Monterrey and Portland Timbers will play for their lives in the Leagues Cup this weekend, as they will face each other in the Round of 16 of the tournament between Liga MX and Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, in which some Mexican clubs have already been eliminated.
Monterrey is one of the most powerful teams in Mexican soccer, so the fans expect them to advance to the quarterfinals at the expense of the Oregon squad.
How are Monterrey and Portland Timbers doing?
Monterrey was one of the most solid teams in the group stage of the Leagues Cup, as they advanced as the leader of Group 2 in the West with six points from two victories.
The Rayados defeated Real Salt Lake in their tournament debut to show their status as a team to beat, and in their second match, they came from behind and beat Seattle Sounders 4-2 to confirm their status as favorites.
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Meanwhile, Portland Timbers lost to Tigres in their second match in the Leagues Cup, a result that didn't affect them much as they defeated San Jose Earthquakes, allowing them to advance as the second-place team in Group 1 in the West Zone.
What time is the Monterrey vs Portland Timbers Leagues Cup match?
It will be this Friday, August 4th, at 8:00 PM Central Mexico time, when Rayados de Monterrey faces Portland Timbers in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup 2023.
What channel to watch the Monterrey vs Portland Timbers Leagues Cup match LIVE?
The match between Monterrey and Timbers will be broadcasted on MLS Season Pass, which is available through the streaming platform Apple TV.
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MONTERREY
Andrada, Guzmán, Medina, Moreno, Gallardo, Meza, Romo, Govea, Rojas, Cortizo, and Berterame.
PORTLAND TIMBERS
Ivacic, Bravo, Zuparic, McGraw, Mosquera, Moreno, Chará, Paredes, Loria, Boli, and Asprilla
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