Monterrey, the reigning champion, falls to Cruz Azul.

On Saturday, Monterrey defeated reigning Mexican champion Cruz Azul 1-0 during the ninth round of the Apertura tournament. César Garza scored the sole goal of the match.

With this victory, Monterrey advanced to 13 points, placing them in seventh position in the standings. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul remained at 15 points following the defeat.