In a match full of emotions and joy for the Rayados fans, Monterrey defeated Mazatlán 2-1 this Sunday at Estadio BBVA.

By reaching 11 games unbeaten in the Clausura 2024, Rayados tied its second best unbeaten streak in short tournaments.

Monterrey looked for the goal from the first minutes with pressure and intensity in attack, and Gerardo Arteaga was in charge of opening the scoring at the Casa Rayada.

18' RAYADOS 1-0 MAZATLÁN | Gerardo Arteaga
After a great individual play, Gerardo Arteaga took a powerful cross-shot that hit the post and went into the goal. Goal!

Minutes later, Esteban Andrada made a great save after a powerful shot by Brian Rubio. Great, "Sabandija"!

Sergio Canales took a shot with a half-volley at 26', but the ball ended up in the hands of goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez.

At minute 37, Esteban Andrada made another great save, this time after a shot by Luis Amarilla. Keep it up, Andrada!

38' RAYADOS 2-0 MAZATLÁN | Germán Berterame
German Berterame shot a right-footed shot that was rejected by Hugo Gonzalez and scored the second goal of the match.

In the second half, Fernando Ortíz's men looked to extend the lead, but it was Mazatlan who closed the gap.

59' RAYADOS 2-1 MAZATLÁN | Luis Amarilla
Luis Amarilla scored the visitors' goal with a powerful shot.

Minutes later, Alfonso Gonzalez tried a mid-range shot, but the ball went over the goal.

Maxi Meza took a powerful shot inside the area and the referee awarded Monterrey a penalty for a handball inside the area at minute 79. However, after reviewing the VAR, the referee rectified the decision and annulled the penalty.

With this result, Monterrey reached 25 points and remains the undefeated leader in the Clausura 2024 Tournament.

Andrés Jiménez