With this victory, Monterrey extended its unbeaten streak to 12 consecutive matches in the Clausura 2024 Tournament and approached its record for the best start, which it had in the Apertura 2003, with 13 unbeaten games.

The regio team looked for the opponent's goal from the start and Maxi Meza opened the scoring before halftime with a great goal. In the second half, Jesus Gallardo extended the lead, and a goal by Aldo Rocha sealed the final 2-1.

In the first play of the match, Jhon Murillo tried to open the scoring, but, with a good save, Esteban Andrada forced the red-and-black's shot to go wide of the goal.

At minute 25, Gerardo Arteaga reached the end line and sent a cross for German Berterame, but the Atlas defense cut him off.

Esteban Andrada made a great save at minute 33, after a great shot by Jeremy Marquez that ended in a corner kick. Great, "Sabandija"!

44' ATLAS 0-1 RAYADOS | Maxi Meza

With a powerful shot from three-quarters of the field, Maxi Meza beat Camilo Vargas and scored a great goal.

In the second half, the albiazules continued to insist and Jesus Gallardo added to the score.

57' ATLAS 0-2 RAYADOS | Jesus Gallardo

Sergio Canales took a corner kick and Jesus Gallardo connected with a header to extend the lead.

Brandon Vazquez connected with a first-time cross from Luis Romo at minute 70, but goalkeeper Camilo Vargas deflected it for a corner kick.

Minutes later, Gallardo generated a great play down the left flank and crossed for Brandon Vazquez, who shot across the goal, but the ball went wide.

81' ATLAS 1-2 RAYADOS | Aldo Rocha

With a powerful shot from a free kick, Aldo Rocha shortened the score at the Estadio Jalisco.

At minute 96, Altlas’ Hugo Nervo was sent off for elbowing Edson Gutierrez.

With this result, Rayados reached 28 points, remained the undefeated leader in the Clausura 2024 Tournament and moved three points apart of America, which is in second place.

On Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m., Rayados will face Atletico of San Luis in a friendly match at WakeMed Soccer Park, in Cary, North Carolina.

Go Rayados!

Andrés Jiménez