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
🕒 First Half: San Luis Dominates
San Luis entered the field with confidence and took control early.
🔹 First Half Highlights:
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🥅 Goal 1 (12’): Jhon Murillo
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🥅 Goal 2 (33’): Unai Bilbao (Header)
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🧤 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 |
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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.
🧠 Related: Top 5 Comebacks in Liga MX History
🎯 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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