FC Cincinnati welcome Liga MX giants Monterrey to TQL Stadium for the primary leg of their spherical of 16 tie within the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The hosts conquered Jamaican aspect Cavalier SC within the first spherical of the competitors, profitable 6-0 on combination to progress to the subsequent part of the Champions Cup. Pat Noonan’s squad have loved a strong begin in MLS, too, choosing up 4 out of seven factors doable as they hope to repeat as Supporters’ Defend winners.
On the opposite aspect, Rayados have stormed to the highest of the 2024 Clausura desk with 22 factors from 10 video games performed in Liga MX. Brandon Vazquez, who’s set to return to Cincinnati to face his former membership on Thursday evening, has managed a powerful six objectives in 10 appearances after becoming a member of throughout the winter switch window. Monterrey made gentle work of Guatemalan aspect Comunicaciones FC, triumphing 7-1 on combination.
This is 90min’s preview of the primary leg between Rayados and the Orange and Blue.
FC Cincinnati vs Monterrey H2H File (Final 5 Video games)
That is the first-ever assembly between FC Cincinnati and Monterrey.
Present Kind (all competitions)
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FC Cincinnati |
Monterrey |
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Chicago Hearth 1-2 FC Cincinnati – 02/03/24 |
Monterrey 3-0 Pumas – 03/03/24 |
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FC Cincinnati 4-0 Cavalier SC – 28/02/24 |
Tijuana 1-1 Monterrey – 28/02/24 |
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FC Cincinnati 0-0 Toronto FC – 25/02/24 |
Juarez 0-3 Monterrey – 23/02/24 |
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Cavalier SC 0-2 FC Cincinnati – 22/02/24 |
Monterrey 0-0 Toluca – 18/02/24 |
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FC Cincinnati 2-3 Columbus Crew – 02/12/24 |
Monterrey 3-0 Comunicaciones – 15/02/24 |
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Nation |
TV channel/dwell stream |
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United Kingdom |
Concacaf GO, YouTube |
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United States |
Vix, FS2 |
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Canada |
OneSoccer |
Noonan will not have as a lot depth as he’d like in his backline, with Kipp Keller and Nick Hagglund set to overlook the conflict by way of damage. Keller is recovering from a concussion whereas Hagglund has suffered a setback with a hamstring drawback. Backup goalkeeper Alec Kann is within the remedy room with a hand damage and is anticipated to return to the Cincinnati bench later this month.
Evan Louro is about to tackle backup goalkeeper duties, whereas the likes of Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson and Ian Murphy will greater than possible function from the leap within the backline.
The Orange and Blue traded for USMNT full-back DeAndre Yedlin earlier this week and do not be shocked to see the veteran participant slot straight into the right-wing again place.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Monterrey (3-4-1-2): Schulte; Robinson, Miazga, Murphy; Yedlin, Nwobodo, Bucha, Orellano; Baird, Boupendza.
Studies surfaced earlier this week claiming Victor Guzman is about to overlook the conflict towards Cincinnati, with Tony Leone anticipated to take his place within the beginning XI. The 19-year-old joined over the offseason from MLS giants LAFC and has but to make an look for Rayados.
Jordi Cortizo and Cesar Bustor are each doubts for the sport, with the latter coping with a muscle drawback.
Vazquez performed 81 minutes final day out towards Pumas by which he bagged his sixth purpose throughout all competitions for Monterrey. Regardless of enjoying practically the whole recreation, you’ll be able to count on to see Vazquez within the beginning XI for Fernando ‘Tano’ Ortiz’s aspect as he does not wish to miss the conflict towards his former membership.
Monterrey predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (4-4-2): Andrada; Aguirre, Leone, Moreno, Arteaga; Corona, Rodriguez, Canales, Meza; Berterame, Vazquez.
It will be a troublesome check for Cincinnati, as Rayados will enter the tie as favorites to progress to the quarterfinals.
Reigning MLS MVP Lucho Acosta can be a hazard all through, however there is a cause Monterrey are high of the Liga MX Clausura desk. They will take a slender victory to the Estadio BBVA earlier than internet hosting the return leg on March 14.
