The teams are returning to the field at the BBVA Bancomer Stadium. The Rayados and the Tuzos did not break the tie in the first 45 minutes and the score is still 0-0.
An intense and disputed match is expected between two teams that come with confidence after defeating their opponents in the previous round.
CF Monterrey defeated Atlas 2-0 in their previous match. In the last 4 games played, they won 2 matches, lost 1, and drew 1. They have conceded 3 goals and scored 6.
Pachuca comes from a 2-1 victory against Atl. de San Luis. In the last few matches, they won 3 matches and drew 1. They scored 15 goals and conceded 5.
The home team is in second place with 34 points (10 W - 4 D - 2 L), while the visitors have 31 points and are in third place in the table (9 W - 4 D - 3 L).
The selected referee for the match at the BBVA Bancomer Stadium was Fernando Hernández Gómez.
Probable lineup for CF Monterrey today
The team coached by Víctor Vucetich sets up with a 4-4-2 formation with Esteban Andrada in goal; Sebastián Vegas, César Montes, Stefan Medina, and Jesús Gallardo in defense; Alfonso González, Matías Kranevitter, Celso Ortiz, and Maximiliano Meza in midfield; and Germán Berterame and Rodrigo Aguirre in the forward line.
Probable lineup for Pachuca today
On the other hand, Guillermo Almada's team takes the field with a 4-3-3 strategy with Oscar Ustari in goal; Kevin Álvarez, José Castillo Pérez, Óscar Murillo, and Mauricio Isaias in defense; Víctor Guzmán, Erick Sánchez, and Luis Chavez in midfield; and Avilés Hurtado, Nicolás Ibáñez, and Javier López in the forward line.