Overview
- Helinho scored in the 55th minute and ex-Monterrey goalkeeper Hugo González preserved the result by saving Sergio Canales’ late penalty after a VAR review.
- Toluca traveled with a rotated lineup, resting several regular starters, yet left the Gigante de Acero with all three points.
- Monterrey coach Domènec Torrent said his side “lacked football” and noted the squad needs attacking reinforcements.
- Club president José Antonio Noriega has indicated Monterrey will proceed this tournament with only two additions, Alonso Aceves and Luca Orellano.
- Elsewhere in Jornada 1, Necaxa won 3-1 at Santos with early goals, a VAR-reviewed red card to José Abella, and a debut penalty from Julián Carranza, while Toluca later mocked Rayados on social media over a refused guard of honor.