Two clubs chasing Copa MX glory will do battle today in a cup match between Monterrey and Pachuca. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 10 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Tecnológico in Monterrey and can be live streamed here. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.
Despite poor form in league play—the club sits in the cellar with nine points—Monterrey have reverted to their usual potency in Copa MX competition. Los Rayados finished atop Group 1 following the round-robin stage of the tournament with 14 points. Ironically enough, it was Pachuca who finished second with 13. The two will meet for a third time tonight, much to the dismay of Monterrey.
Pachuca were the victors in the two previous meetings. Goals from Edgar Andrade, Hirving Lozano and Diego de Buen propelled the club to a 3-2 victory at the Estadio Tecnológico. They would follow up with a 2-0 victory at home just two weeks later.
Will they be able to deliver a third and final blow to Monterrey in the quarterfinals of the Copa MX? @SportsWN
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Pachuca's Alex Colón has struggled since joining the club in the summer transfer window. A stalwart in Ecuador's first division, Colón has fallen out of favor in league play. A better showing in tonight's quarterfinal will help return him to a level worthy of his talents.
Monterrey's Projected Lineup (5-3-2): Corral; Meza, Juárez, Hernandez, López, Carmona; Montes, Cardozo, Garcia; Pabón, Arce
Pachuca's Projected Lineup (3-4-3): Cota; Pérez, Herrera, Rodriguez; Andrade, de Buen, Gutierrez, Olvera; Lozano, Esqueda, Colón
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