Club de Fútbol Monterrey and Club Social y Deportivo Xelajú MC will face off this Thursday, February 12, 2026 in a crucial match for the return leg of the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup 2026, the region's most prestigious club competition organized by Concacaf.
The match will take place at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, with both teams aiming to advance to the Round of 16.
🏆 Match Context
In the first leg played in Guatemala, Xelajú and Monterrey drew 1‑1.
The Guatemalans took the lead, but Monterrey managed to equalize with a last-minute goal, leaving the series wide open for the return leg in Mexico.
This result makes Thursday's match a crucial one.
Monterrey enters the game as the favorite, playing at home, while Xelajú, though considered the underdog, comes with hopes of pulling off a surprise and advancing based on the overall result.
⚽ Match Details
📅 Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 9:00 PM (Central Mexico Time) — 10:00 PM ET in the U.S. and midnight in much of South America.
📍 Stadium: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico
📌 Competition: Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 — Return leg of the first round
📺 Where to watch Monterrey vs Xelajú live?
The match can be followed live on TV and streaming depending on your region:
📡 Broadcast
FOX One / FOX+ — main channels broadcasting the match in Mexico through their paid TV services and digital platforms.
Minute-by-minute online broadcast on sports websites with commentary and statistics.
💡 In several regions of Central America, South America, and the U.S., digital streaming options are also available through apps like Disney+ Premium or ViX Premium, which hold the tournament rights.
🎯 What’s at stake?
This return leg will decide which team advances to the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup.
Monterrey, with the advantage of playing at home, will look to impose its offensive style and resolve the series, while Xelajú will try to keep the tie close and take any opportunity to advance or force a tiebreaker.
📊 Key Stats and Background
🔹 The 1‑1 draw in Guatemala leaves the series very open for the return leg in Monterrey.
🔹 Monterrey has had some ups and downs recently in the domestic league, but remains the favorite to advance.
🔹 Xelajú returns to continental competition after several years, aiming to make history for the Guatemalan club.
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🧠 Pre-Match Expectations
Fans are expecting an intense clash at the Gigante de Acero, with Monterrey controlling possession and looking to open the scoring, while Xelajú might rely on quick transitions and a compact defense to try to surprise.
The full stadium atmosphere and the pressure of advancing make this one of the most exciting matchups of the first round of the Champions Cup.
