CF Monterrey beat Chicago Fire 2-1 in the Leagues Cup, using their 4-2-3-1 shape to pose the greater attacking threat despite having less of the ball. Monterrey recorded 16 shots to Chicago’s nine and generated 1.53 xG, compared with 0.99 for the visitors, illustrating how their more selective possession produced the stronger opportunities. Chicago operated in a 4-3-3 and held 55% possession, but Monterrey’s compact midfield base helped limit the effectiveness of that territorial advantage. Orbelin Pineda scored for the Mexican side, while Philip Zinckernagel supplied Chicago’s goal. The hosts placed four attempts on target and Chicago managed three, leaving the goalkeepers with relatively little margin for error. Monterrey’s goalkeeper saved 66.67% of the shots on target faced, while Chicago’s finished with a 50% save rate. Those figures aligned closely with the final score, as Monterrey converted enough of their superior shot volume to secure the victory without controlling possession. The result strengthens Monterrey’s Leagues Cup position.