Monterrey vs. América: Time, Venue, and Broadcast
Time: 21:05 hours
Venue: BBVA Stadium, Monterrey
Broadcast: Canal 5 and TUDN
Monterrey’s Strong Start and Anthony Martial’s Debut
Monterrey, currently second in the table with 21 points, aims for its eighth consecutive win to match a historic record dating back to 1963. The team, led by Doménec Torrent, is motivated and eager to see the debut of newly signed French striker Anthony Martial, who recently joined from AEK Atenas. After training for the first time this week, Martial is ready to play against one of the toughest opponents in the tournament.
“Anthony is a trained player, in great shape. The upcoming match will be challenging, but we are very well-prepared,” said Torrent.
America’s Recent Setback and Focus on the Monterrey Match
America arrives “wounded” after losing the Clásico Nacional to Chivas but remains third in the standings with 17 points. They need a win to prevent Monterrey and Cruz Azul from pulling away at the top.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Santiago Mele, who has kept the net clean in two consecutive games, emphasized the team’s focus:
“Three points are three points, regardless of the opponent. This game is special, but we remain focused on our work,” Mele stated.
Friday’s Results: Cruz Azul Claims the Lead
The day started with Cruz Azul’s 3-2 victory over FC Juárez, bringing their points total to 23 and placing them at the top of the table after seven consecutive wins. Nicolás Larcamón praised his team’s consistency:
“Our goal is to be as high as possible. This process is still young, but the winning streak shows we’re on the right track,” Larcamón commented.
Friday’s Other Results
- Necaxa defeated Puebla 1-0
- Tijuana thrashed León 5-0
- Mazatlán drew 1-1 with Atlas
Other Matches in Jornada 9
In addition to the highly anticipated Monterrey vs. America clash, three other games on Saturday could shake up the middle of the table:
Pachuca vs Querétaro
Time: 17:00 hrs
Venue: Hidalgo
TV: FOX Sports
Pachuca seeks to capitalize on home advantage and maintain its historical dominance over Gallos Blancos, who haven’t lost in their last two visits to this stadium.
Pumas vs Tigres
Time: 19:00 hrs
Venue: Olímpico Universitario
TV: Canal 5, TUDN
Tigres arrives following a scoreless draw against Chivas in their postponed match, while Pumas needs a home win to avoid falling behind in the liguilla race.
Chivas vs Toluca
Time: 19:07 hrs
Venue: Akron
TV: Prime Video
Chivas aims to turn frustration into victory after their spirited performance against Tigres. Toluca, the reigning champions, have historically made life difficult for Chivas in Guadalajara.
The day concludes Sunday with Santos Laguna hosting Atlético de San Luis at the TSM Corona (17:00 hrs, ViX). The match pits a local team eager to react against a visitor with three consecutive wins against the Guerreros.
Key Questions and Answers
- What time does the Monterrey vs. America match start? The game begins at 21:05 hours.
- Where is the match being played? The venue is BBVA Stadium in Monterrey.
- How can I watch the match? The game will be broadcasted on Canal 5 and TUDN.
- Who is Anthony Martial and why is his debut significant? Anthony Martial is a 29-year-old French striker who recently joined Monterrey from AEK Atenas. His debut is highly anticipated as he aims to bolster Monterrey’s attack.
- What are America’s recent results and their current standing? America lost the Clásico Nacional to Chivas but remains third in the table with 17 points. They need a win against Monterrey to stay competitive.
