The Liga MX match between Rayados and FC Cincinnati at the BBVA Stadium on Thursday ended in a thrilling victory for Monterrey, thanks to a standout performance from their trendy striker.
The game saw Rayados take the lead before half-time with a goal from Luis Romo, who finished off a brilliant team play with a backheel that caught the Cincinnati defense off guard. However, FC Cincinnati fought back in the second half with a goal from Luciano Acosta to equalize the score.
It was ultimately Monterrey who secured the win with a goal from Brandon Vázquez, assisted by Maxi Meza, in the 67th minute. FC Cincinnati managed to pull one back with an impressive overhead kick from Aaron Boupendza, but it wasn’t enough to deny Rayados the victory.
With this win, Rayados have booked their spot in the next round, where they will face Inter Miami. The upcoming match against Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and others is sure to be a tough test for Monterrey, but they will be eager to continue their winning streak.
Monterrey’s clash with Inter Miami is set for April 2 and April 9, with both teams looking to advance to the next stage of the competition. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two talented teams.