This Thursday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m., Rayados de Monterrey will face Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The team coached by Fernando Ortiz wants to take another step forward in their quest for international glory, and will be looking to bring the advantage to Monterrey.

This will be the first time that Rayados will face Cincinnati, so they will be looking to strike the first blow of authority.

It will also be the first time that Rayados forward Brandon Vazquez will face his now former team after joining Monterrey in January of this year.

Rayados are undefeated during this 2024, with 14 games played, of which they have won 9 and tied 5. Cincinnati has played 6 games, with a balance of 4 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss.

In the First Round of the Champions Cup, Monterrey defeated Comunicaciones FC 7-1 on aggregate, and will be looking to repeat history against the U.S. team to advance to the Quarterfinals.

Andrés Jiménez