The Monterrey soccer team, known as Los Rayados, is poised to achieve direct qualification for the Liguilla. On Saturday night, January 25, 2025, they will face Cruz Azul at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario during Jornada 15 of the Torneo Apertura.
Current Standings and Goals
Currently, Monterrey holds the third position in the General Standings with 30 points. While they have already secured a spot in the Final Phase, their goal is to avoid the Play-In by qualifying directly for the Liguilla of Liga BBVA MX.
Match Details Against Cruz Azul
The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:05 hours. Monterrey’s strategy is to claim victory over Cruz Azul in Mexico City. They need just one point from this match or rely on Tijuana and Pachuca to not win their games to advance to the playoffs.
Path to Leadership
If Monterrey secures all three points, they could ascend to the top of the league standings. This outcome would require favorable results such as a loss for Toluca and a non-victorious outcome for América.
Recent Performance Against Cruz Azul
In their last ten encounters with Cruz Azul in Mexico City, Monterrey has recorded:
- 4 wins
- 4 draws
- 2 losses
This history shows positive momentum as they approach the match.
Player Contributions and Statistics
Germán Berterame is the standout player for Monterrey, leading the team’s goal-scoring efforts with 9 goals. He trails Toluca’s Paulinho by just one goal in the individual scoring race.
Supporting Scorers
Sergio Canales and Lucas Ocampos follow Berterame with 7 and 5 goals, respectively. As a team, Monterrey boasts the second-best offensive performance in the league, netting a total of 30 goals shared among 11 different players.
Emerging Talent
One of the notable emerging players is Joaquín Moxica, who scored his first professional goal against Juárez after only 10 matches in the Primera División. This highlights the strength of Monterrey’s youth development program.
As they prepare for the upcoming crucial match, Los Rayados are focused on consolidating their position and aiming for a successful tournament conclusion in the Liguilla.
