Monterrey will host Pachuca on April 18 at Estadio BBVA. The match is crucial for Monterrey, currently in 13th place with only 15 points.
As of midday, Monterrey has suffered seven losses this season. Their last game ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw against Atlas on April 11.
Pachuca, on the other hand, is thriving. They sit in 3rd place with 28 points and are unbeaten in their last six matches—four wins and two draws.
Recently, Pachuca secured a notable victory, defeating Santos Laguna 4-2. Víctor ‘Pocho’ Guzmán starred with a hat-trick in that match.
Historically, Monterrey has an edge over Pachuca, winning 23 out of their last 38 encounters in short tournaments. However, Pachuca has claimed victory in three of their last five meetings.
Monterrey’s interim coach, Nico Sánchez, took over after Domènec Torrent’s dismissal. He faces immense pressure as the playoffs loom with just three matchdays remaining.
In terms of performance metrics, Monterrey boasts a ball possession rate of 56.8% across their matches this season. Óliver Torres leads the team with an impressive average of 24 successful passes per game in the opponent’s half.
Defensively, Luis Cárdenas has been a standout player for Monterrey, maintaining four clean sheets during the Clausura 2026 campaign.
Yet injury concerns linger for key players including Jorge ‘Corcho’ Rodríguez, Stefan Medina, and Iker Fimbres. Details remain unconfirmed regarding their availability for the upcoming match.
This clash between Monterrey and Pachuca holds significant implications for both teams. Monterrey risks playoff elimination while Pachuca aims to solidify their position at the top.
