Monterrey Defeats Puebla In Dramatic Liga MX Clash

Monterrey Defeats Puebla In Dramatic Liga MX Clash...

Monterrey secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Puebla in a high-stakes Liga MX match late Saturday night, sparking widespread discussion among U.S. soccer fans. The game, played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, featured a last-minute winner from Argentine forward Rogelio Funes Mori, cementing his team's playoff hopes.

The match is trending in the U.S. due to growing interest in Liga MX, which has surpassed MLS in stateside viewership this season. Major networks like TUDN and Fox Deportes saw record audiences for the broadcast, particularly in border states like California and Texas where Monterrey has a strong fanbase.

Puebla took an early lead through Colombian striker Fernando Aristeguieta before Monterrey responded with two quick goals. The dramatic finish saw Puebla equalize in the 88th minute, only for Funes Mori to head home the decider during stoppage time. Social media erupted with reactions, with the #MonterreyPuebla hashtag trending on Twitter in several U.S. cities.

Liga MX officials confirmed the match set a new attendance record for the 2026 Clausura tournament with 51,635 fans present. The result pushes Monterrey into third place in the league table while leaving Puebla hovering near the relegation zone. Analysts note the growing crossover appeal of Mexican soccer in the U.S., where 35% of Liga MX viewers now reside according to Nielsen data.

Both teams face critical matches next week as the regular season enters its final stretch. Monterrey will host Club América in another marquee matchup, while Puebla travels to face last-place Mazatlán in what could be a decisive game for their survival in Mexico's top division.