Monterrey suffered a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Cruz Azul in Liga MX action on March 1, 2026. The match result was a statement victory for the visiting Cruz Azul, who controlled the game and secured a convincing win at the Estadio BBVA. Cruz Azul opened the scoring midway through the first half with a well-worked team move, and they doubled their advantage early in the second half from a set-piece situation. Monterrey, despite having more possession, struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined Cruz Azul backline. The defeat left Monterrey fans frustrated and impacted their standing in the league table, while Cruz Azul's away form received a major boost. Post-match, the Monterrey manager acknowledged his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third.