Rayados de Monterrey knocked out LAFC and advanced to the semifinals, a result that echoed across the Leagues Cup 2023 landscape as fans in North America watched closely. The quarterfinal clash brought a high-stakes showdown between the two heavyweights, set on the pitch at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and decisive playoff-style atmospheres in recent seasons.
In the buildup to the match, LAFC arrived buoyed by a confident win over Real Salt Lake, while Monterrey rode a wave of momentum after defeating Tigres in the round of 16 in a fixture widely regarded as a modern classic, known as the Clásico Regio. That particular victory carried extra weight as Sergio Canales made his debut for the club under the coaching guidance of Fernando Ortiz, signaling a new era for the team and heightening expectations among Monterrey supporters and neutral observers alike.
When the action began, the game unfolded with intensity, with both sides showcasing the quality that has defined their recent campaigns. Monterrey found themselves chasing a deficit at times, but they displayed resilience and a sharp edge in the final third. The turning point arrived late in the encounter as Víctor Guzmán, Sergio Canales, and Rogelio Funes Mori converted goals that flipped the scoreboard and propelled Monterrey into the lead. The final whistle confirmed a 3-2 triumph for the Rayados, sealing their place in the 2023 Leagues Cup semifinals and extending their run in a tournament that has grown rapidly in stature as a cross-border showcase of talent and competitive spirit. The performance underscored Monterrey’s tactical flexibility and depth, as well as Canales’s impact in his debut spell with the squad. [Goal]
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