The highly anticipated matchup between Tigers and Monterrey in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Liga MX League is set to take place. Known as the Clásico Regio, this match will determine one of the semifinalists of the Big Party.
Scheduled to kick off at 11:05 p.m. Eastern Time in the USA and 9:05 p.m. Central Time in Mexico, this showdown promises to be a thrilling encounter between two powerhouse teams.
Rayados de Monterrey, led by Sergio Canales, will be facing off against UANL Tigers, with Argentine Juan Brunetta in their ranks. Canales, who has been a key player for Monterrey with seven goals and four assists, will be looking to lead his team to victory.
Under the guidance of Argentine Fernando Ortiz, Monterrey secured the fourth spot in the overall standings with 32 points. Tigers, led by Uruguayan strategist Robert Dante Siboldi, finished fifth in the table with one point less than Monterrey.
The royal derby between Tigers and Monterrey is expected to be a tightly contested match, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. While Monterrey holds the advantage due to their superior performance in the round-robin stage, Tigers will be looking to capitalize on their attacking prowess.
With Tigres scoring 34 goals in the regular phase, including seven goals from Brunetta, the stage is set for an exciting clash between these two teams. The match will be broadcast live on TUDN, Fubo, and TUDN App in the USA, and Channel 5 and TUDN in Mexico.
Probable lineups for the match include Felipe Rodríguez, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Juan Brunetta for Tigers, and Luis Cárdenas, Sergio Canales, and Germán Berterame for Monterrey. The rematch is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the BBVA Stadium.