# Monterrey defeats Pachuca 2-1 to enter Liguilla zone > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monterrey-and-cf-pachuca-liga-mx-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-18T13:05:41.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Monterrey and CF Pachuca competed in a Liga MX Apertura 2026 match at the Estadio BBVA to conclude Matchday 12. Prior to the match, statistical analysis indicated a high probability of scoring, noting that 70% of the last 10 encounters between the teams resulted in over 2.5 goals. Monterrey entered the period with a record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses in their last 20 games, while Pachuca held 13 points in 11th place. By the time of the match on October 18, Monterrey sat in 12th place with 14 points following a 1-1 draw against Club América, while Pachuca occupied 14th place with 13 points. Monterrey secured a 2-1 victory, moving into eighth position in the standings with 17 points and entering the Liguilla qualification zone. Diego Rossi opened the scoring in the 13th minute on a rebound after Lucas Ocampos missed a penalty. Jesús “Tecatito” Corona extended the lead to 2-0 shortly after following a counterattack. Pachuca reduced the deficit in the 75th minute via a header from Salomón Rondón, who remains the tournament’s top scorer with 13 goals. The match also featured a historic milestone for Monterrey as 16-year-old Paxon Ruffin made his professional debut in the 77th minute, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history. Pachuca remains in 14th place with 13 points. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Rayados de Monterrey defeat Pachuca 2-1 to enter Liguilla zone Rayados de Monterrey defeated Pachuca 2-1 at Estadio BBVA, moving into the Liguilla qualification zone with 17 points. The match also saw 16-year-old Paxon Ruffin make a historic debut. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monterrey-vs-pachuca-to-close-liga-mx-matchday-12 ### 2026-10-14: Monterrey vs CF Pachuca Liga MX match analysis Statistical analysis for the upcoming Liga MX match between Monterrey and CF Pachuca suggests a high likelihood of over 2.5 goals based on historical trends and recent team form. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monterrey-vs-cf-pachuca-liga-mx-match-analysis --- Cite as: Monterrey defeats Pachuca 2-1 to enter Liguilla zone. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/monterrey-and-cf-pachuca-liga-mx-matchup