Monterrey’s Comeback Against San Luis | Match Recap & Reactions



Monterrey’s Comeback Against San Luis: Recap & Reactions

Monterrey makes a stunning comeback against Atlético San Luis in a thrilling Liga MX match! Full match recap, key moments, and fan reactions.


🏟️ Match Overview

In one of the most thrilling games of the Liga MX 2025 season, Monterrey staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Atlético San Luis in a match filled with drama, goals, and electric fan energy. 

📅 Date: July 16, 2025
📍 Venue: Estadio Alfonso Lastras, San Luis Potosí
🆚 Final Score: Atlético San Luis 2 – 3 Monterrey

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🕒 First Half: San Luis Dominates

San Luis entered the field with confidence and took control early.

🔹 First Half Highlights:

  • 🥅 Goal 1 (12’): Jhon Murillo

  • 🥅 Goal 2 (33’): Unai Bilbao (Header)

  • 🧤 Key Save: Monterrey’s Esteban Andrada denied a 3rd goal before half-time

At half-time, it looked like San Luis had control of the game, but Monterrey had other plans.


🔁 Second Half: Monterrey Strikes Back!

Head Coach Fernando Ortiz made two key substitutions at the break, bringing on fresh legs and switching to a more attacking 4-3-3 formation. The impact was immediate.

⚡ Turning Point

In the 68th minute, Rogelio Funes Mori equalized with a powerful left-foot strike from outside the box. The momentum had clearly shifted.

Finally, in the 87th minute, substitute Maximiliano Meza curled in a beautiful winner, completing Monterrey's stunning comeback.

🔹 Second Half Goals:

Being two goals down is never easy, but we trusted the system, and they delivered.”

🔹 Jhon Murillo (San Luis):

“We lost focus. We had them in the first half but gave away too much space later.”


💬 Fans React on Social Media

🗣️ @rayados_fanboy: “Never count out Monterrey! What a comeback 🔥💙 #Rayados #LigaMX”

🗣️ @sanluis_pride: “Heartbreaking loss, but proud of our first half. We’ll bounce back!”

🗣️ @LigaMXUpdate: “Game of the week? Monterrey’s comeback was pure football magic!”

📷 Image Suggestion: Funes Mori celebrating with teammates, crowd going wild


📊 Match Stats (Quick Glance)

Stat San Luis Monterrey
Possession 53% 47%
Shots (on target) 11 (4) 14 (6)
Corners 5 4
Fouls 15 12

🔍 What This Means for the Table

This win pushes Monterrey up to 2nd position on the Liga MX table, keeping their playoff hopes alive. For San Luis, this was a missed opportunity to climb into the top 6.

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🎯 Final Thoughts

Monterrey’s comeback against Atlético San Luis reminded fans why football is so exciting — it’s unpredictable, emotional, and always full of surprises. Whether you're a die-hard Rayados fan or just a neutral viewer, this match was one for the books.

What did you think of the game? Drop your reactions in the comments below!


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