In a thrilling matchup, Guadalajara took advantage of its numerical superiority to hand Monterrey its first defeat of Clausura 2024. The Chivas secured a 2-0 victory in the Matchday 13 clash, breaking Monterrey’s undefeated record.
The match started with intensity as both teams looked to take the lead on the scoreboard. Chivas had the first clear chance with Roberto Alvarado, who narrowly missed the target. Monterrey responded with Maxi Meza, but failed to find the back of the net.
Despite their efforts, Rayados struggled to convert their chances. A clear opportunity from Stefan Medina to Germán Berterame was thwarted by the defense. As the game progressed, Chivas found themselves with a man advantage after Gerardo Arteaga was sent off.
In the second half, Chivas dominated possession but found it difficult to break down Monterrey’s defense. Persistence paid off as Cade Cowell’s shot deflected off Héctor Moreno into the goal, giving Chivas the lead. Monterrey’s hopes took a blow with Jorge ‘Corcho’ Rodríguez’s expulsion.
In the final minutes, Guadalajara sealed the win with Ricardo Marín’s goal on a counterattack. The victory sees Chivas climb up the Clausura 2024 standings, while Monterrey suffers their first defeat of the season.