Tigres UANL took a point from the Estadio Gigante de Acero after a goalless draw against Monterrey in Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026 season. The match, played on September 13 with a 19:10 kick-off, leaves the club 15th in the Liga MX standings with 6 points from seven games, ten points behind leaders Club America.
The Clásico Regio was a tight, tactical affair where clear chances were scarce. Both sides showed more caution than attacking ambition, prioritising defensive solidity. The result extends Tigres UANL's run to three consecutive draws in the league, following a 1-1 with Necaxa and a 0-0 against Santos Laguna.
Tigres arrived after a hard-fought home draw against Necaxa last week. In that match, Owen González opened the scoring for the visitors in the 12th minute, but Rodrigo Aguirre equalised with a header in the 40th minute from a Juan Brunetta assist. Monterrey, meanwhile, came into the derby on the back of a loss in the Leagues Cup 2026 final against Toluca, a match where Federico Pereira received a yellow card after ten seconds and where Toluca won with goals from Federico Viñas and Helinho.
The point provides slight relief but confirms a difficult position in the lower half of the table. With nine goals scored and eleven conceded, the team needs to find greater consistency and cutting edge. The manager must find solutions to turn draws into wins and start climbing the standings. The squad has the quality but must show it more reliably on the pitch.
The next fixture for the club is an away trip to face FC Juarez, who currently sit bottom of the league, on September 19. It's a key opportunity to secure three points and improve their position. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page and the first-team squad status on squad. The team must use this match to get back on track before the next international break.
