Monterrey Clinches Narrow Victory Over San Luis in Liga MX Showdown

In a tightly contested Liga MX Apertura match held on July 19, 2025, CF Monterrey edged out Atlético San Luis with a 1-0 victory at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez in San Luis de Potosí. The sole goal of the encounter came late in the first half when Germán Berterame scored in the 42nd minute, securing the win for Monterrey despite San Luis' determined efforts.

The match marked the second round of the Liga MX season, with Monterrey looking to recover from an earlier unexpected defeat to Pachuca after their recent Club World Cup participation. Atlético San Luis, having opened the tournament with a victory, aimed to build momentum on home turf.

Statistics from the game revealed a balanced contest with no clear domination; possession was closely fought while both sides registered similar attempts at goal. Monterrey's defense held firm against San Luis' attempts to equalize, highlighted by key plays from midfield and defensive units.

Historically, the rivalry between these two teams has been competitive. Before this latest fixture, Monterrey leads the head-to-head with 11 wins compared to San Luis' 9, alongside 9 draws. Across 23 official meetings, Monterrey has scored 32 goals against San Luis' 24, with an average of 2.43 goals per game—indicating recurring offensive threats from both sides.

With this result, Monterrey climbs to 9th position in the league table, while San Luis holds 7th place. The narrow victory reflects Monterrey’s resilience and tactical discipline, essential for their ambitions this season. Both teams will look to build on this experience as they prepare for their upcoming Liga MX fixtures.

The atmosphere at the Alfonso Lastras Ramírez was electric, underscoring the growing rivalry and passion surrounding Mexican football. Fans can anticipate more thrilling encounters between these sides throughout the season.