Pachuca blank Monterrey 3-0 in their opening Liga MX match

Pachuca delivered a stunning performance to open the 2025 Liga MX Apertura, defeating Monterrey 3-0 on Matchday 1 at Estadio Hidalgo. It was a dream debut for head coach Jaime Lozano, as Los Tuzos struck three times in the second half to outclass a Monterrey side that struggled to convert possession into goals.

Despite Monterrey controlling much of the first half and registering six shots, they failed to break through. Pachuca took full advantage after the break. In the 50th minute, Jhonder Cádiz opened the scoring, finishing off a sharp cross from Alan Bautista. After a brief VAR check, the goal stood.

Just five minutes later, Cádiz dazzled with a rabona assist, setting up Alexei Domínguez, who sprinted past the defense and fired past goalkeeper Santiago Mele to make it 2-0. The momentum stayed with Pachuca as Monterrey faltered.


The final blow came from 19-year-old Elías Montiel, who showcased his talent by calmly finishing a pinpoint assist from Víctor 'Pocho' Guzmán to seal the 3-0 win.

Both teams recently featured in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but it was Pachuca who looked sharper and more cohesive in their domestic return. With this commanding win, Lozano's tenure begins with promise, and Pachuca sends a strong message to the rest of the league.