Rayados de Fernando Ortiz seek to break their losing streak against the team that caused the departure of 'Tano' from América.
Rayados de Monterrey has not been able to maintain the level it showed in the Leagues Cup to compete in the Liga MX under the orders of Fernando Ortiz. The team has four consecutive losses, including two in the Apertura 2023, placing them in tenth position after their participation in the United States. However, they face the match against Chivas, the team that caused their departure from Águilas del América after losing in the semifinals.
Rayados de Monterrey and Chivas have not made good impressions in the resumption of the Liga MX and both teams will face each other this weekend for Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2023 at Estadio Akron.
Fernando Ortiz, coach of Rayados de Monterrey, has suffered two consecutive defeats in the Apertura 2023 and will face his nemesis from the previous tournament: Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara, the team that caused his departure from América, the club that gave him the opportunity to debut as a coach in the First Division.
In the four occasions that 'Tano' Ortíz faced Chivas while coaching Águilas, the South American strategist has a positive record against the Rebaño, with two victories, one draw, and one defeat that led to his departure as América's coach.
The regular phase favors Fernando Ortiz against Chivas: in Clausura 2022 they drew 0-0; in Apertura 2022, they defeated Chivas 2-1; in Clausura 2023, they showed their superiority at Estadio Akron by defeating Rebaño 4-2 on Matchday 12.
However, the positive record of 'Tano' was overshadowed in the Clausura 2023 finals. The semifinals arrived and the América fans were hopeful of winning another trophy, as they had won the first leg by the minimum difference and the second match would be played at Estadio Azteca.
On the night of Sunday, May 21 of the current year, Chivas became the executioner of Fernando Ortiz. At home, with a full stadium, the Rebaño managed to come back with a 2-3 aggregate score, taking the final away from América and from 'Tano' Ortiz.
In addition, now coach of Rayados de Monterrey, Fernando Ortiz, will face the same coach who caused his departure from América, Serbian Veljko Paunovic, who promised to change the face of Chivas after their defeat against Santos in the last matchday.
Chivas will host Rayados de Monterrey next Sunday at 17:00 local time, a match corresponding to Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2023. It should be noted that Chivas will not have Alexis Vega, who will serve a one-match suspension after being sent off in Comarca Lagunera.