The Liga MX Clausura season rolls on, and a big test is coming for CF America. They’re heading north to face Monterrey at Estadio Banorte on February 7, 2026.
Kickoff’s set for 19:10 local time. This CF America vs Monterrey match is a real proving ground for America, especially after some recent struggles and then a surge in form.
America, sitting 9th with 5 points from four matches, finally broke a long scoring drought. That 305-minute dry spell? It’s over.
They’ve found the net, picked up some wins, even kept a few clean sheets. But you know, consistency is the next hurdle. They got 1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss so far. Need to keep climbing that table.
America’s Climb Continues
So, America’s been working through a transition, especially without Fidalgo. The team’s danger creation in the final third looks better now.
Less just relying on one player, more of a collective effort. That’s good to see. But like I said, stability isn’t quite there yet. This game against Monterrey will show us how far they’ve really come.
They’re currently 9th in the standings, 5 points total. Monterrey is ahead by a couple of points, so an America win here would be huge for moving up into those upper table spots. Every point matters early in the Clausura, it really does. And you gotta take advantage of these games.
Monterrey Navigates New Waters
Monterrey, on the other hand, they’re in 6th place with 7 points from their four matches. Two wins, a draw, and one loss, plus a +5 goal difference. That’s solid. But they’re also in a bit of a transition themselves. You can’t ignore the fact that Sergio Ramos, the legendary defender, left the club in December 2025.
Ramos, he made it clear his time was up after that playoff semi-final loss to Toluca. “I made it abundantly clear last week.
Yes, this is indeed my final game,” he said after the match, according to Goal.com. That semi-final loss, he wasn’t happy. “We essentially surrendered the first half. We were deficient in intensity, rhythm, character, and ball control.”
“Losing in the semi-finals is always painful, particularly when you miss out on reaching the final. There’s a lot to evaluate. We essentially surrendered the first half. We were deficient in intensity, rhythm, character, and ball control.”
— Sergio Ramos, December 2025
So, Monterrey’s got a strong squad, but they’re playing without Ramos for the first time in a while. That’s a big change. Plus, there’s talk of Inter Miami being interested in their player Berterame, with a $15M clause. No confirmed transfers for this specific game, but it’s chatter around the club.
The Stakes and Where to Watch
This match is a significant one for both clubs. For America, it’s about proving that their recent improvements are for real, that they can maintain consistency against a tough opponent.
For Monterrey, it’s about showing they can keep that strong form going, even without a key veteran like Ramos, and push for the top spots in the Clausura standings.
Fans can catch all the action. The game kicks off at 22:00 EST on February 7, 2026, or 03:00 GMT on February 8, 2026. You can find online streaming and watch options through Goal.com’s viewing information. It’s an early-stage Clausura fixture, but these points really matter. Don’t miss it.
