Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League for the second year and qualified to the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup when they defeated Santos Laguna in the final.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Source: Apertura 2011 results Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Monterrey began their participation on December 11, 2011, against Kashiwa Reysol, team that defeated Auckland City in the preliminary round.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.