Pachuca hammers Monterrey 3‑0 in Liga MX opener. Cádiz scores and assists. Read match reports from The Times’s correspondents on the ground, and find out what to watch for in this game and the rest of the tournament.
🧭 Pachuca vs Monterrey Context
Pachuca opened the Liga MX Apertura 2025 with a outstanding win against Monterrey (Rayados) which was expected on 13 July 2025. The fans at the Estadio Hidalgo saw a convincing 3‑0 score line to shows their new best form under new coach Jaime Lozano. Jhonder Cádiz was the hero, scoring and setting up a goal in his first game.
⚽ Match Summary & Goals
51′ – Cádiz converts almost too easily from Bautista’s feed.
55’ – Alexei Domínguez increased the lead with the assist from Cádiz.
78′: Elías Montiel put it away with a left‑footed finish.
Pachuca outshot Monterrey and kept clean sheets — its defensive rigidity was evident.
📊 Jhonder Cádiz
The Venezuelan striker Jhonder Cádiz made an immediate outstanding impression in his first game with Pachuca.
Statistics: 1 goal, 1 assist, 81 minutes played, constantly part of the build up. His first game filled the gap that Salomón Rondón left, so there’s some confidence up top for Pachuca.
🧠 Team & Tactical Analysis
Jaime Lozano used high intensity and quick counter-attacks, which made Monterrey suffer. Pachuca commanded the midfield, stifled Monterrey’s opportunities and held steady under the pressure.
📚 Season Outlook & Implications
Pachuca pick up where they left off from Champions Cup victory. Monterrey — táchiring for Club World Cup qualifiers — must regroup now under Domènec Torrent. The result helps Puebla in the Liga MX Table while posing some questions about Monterrey’s form.
📊 Match Stats Snapshot
Pachuca: 3 goals, several shots, clean sheet.
Monterrey: 0 goals, bad finish – keeper Mele had a miserable day
Positional domination: Pachuca kept the ball better and generated better chances.
🔮 What’s Next
Pachuca seeks consistency in league games ahead of matchups in Leagues Cup. Monterrey prepares for Club World Cup qualifiers as Mexico’s last hope. Fire is the likely leader of Pachuca’s frontline, he if he catches fire, he could put at risk Fire’s Champions Cup spot.
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