NewzMonterrey and Cruz Azul are scheduled to face each other on Saturday, September 19, for the ninth round of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. The match will take place at the Estadio BBVA, commonly referred to as the Gigante de Acero, in Monterrey.
This fixture features Monterrey, currently managed by Matías Almeyda, hosting the defending league champions, Cruz Azul. The Rayados enter the match looking to improve their standing in the tournament as they face the titleholders.
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