Necaxa aims to continue winning streak against Monterrey in Clausura 2026
Club Necaxa hosts Monterrey in Round 2 of the 2026 Clausura Tournament in Liga MX, looking to build on their strong start. The team enters the match with 3 points from their opening win and sits in 8th place with a +1 goal difference (2 scored, 1 conceded).
What to expect from the match
The game in Aguascalientes promises to be intense. Monterrey, coached by Matías Almeyda, seeks their first win of the tournament. The Argentine manager may have new signing Orbelín Pineda available, who has previously worked with him at Chivas and AEK Athens. Necaxa will look to capitalize on home advantage to secure another three points and close the gap on leaders Club Tijuana, who have 6 points.
Probable lineups
Monterrey: Luis Cárdenas; Ricardo Chávez, Daniel Aceves, Stefan Medina, Gerardo Arteaga; Óliver Torres, Jorge Rodríguez; Luca Orellano, Jesús Corona, Lucas Ocampos; Diego Rossi.
Necaxa: Agustín Oliveros; Alexis Peña, Raúl Martínez, Carlos Vargas; Daniel Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Juan Torres; Julián Carranza, Javier Ruiz, Ricardo Monreal.
Why this match matters for Necaxa
For Club Necaxa, this game is crucial to maintain their momentum in the tournament. A win could put them just 3 points behind the leaders and prove their opening victory was no fluke. Additionally, a positive result against a tough opponent like Monterrey would boost their confidence ahead of future matches.
