In the 2025 Clausura of Liga MX, the match between Monterrey and América was crucial for both teams. The Rayados sought to secure their place in the play-in, while the Águilas of América wanted to regain the lead taken from them by Toluca.
Before the match, Monterrey was in ninth place with 22 points, while América occupied third place with 31 points. The duel ended with Monterrey's victory, pushing América away from the lead.
América arrived with the mission to win, especially after a loss and a draw in their last two matches. The match ended in favor of Monterrey 1-0, with a goal from Deossa in the 75th minute.
On the other hand, América drew 0-0 against Cruz Azul in their last match, accumulating four games without a win. This result dropped them from first to third place in the Clausura standings.
As for the standings, at the end of the 17 rounds of the regular phase, the top six teams have direct qualification for the liguilla, while the seventh to tenth face off in the play-in for the last two tickets. Some results from matchday 16 include Pachuca 0-0 Tigres, Chivas 1-0 Puebla, Juárez 2-2 Necaxa, and Cruz Azul 2-1 León, among others.
In summary, Monterrey achieved an important victory over América in a decisive match for both teams in the fight for positions in the standings. As the closure of the regular phase approaches, the qualification for the liguilla remains a topic of great interest in Liga MX.
