Monterrey vs 26.08.26 00:302 – 1Full Time
Chicago Fire — Leagues Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Monterrey edge Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup quarter-final thriller
Monterrey beat Chicago Fire 2-1 in the Leagues Cup quarter-finals, holding off a spirited response from the visitors after leading at the break. The result continued a strong recent run for Almeyda's side despite a mixed run of league form in the weeks before this tie.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Víctor Guzmán broke the deadlock deep into first-half stoppage time, turning in a chance created by Gerardo Arteaga to send Monterrey in 1-0 up at half-time. Chicago Fire responded early in the second half through Philip Zinckernagel, who finished off a assist from Andrew Gutman to level the score at 1-1 in the 59th minute. Orbelín Pineda then restored Monterrey's advantage in the 83rd minute, settling the contest at 2-1.
Monterrey were the more direct side in front of goal, registering 16 shots to Chicago Fire's eight, despite the visitors enjoying more of the ball with 55 percent possession to Monterrey's 45. Chicago Fire arrived on the back of five straight unbeaten results, but it was Monterrey's clinical edge in front of goal that proved decisive on the night.
Víctor Guzmán scored the opening goal in first-half stoppage time and finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.2, edging out fellow scorers Orbelín Pineda and Philip Zinckernagel who both rated 7.9.
Monterrey more than doubled Chicago Fire's shot count, firing 16 attempts to the visitors' eight despite having less of the ball.
Monterrey beat Chicago Fire 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
Monterrey met Chicago Fire in the Leagues Cup (Quarter-finals). Kick-off was Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 00:30 UTC at SeatGeek Stadium. Referee: Rubiel Vazquez.
Team pages: Monterrey · Chicago Fire · Leagues Cup
Key moments
- 45' Goal: Víctor Guzmán (assist: Gerardo Arteaga) — 1–0
- 59' Goal: Philip Zinckernagel (assist: Andrew Gutman) — 1–1
- 83' Goal: Orbelín Pineda — 2–1
Starting line-ups
Monterrey (4-2-3-1)
Chicago Fire (4-3-3)
Pre-match read
Chicago Fire missing rotation midfielder Sergio Oregel
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About this match
On this page: the Monterrey vs Chicago Fire final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Monterrey and Chicago Fire team pages or the Leagues Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Monterrey vs Chicago Fire?
Monterrey beat Chicago Fire 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Monterrey vs Chicago Fire?
Víctor Guzmán (45') for Monterrey; Philip Zinckernagel (59') for Chicago Fire; Orbelín Pineda (83') for Monterrey.
›Where can I watch Monterrey vs Chicago Fire highlights?
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