Monterrey and Santos Laguna will see the faces this Saturday, September 27 in a match corresponding to day 11 of the Opening 2025 Tournament of the MX League. Both squads are going through very different moments, although in a duel with a historical rivalry like this, nothing is written.
Rayados comes from a humiliating defeat per score of 6-2 against Toluca, while Santos defeated Xolos de Tijuana on the minimum difference on date 10.
Here we tell you what the headline of both squads would be for this weekend commitment.
Goalkeeper: Santiago Mele: When several analysts put Monterrey as the number one candidate … Toluca gave them a blow of reality and shook the club to their guts. Mele will seek to command Rayados back to the path of victory.
Right Side: Ricardo Chávez: The Mexican defense competes with Erick Aguirre for ownership. After the paper in the middle of the week against the devils, it seems that Chávez could start from the start.
Central Defense: Víctor Guzmán: The ‘Toro’ started the duel against Toluca in the substitute bank. Guzman still does not reach the level he had in Xolos, but at this time it could be the best option to cover the central.
Central Defense: Sergio Ramos: The Spanish soccer player’s game was not up to the expectations. Ramos is expected to get more concentrated and help the coup received not become a crisis.
Left side: Gerardo Arteaga: Arteaga would replace Luis ‘Bone’ Reyes for this weekend. The greatest of Arteaga’s virtues is to attack, although in defensive task he still leaves much to be desired.
Central midfielder: Jorge Rodríguez: Maybe he is one of the players with fewer lights, but he knows what his job is and fulfills it. It is a strong medium and its main task is the recovery of the ball.
Central midfielder: Óliver Torres: The former Athletic player of Madrid and Porto will dumbbell with the ‘cork’ in the middle of the court. Torres is more ductile with the ball than Rodríguez, so it will be one of those in charge of connecting the different lines.
Offensive midfielder: Sergio Canales: Since its arrival in Monterrey, the Spanish medium has become the best of the squad. This season wears the great amount of six goals and two assists in nine games.
Extrem right: Jesús Corona: ‘Tecatito’ showed that talent had not ended at the 2025 Club World Cup. However, Corona still does not weigh enough in Rayados. Add just a goal and an assistance this season.
Extreme left: Lucas Ocampos: The Argentine end is expected to start as a starter this weekend. Ocampos is one of the most dangerous attackers of Mexican football when it is fit and proposes it.
Centro Front: Germán Berterame: The Mexican Naturalized striker will continue with the responsibility of marking. Despite the arrival of Anthony Martial, Bertrame is expected to continue as a starter.
Probable alignment of Santos Laguna
Goalie: Carlos Acevedo
Defense: José Abella, Kevin Balanta, Jonathan Pérez, Bruno Amione.
Media: Santiago Marsical, Javier Güemez, Jordan Carrillo
Lead: Alberto Ocejo, Ramiro Sordo, Kevin Palacios.
