Monterrey 5 – León 1: Rayados blaze past Los Panzas Verdes at Estadio Bbva Bancomer

Monterrey’s 5-1 win over León on Sunday, was hard fought at Estadio Bbva Bancomer. Monterrey wanted to continue adding points after a 1-1 draw against Pumas. León were able to continue their winning streak after a 3-2 win against América in their last match. As the table looks today, Monterrey and León currently occupy 3rd and 6th spots in the league, with 13 points and 9 points respectively after 7 matches.

It was an impressive opening from Rayados, with an early goal from German Berterame in the 4th minute. The momentum was now with Monterrey, who then scored again through a goal from Arturo Gonzalez, 35 minutes in to establish a 2-0. Rayados then netted again and increased their lead thanks to a effort from Arturo Gonzalez in the 37th minute, which saw the first half end 3-0.

Los Panzas Verdes started strong in the second half and were able to dominate, with an early goal from Byron Castillo in the 49th minute. However, Monterrey increased their advantage 4-1 thanks to a hat trick effort from Arturo Gonzalez, 71 minutes in. However they weren’t finished yet and German Berterame made it 5-1 just before the final whistle with a final score of 5-1.

Substitutions for Monterrey included Rodrigo Aguirre, Jesus Gallardo, Matias Kranevitter, Jacobo Reyes and Edson Gutierrez for Rogelio Funes Mori, Arturo Gonzalez, Maximiliano Meza, Luis Romo and Erick Aguirre, repectively. León brought on Yairo Moreno, Jose Alvarado, Elías Hernandez, Oscar Villa and David Ramirez, to replace Luis Montes, Victor Davila, Angel Mena, Osvaldo Rodriguez and Byron Castillo.

The referee booked two players from León, Luis Montes and Fidel Daniel Ambriz Gonzalez.

Monterrey will next play Necaxa away, with León facing Mazatlán at home.