Necaxa traveled to Monterrey to take on Los Rayados in the Estadio BBVA Bancomer knowing that a win would be needed to keep pace with Pachuca, who were 1-0 winners over Club Atlas earlier in the day. Monterrey also needed a win or draw to guarantee spending another week in third place above Cruz Azul, however the focus of the team was always going to be on the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League final against crosstown rivals Tigres UANL.
Monterrey featured a greatly changed starting eleven, with even Marcelo Barovero getting a rest.