LIGA MX
Monterrey maintain Apertura 2023 ascent after win against Xolos
Monterrey had little difficulty in beating Tijuana (3-1) in one of their two games in hand and climb into third position in the Liga MX Apertura 2023 table.
Rayados have taken full advantage of their games in hand and recorded a 3-1 home win over Tijuana on Wednesday night at the Estadio BBVA. The win propels Fernando Ortiz’s side up to third place in the Apertura 2023 with the side from Monterrey still having another game outstanding with the game against Santos Laguna now scheduled for 8 November.
As things stand in the table, América (30) and Tigres lead the way with Monterrey now in third place. Atlético de San Luis, Pumas and Chivas (21) complete the teams that would qualify directly to the Liguilla if the regular tournament were to end today.
The four teams in a “play-in”: León, Toluca, FC Juárez and Tijuana with just four matchdays left in the 2023 Apertura season.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| America | 30 |
| Tigres | 25 |
| Monterrey | 23 |
| Atlético de San Luis | 22 |
| Pumas | 21 |
| Chivas | 21 |
| Leon | 19 |
| Toluca | 18 |
| FC Juarez | 18 |
| Tijuana | 17 |
| Atlas | 16 |
| Queretaro | 15 |
| Pachuca | 15 |
| Santos Laguna | 14 |
| Mazatlan | 13 |
| Puebla | 12 |
| Cruz Azul | 11 |
| Necaxa | 8 |
The highlight of the forthcoming matchday 14 schedule is undoubtedly the clash between Monterrey and Club America with the Aguilas unbeaten since the opening day of the season where they were stunned at home by Puebla with the game providing a perfect game to test Monterrey’s title credentials.