Club América Held 1-1 by Monterrey, Keeps Liga MX Lead

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Mexico City’s Club América dropped two points at home but stays top of the league two days before its 110th birthday.

Club América drew 1-1 with Monterrey on Saturday night, 10 October. The Liga MX match at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte was América’s first after the international break.

The draw keeps América at the top of the Apertura 2026 table, according to the broadcaster TUDN.

TUDN’s sister channels carry the league to US audiences. Monterrey confirmed the score in its own match report late on Saturday.

How the Club América Monterrey Match Unfolded

Monterrey, known as Rayados, scored first in the 18th minute. The club’s report said the visitors “started with intensity, looking for the rival’s goal.”

Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers crossed from the right, the club’s report said. Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi volleyed the ball into the top corner.

América equalised in first-half stoppage time. Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno scored on the rebound after Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada had made a save, Monterrey’s report said.

Monterrey said its defender Ricardo Chávez blocked two further América chances. Neither side scored in the second half.

América finished the match with 10 men after a straight red card in the closing minutes. Monterrey’s report said the sending-off followed a hard tackle on Monterrey’s Carlos Salcedo.

The empty stands and pitch of the Mexico City stadium, pictured in June 2024 before its World Cup renovation was completed. Photo: ProtoplasmaKid / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where the Teams Stand

After the draw, América leads the 18-team table with 21 points from 10 matches, according to TUDN’s standings. Toluca and Querétaro follow with 20 points each.

Monterrey stays tenth with 14 points after the result, its report said. TUDN’s match page said América “keeps the lead” on its anniversary weekend.

Toluca, now second, lost 3-2 away to Tigres on Friday night. That is according to TUDN’s results page.

What It Means for You

Liga MX draws a large television audience in the United States, mainly among Mexican-American viewers. TelevisaUnivision, which owns TUDN and the ViX streaming service, broadcasts many Liga MX matches.

The stadium, renamed Estadio Banorte under a naming-rights deal, hosted the 2026 World Cup opener on 11 June. It remains América’s home ground.

América was founded on 12 October 1916, so the club turns 110 on Monday. The league approved a special anniversary kit for the match, the news site Infobae reported on 8 October.

What Is Not Known

Reports differ on the exact minute of the red card and the first name of the América player sent off. Monterrey’s report names Cristian Borja; TUDN’s page names Miguel Borja.

América had not posted its own match report on its website by Sunday afternoon. Its news page listed no item on the game at the time of writing.

What Comes Next

Monterrey hosts Pachuca at Estadio BBVA on Sunday, 18 October, at 7 p.m. local time in matchday 12, the club said.

The regular season runs into November, before the Liguilla play-offs decide the Apertura 2026 champion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of América vs Monterrey?

The match ended 1-1 on Saturday, 10 October, at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Diego Rossi scored for Monterrey and Santiago Bueno for América.

Is Club América still top of Liga MX?

Yes. América has 21 points after the draw and stays first, one point ahead of Toluca, according to TUDN.

When does Club América turn 110?

América was founded on 12 October 1916, so it marks its 110th anniversary on Monday, 12 October 2026.

Who does Monterrey play next?

Monterrey hosts Pachuca at Estadio BBVA on Sunday, 18 October, at 7 p.m. local time.

Sources: Club de Fútbol Monterrey match report; TUDN match page; TUDN Liga MX results; Infobae México (all accessed 11 October 2026).