Published on: Aug 11, 2021 4:30 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 11, 2021 1:11 pm IST
MONT vs CRU Dream11: Monterrey will be taking on Cruz Azul for the first-leg of the semi final clash in the CONACAF Champions League at the BBVA Bancomer on Thursday. Talking about the standings in the Mexican League, Monterrey are 8th in the league with five points on board having won one and drawn two games so far. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul find themselves in at 11th with four points, as they’ve won won, drawn and lost one game each so far. It’s still early doors in the domestic league, and it is expected that both clubs will climb higher up the points table.
Both Monterrey and Cruz Azul also have the opportunity of winning an early trophy as well. Monterrey beat Columbus 5-2 on aggregate, whereas, Cruz Azul secured a comfortable 4-1 win on aggregate to Toronto in the quarter final stages. The winners of the tie ahead will be squaring off with either Philadelphia Union or Club America in the final.
Date: August 12, Thursday Kick-Off: 7:30 AM (IST) Venue: Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Where to Watch CONCAF Champions League Live: No Coverage in India
Monterrey News
Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns
Expected Changes and Strategy:
Luis Cardenas (GK) Jesus Gallardo Sebastian Vegas John Medina Edson Gutierrez Miguel Layun Arturo Gonzalez Celso Ortiz Rogelio Funes Vincent Janseen Maximiliano Meza
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Cruz Azul News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Jesus Corona is ruled out due to injury.
Sebastian Jurado (GK) Ignacio Rivero Julio Dominguez Pablo Aguilar Juan Escobar Rafael Baca Jonathan Rodriguez Yoshimar Yotun Walter Montoya Bryan Angulo Santiago Gimenez
Duvan Veraga can play a pivotal role in the forward line for CF Monterrey. Veregara has two goals from the two appearances this season.
Santiago Gimenez has impressed in the final third region for Cruz Azul. Gimene has two goals from the last three appearances. He can be included to the MONT vs CRU Dream11 Team as well.
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Differential Picks
Maximiliano Meza and Arturo Gonzalez both have a goal each from the three appearances this season for Monterrey.
Jonathan Rodriguez can pack a punch in the final third region for Cruz Azul. Rodriguez registered 26 goals from 44 appearances last season.
GK: L Cardenas DEF: P Aguilar, S Vegas, J Escobar, E Gutierrez MID: M Meza, A Gonzalez, R Baca FOR: J Rodriguez, S Gimenez, D Vergara
Both sides will be up for the task, as a win by aggregate will book them a berth for the finals. Monterrey will be making the most of home advantage, while, Cruz Azul is expected to keep things tight at the back. However, the MONT vs CRU Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Monterrey to get the win here.
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