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Sergio Canales Suffers Season-Ending Injury for Monterrey
Bad news for monterrey. Following their 6-2 defeat against Toluca on Day 10 of the Opening Tournament 2025 of Liga BBVA MX, the team coached by Domènec Torrent has suffered a critically important loss.
Monterrey announced via social media on September 26, 2025, that midfielder sergio Canales will undergo surgery on his right knee, effectively ending his season.
TV Azteca Deportes reported the injury requires surgical intervention.
Details of the Injury and Surgery
The club confirmed Canales sustained the injury during the match against Toluca on September 21, 2025. The specific nature of the knee injury wasn’t immediately disclosed, but the severity necessitates surgery.
Mediotiempo details the timeline of events leading to the announcement.
The surgery will be performed by Dr. Rafael Ortega, a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries. A recovery timeline has not yet been established, but a knee injury requiring surgery typically sidelines a player for several months.
Impact on Monterrey and Liga MX
Canales’ absence is a major blow to MonterreyS aspirations in the Apertura 2025 tournament. The Spanish midfielder has been a key player for Los Rayados since joining the club in July 2024, contributing both offensively and defensively.
Prior to the injury, Canales had appeared in all 10 Liga MX matches for Monterrey this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. His playmaking ability and experience will be sorely missed.
As of September 26, 2025, Monterrey sits in 10th place in the Liga BBVA MX standings with 13 points.
The Liga MX general table shows the current standings after Jornada 10.
Sergio Canales’ Career Overview
Sergio Canales, born january 16, 1992, in Santander, Spain, has had a distinguished career in Spanish football. He began his professional journey with Racing Santander before moving to Real Madrid in 2010.
He has also played for Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis before joining Monterrey. Canales has represented Spain at various youth levels.
| Club | Years |
|---|---|
| Racing Santander | 2008-2010 |
| Real Madrid | 2010-2014 |
| Valencia | 2014-2016 |
| Real Sociedad | 2016-2019 |
| Real Betis | 2019-2024 |
| Monterrey | 2024-Present |
