParadelaSubstitution, Cruz Azul. Christian Ebere replaces José Paradela.
62'Substitution · Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)For/replaced: Agustín PalavecinoSubstitution, Cruz Azul. Luka Romero replaces Agustín Palavecino.
76'Substitution · Fidel Ambríz (Monterrey)For/replaced: Jesús CoronaSubstitution, Monterrey. Fidel Ambríz replaces Jesús Corona.
76'Substitution · Jorge Rodríguez (Monterrey)For/replaced: Luca OrellanoSubstitution, Monterrey. Jorge Rodríguez replaces Luca Orellano.
79'Substitution · Nicolás Ibáñez (Cruz Azul)For/replaced: Ángel MárquezSubstitution, Cruz Azul. Nicolás Ibáñez replaces Jeremy Márquez.
79'Substitution · Ariel Castro (Cruz Azul)For/replaced: Gabriel FernandezSubstitution, Cruz Azul. Ariel Castro replaces Gabriel Fernández.
88'Substitution · Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)For/replaced: Cesar GarzaSubstitution, Monterrey. Iker Fimbres replaces César Garza.
88'Substitution · Luis Reyes (Monterrey)For/replaced: Óliver TorresSubstitution, Monterrey. Luis Reyes replaces Óliver Torres.
Full-time statistics

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Match Stats

Possession, shots, passing and defending

MonterreyStatisticCruz Azul
47.3%Possession52.7%
17Total shots12
5Shots on target4
0Blocked shots4
6Corners4
13Fouls14
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Offsides3
4Saves4
80%Pass completion80%
315/407Completed/total passes379/463
5/19Accurate/total crosses2/12
17/25Won/total tackles7/16
9Interceptions13
16Clearances20
Top performers

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Key Players

These players led their team in the main full-time stat categories supplied for this match.

Monterrey match leaders

  • Total ShotsLucas Ocampos6 · 1 SOG, 0.32 xG
  • Accurate PassesÓliver Torres39 · 48 PASS, 0 BCC
  • Defensive InterventionsVíctor Guzmán10 · 1 TKLW, 3 DUELW
  • SavesEsteban Andrada4 · 4 SOGA, 1.26 xGC

Cruz Azul match leaders

  • Total ShotsGabriel Fernandez5 · 1 SOG, 0.64 xG
  • Accurate PassesGonzalo Piovi55 · 80 PASS, 0 BCC
  • Defensive InterventionsWiller Ditta10 · 1 TKLW, 1 DUELW
  • SavesKevin Mier4 · 5 SOGA, 0.82 xGC
Starting XIs and benches

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Lineups and Formations

Monterrey (3-4-1-2)

  1. #1 Esteban AndradaG
  2. #4 Víctor GuzmánCD
  3. #19 Daniel AcevesCD-L
  4. #2 Ricardo ChávezCD-R
  5. #25 Orbelín PinedaCM-L
  6. #18 Cesar GarzaCM-R
  7. #8 Óliver TorresAM
  8. #17 Jesús CoronaLM
  9. #10 Luca OrellanoRM
  10. #99 Hugo CuypersCF-L
  11. #7 Lucas OcamposCF-R
View substitutes
  • #203 Aldo De NigrisSUB
  • #11 Iker FimbresSUB
  • #33 Stefan MedinaSUB
  • #5 Fidel AmbrízSUB
  • #14 Érick AguirreSUB
  • #21 Luis ReyesSUB
  • #22 Luis CárdenasSUB
  • #32 Uros DjurdjevicSUB
  • #30 Jorge RodríguezSUB
  • #27 Roberto de la RosaSUB

Cruz Azul (5-4-1)

  1. #23 Kevin MierG
  2. #33 Gonzalo PioviCD
  3. #5 Jesús OrozcoCD-L
  4. #4 Willer DittaCD-R
  5. #3 Omar CamposLB
  6. #16 Ángel MárquezRB
  7. #6 Érik LiraCM-L
  8. #8 Agustín PalavecinoCM-R
  9. #19 Carlos RodríguezLM
  10. #20 José ParadelaRM
  11. #21 Gabriel FernandezF
View substitutes
  • #12 Alán MontesSUB
  • #11 Osinachi EbereSUB
  • #55 Rogelio GonzálezSUB
  • #10 Andres MontañoSUB
  • #7 Nicolás IbáñezSUB
  • #1 Andrés GudiñoSUB
  • #15 Ralph OrquinSUB
  • #60 Ariel CastroSUB
  • #18 Luka RomeroSUB
  • #2 Alan MozoSUB
Match information

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Attendance, Venue and Referee

Venue: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe.

Officials: Jesús Rafael López Valle (Referee).

Match facts are cross-checked against the ESPN match record. The final score stored by this site remains the result shown at the top.

Play-by-play

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Minute-by-Minute Commentary

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
First Half begins.
1'Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jesús Corona following a fast break.
3'Delay in match because of an injury Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul).
3'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
5'Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right following a fast break.
7'Goal! Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0. César Garza (Monterrey) left footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jesús Corona.
8'Foul by Víctor Guzmán (Monterrey).
8'Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
9'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Omar Campos.
10'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Carlos Rodríguez.
11'Attempt saved. Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Esteban Andrada (Monterrey). Assisted by Omar Campos.
11'Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Esteban Andrada.
12'Attempt saved. Omar Campos (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Esteban Andrada (Monterrey).
12'Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Esteban Andrada.
12'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Agustín Palavecino.
14'Foul by Jesús Corona (Monterrey).
14'Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15'Foul by Jesús Corona (Monterrey).
15'José Paradela (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
16'Foul by Luca Orellano (Monterrey).
16'Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the left wing.
18'Attempt missed. Jesús Corona (Monterrey) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
18'Luca Orellano (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18'Foul by Omar Campos (Cruz Azul).
23'Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Orbelín Pineda.
25'Attempt saved. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul). Assisted by Luca Orellano.
26'Foul by Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey).
26'José Paradela (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the right wing.
26'Delay in match for a drinks break.
27'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
29'Attempt saved. Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Esteban Andrada (Monterrey). Assisted by José Paradela.
31'Jesús Corona (Monterrey) wins a free kick on the left wing.
31'Foul by Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul).
32'Offside, Monterrey. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside.
32'Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul).
34'Attempt blocked. Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by José Paradela.
34'Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Víctor Guzmán.
35'Attempt missed. Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Carlos Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
35'Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35'Foul by Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul).
37'Attempt missed. Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
38'Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38'Foul by Óliver Torres (Monterrey).
40'Attempt missed. Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Carlos Rodríguez.
41'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Jesús Orozco.
43'Attempt saved. Óliver Torres (Monterrey) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul). Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
45'Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
45'+1'Attempt blocked. Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Agustín Palavecino.
45'+2'Attempt blocked. José Paradela (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
45'+2'Luca Orellano (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+2'Foul by Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul).
45'+4'First Half ends, Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0.
45'Substitution, Cruz Azul. Alan Mozo replaces Jesús Orozco.
45'Second Half begins Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0.
47'Offside, Cruz Azul. José Paradela is caught offside.
48'Offside, Cruz Azul. Gabriel Fernández is caught offside.
50'Handball by Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul).
51'Attempt missed. Luca Orellano (Monterrey) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jesús Corona following a set piece situation.
52'Foul by César Garza (Monterrey).
52'Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53'Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul). Assisted by Jesús Corona.
54'Ricardo Chávez (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54'Foul by Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul).
55'Attempt missed. Jesús Corona (Monterrey) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ricardo Chávez with a cross.
55'Offside, Cruz Azul. Omar Campos is caught offside.
57'Foul by César Garza (Monterrey).
57'Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
58'César Garza (Monterrey) is shown the yellow card.
58'Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card.
59'Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ricardo Chávez with a cross.
60'Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) wins a free kick on the right wing.
60'Foul by Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul).
60'Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
61'Substitution, Monterrey. Stefan Medina replaces Alonso Aceves.
62'Substitution, Cruz Azul. Christian Ebere replaces José Paradela.
62'Substitution, Cruz Azul. Luka Romero replaces Agustín Palavecino.
64'Óliver Torres (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
64'Foul by Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul).
67'Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
67'Foul by Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul).
68'Attempt saved. Luka Romero (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Esteban Andrada (Monterrey). Assisted by Christian Ebere.
68'Delay in match because of an injury Esteban Andrada (Monterrey).
70'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
72'Attempt missed. Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Fernández.
74'Attempt missed. Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by César Garza.
75'Attempt blocked. Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jeremy Márquez.
75'Attempt missed. Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) header from the right side of the box misses to the left.
76'Foul by Stefan Medina (Monterrey).
76'Luka Romero (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76'Substitution, Monterrey. Fidel Ambríz replaces Jesús Corona.
76'Substitution, Monterrey. Jorge Rodríguez replaces Luca Orellano.
77'Foul by Ricardo Chávez (Monterrey).
77'Omar Campos (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the left wing.
78'Foul by Ricardo Chávez (Monterrey).
78'Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
79'Substitution, Cruz Azul. Nicolás Ibáñez replaces Jeremy Márquez.
79'Substitution, Cruz Azul. Ariel Castro replaces Gabriel Fernández.
80'Foul by Jorge Rodríguez (Monterrey).
80'Nicolás Ibáñez (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey) wins a free kick on the left wing.
80'Foul by Ariel Castro (Cruz Azul).
82'Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
83'Fidel Ambríz (Monterrey) wins a free kick on the right wing.
83'Foul by Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul).
85'Óliver Torres (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
85'Foul by Alan Mozo (Cruz Azul).
88'Substitution, Monterrey. Iker Fimbres replaces César Garza.
88'Substitution, Monterrey. Luis Reyes replaces Óliver Torres.
90'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Omar Campos.
90'Attempt missed. Fidel Ambríz (Monterrey) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Iker Fimbres with a cross following a corner.
90'Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Fidel Ambríz following a corner.
90'Attempt missed. Ricardo Chávez (Monterrey) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Ocampos following a corner.
90'Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'+2'Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'Foul by Iker Fimbres (Monterrey).
90'+2'Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2'Foul by Érik Lira (Cruz Azul).
90'+4'Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+4'Foul by Omar Campos (Cruz Azul).
90'+5'Corner, Monterrey. Conceded by Érik Lira.
90'+6'Second Half ends, Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0.
Match ends, Monterrey 1, Cruz Azul 0.
Match context

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Round and Standings

This match belongs to Jornada 9 of Apertura 2026. Monterrey is the home club and Cruz Azul is the visitor.

It is fixture 8 in Monterrey's listed Apertura route. For Cruz Azul, it is listed match 9 of the tournament. These sequence numbers are calculated from the current schedule and update if the feed adds or reschedules a fixture.

Standings are the site's latest tournament snapshot, not necessarily the table as it stood on the match date.

Latest completed matches

Monterrey and Cruz Azul Recent Form: Last Five Results

Use the W-D-L markers and scores to see how both teams arrived at this matchup.

Monterrey last five matches

L2026-08-313-1 vs Atlético de San LuisTorneo Apertura
W2026-09-032-2 vs AméricaSemifinals
L2026-09-072-0 vs TolucaFinal
D2026-09-130-0 vs Tigres UANLTorneo Apertura
W2026-09-201-0 vs Cruz AzulTorneo Apertura

Cruz Azul last five matches

W2026-08-293-1 vs NecaxaTorneo Apertura
W2026-09-061-0 vs SantosTorneo Apertura
W2026-09-134-3 vs AméricaTorneo Apertura
L2026-09-172-0 vs Inter Miami CF
L2026-09-201-0 vs MonterreyTorneo Apertura
Previous meetings in this schedule

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Head-to-Head Results

Recent meetings supplied with the completed match record are listed below. Scores are shown home team first.

2026-03-18 · Round of 16Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey
2026-03-11 · Round of 16Monterrey 2-3 Cruz Azul
2026-03-01 · Torneo ClausuraMonterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul
2025-10-26 · Torneo AperturaCruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey
2025-03-09 · Torneo ClausuraCruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey

How to Read This Liga MX Match Report

Start with the goals and key moments

The timeline lists the scoring plays, cards and substitutions in match order. Use it for a quick explanation of how the 1-0 result developed.

Compare the full-time team statistics

Possession, shots, passing and defensive actions show where each side had the advantage. These are recorded match totals, not predictions or subjective player ratings.

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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul FAQ

What was the Monterrey vs Cruz Azul final score?

Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul was the full-time result on Sep 19.

Who scored in Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?

Cesar Garza scored for Monterrey in the 7', assisted by Jesús Corona.

What were the key match stats?

Monterrey had 47.3% possession and 17 shots; Cruz Azul had 52.7% possession and 12 shots.

Where was the match played and what was the attendance?

The match was played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

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