Matchday 5 of the Clausura 2026 will see Club América hosting Monterrey at the Ciudad de los Deportes. América and Monterrey have had a mixed start to the new season.
Monterrey is 7th with seven points with a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss. América is 10th with five points with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss.
In their previous league match, Monterrey drew 2-2 with Tijuana at home. The goalscorers for the home team were Sergio Canales and Luca Orellano.
In the week, Monterrey drew 1-1 with Club Xelaju in the first leg of Round 1 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup; Jesus Corona scored a 92nd minute equalizer.
Club América won their first game in the league last weekend by beating Necaxa 2-0 at home with goals from Brian Rodriguez and Victor Davila.
América also played in Round 1 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup during the week, where they defeated CD Olimpia 2-1 with goals from Victor Davila and Ramon Juarez.
Where to Club América vs Monterrey
Club América vs Monterrey will kick off at 10:10 p.m. ET/ 7:10 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9:10 p.m. local time in Mexico City, Mexico.
The match will be available to watch in the United States and in Mexico across select TV channels and streaming services.
In the U.S., América vs Monterrey will be on TUDN, Univision, Univision NOW, CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ US, and ViX.
In Mexico, the match will be on TUDN, Canal 5, and on ViX.
Expected Lineups Club América and Monterrey
Club América is expected to start with Luis Malagon in goal with a back four with Cristián Borja, Ramón Juárez, Sebastián Cáceres, and Kevin Álvarez.
Rodrigo Dourado and Johnathan Dos Santos is expected to be the midfield duo, with Erick Sánchez in an advanced role. Brian Rodriguez, Victor Davila, and Jose Zuniga is set to be the attack.
Monterrey is set to have Santiago Mele in goal and a back four of Luis Reyes, Alonso Aceves, John Medina, and Ricardo Chavez.
The four players in the midfield Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, Fidel Ambriz, and Jesus Corona. Luca Orellano and Lucas Ocampos are set to start in the attack.
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