GUADALUPE, Nuevo León (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Guadalajara opened its Liga MX season with a 3-2 road victory over Monterrey on Saturday at Estadio BBVA Bancomer.

Armando González gave Guadalajara an early lead in the 18th minute. Substitute José Castillo Pérez doubled the advantage just before halftime. Bryan González, another substitute, made it 3-0 in the 55th.

Monterrey mounted a late comeback with Uroš Đurđević scoring in the 88th minute and Ricardo Chávez adding another in stoppage time, but fell short. The result defied projections, as statistical models heavily favored a Monterrey win.

Four yellow cards were issued in the match. Guadalajara begins the campaign 1-0, while Monterrey starts 0-1.