Al-Hilal's 2-0 win against already-eliminated Pachuca at the FIFA Club World Cup keeps their hopes for the last 16 alive. Strong attacking play and tactical discipline stood out, but their fate remains in Salzburg and Madrid's hands. Pachuca exit the tournament after repeated defensive struggles.
Monterrey faced Pachuca in the Apertura 2017 Copa MX Final at Estadio BBVA Bancomer. Monterrey's history in finals contrasted with Pachuca's first appearance, raising the stakes for the teams, as a place in the 2018 Supercopa MX awaited the winner.
Pachuca and Tigres UANL fought to a 0-0 draw in Liga MX Clausura 2025, with both teams' goalkeepers making standout saves. Their tactical duel kept the scoresheet clean, maintaining Pachuca in sixth and Tigres in fourth place in the league standings.