Monterrey Defeats Puebla In Tense Liga MX Clash

Monterrey Defeats Puebla In Tense Liga MX Clash...

Monterrey secured a 2-1 victory over Puebla in a heated Liga MX match on Thursday night, drawing attention from U.S. soccer fans ahead of the weekend's Concacaf Champions Cup final. The game, played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, saw late drama as Rogelio Funes Mori scored the winner in the 85th minute.

The match is trending in the U.S. due to Monterrey's upcoming continental final against Columbus Crew on Saturday. American fans are closely tracking the Mexican club's form, with many MLS supporters analyzing potential tactics for the championship decider.

Puebla took a surprise lead in the 32nd minute through Daniel Álvarez before Monterrey's Germán Berterame equalized just before halftime. The physical match featured seven yellow cards, including a controversial booking for Puebla's Brayan Angulo that sparked heated debates on social media.

Liga MX matches regularly trend in the U.S. due to the league's growing popularity among Hispanic communities and general soccer fans. Thursday's viewership on TUDN reportedly peaked during the final 15 minutes as the dramatic finish unfolded.

Monterrey's victory keeps them in playoff contention while leaving Puebla hovering near the relegation zone. The result takes on added significance as it marks Monterrey's last domestic match before their high-stakes continental final against an MLS opponent.

Post-match discussions have focused on whether Monterrey manager Fernando Ortiz will rotate his squad for Saturday's final. Several key players, including Funes Mori, played the full 90 minutes against Puebla despite the quick turnaround.

U.S. sportsbooks reported increased betting activity on the match, particularly on live markets after Puebla's early goal. The growing crossover interest between Liga MX and MLS continues to drive engagement north of the border.