Almeyda Leads Monterrey Into America Clash at Estadio Azteca

Matías Almeyda will lead Monterrey against America on October 10, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in the Liga MX Apertura 2026, with Rayados seeking points to improve their position and the coach returning to a stadium where he previously recorded notable victories.

According to OneFootball, Monterrey entered the match in 10th place with 13 points after nine games, recording four wins, one draw and four defeats. The club aimed to move higher in the Apertura standings.

OneFootball reported that Monterrey's recent five meetings against America included two victories, one draw and two losses. Lucas Ocampos led the team's scoring chart with five goals, followed by Hugo Cuypers with three and Diego Rossi with two.

Almeyda's history against America has been a central storyline before the match, according to Claro Sports. The Argentine coach previously guided Chivas to a 3-0 victory over America at Estadio Azteca during the 2016 Apertura season.

The result came on August 27, 2016, when Chivas defeated America during the club's centenary year. According to Claro Sports, Isaac Brizuela scored twice and Carlos Pena added another goal in the victory.

Claro Sports reported that Almeyda later achieved another positive result at Estadio Azteca when Chivas eliminated America in the 2016 Copa MX semifinals. The match finished 1-1 after regulation before Chivas advanced through a 4-3 penalty shootout.

According to Claro Sports, Almeyda faced America 12 times as a coach, including 11 matches with Chivas and one with Monterrey. His regular-time record was three wins, five draws and four defeats.

The outlet reported that two of Almeyda's draws against America ended with victories in penalty shootouts, one with Chivas in the Copa MX and another with Monterrey in the 2026 Leagues Cup.

Monterrey's latest meeting with America before the Apertura match came on September 2, 2026, in the Leagues Cup semifinals. According to Claro Sports, Rayados advanced after a 2-2 draw and a 5-4 penalty shootout win at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Almeyda's away record against America at Estadio Azteca with Guadalajara included two wins, two draws and two losses in regular time, according to Claro Sports. The match against America was scheduled for 21:10 Mexico City time on October 10, 2026.