Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8 Roundup

Last Updated on September 15, 2025 1:56 pm by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 8 in Liga MX proved to be quite captivating, with teams producing intriguing results and a few surprising outcomes that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

After the matches, Monterrey and Cruz Azul remain unbeaten, while Club América suffered its first defeat, putting them 3 points behind Cruz Azul.

It’s also worth discussing the performances of the top teams, as some delivered impressive displays that surely had their fans excited.

Let’s dive into the details of the matches that took place during the weekend for the 8th Matchday of the Liga MX Apertura season.

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Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8 Roundup: Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul

This match was quite unusual. The visitors lost a player to a red card in the 19th minute, which should have given the home team an advantage. However, they were unable to capitalize on this opportunity and score. In a twist of fate, during the second half, the home team also lost two players to red cards, resulting in a9 vs. 10 player situation.

To make matters worse for the home team, they gave their opponents a penalty shot in the 65th minute.This was exactly what the visitors needed to take the lead. From that point on, the home team found themselves on the defensive, allowing their opponents to maintain control of the game and secure the victory.

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8 Roundup: Tigres vs. Leon

At the start of the match, we expected Tigres to secure a win and earn their points. However, everything changed when the home team received a red card in the 26th minute. This card sent Juan Jose Sanchez Purata off the field, leaving the hosts with only 10 players for the remainder of the game. Surprisingly, they managed to hold off their opponents well. Despite the visitors having more control and taking more shots throughout the match, they were unable to find the back of the net.

While the match ended in a draw, considering they played with one less player, that result could be seen as a victory for the home team.

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8 Roundup: Queretaro vs. Monterrey

Monterrey made their intentions clear in the first half, demonstrating that they were determined to secure points in this match. German Berterame scored an early goal in the 25th minute, allowing Monterrey to dictate the pace of the game.

Thanks to the visitors’ solid control and strong defense, the home team managed only one shot on target, preventing them from equalizing. As a result, the top team maintained its lead at the top of the standings with relative ease.

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8 Roundup: América vs. Guadalajara

This match was not only the upset of the week but also a surprising turn of events. The visiting Guadalajara team managed to keep América at bay until the added time and executed their strategy perfectly, converting both of their shots on target into goals.

Despite having 65% possession, Américastruggled to find its rhythm. In the second half, “Chivas” started to make their mark, scoring goals in the 63rd and 88th minutes. Alejandro Zendejas scored a last-minute goal in the 8th minute of added time to ensure the visitors didn’t leave with a clean sheet. However, this goal was not enough to prevent Guadalajara from securing all three points.