Mazatlán and Monterrey are set to clash this Tuesday, February 25, as part of the 9th round of the Liga MX Clausura 2025. With more than half of the regular phase tentatively passed, the significance of each match continues to rise, particularly for teams at the top of the standings. The home side, managed by Victor Manuel Vucetich, is coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to Necaxa and will be eager to end their current four-game winless streak, with the last victory occurring on January 28 against Club Puebla.
On the other side, Monterrey enters this match after securing a solid 3-1 victory against Atlético San Luis, riding high on two consecutive wins (previously defeating Querétaro). The Rayados are on the hunt for their third victory in succession, which has yet to be achieved during the current Liga MX season.
It's important to note, though, both Sergio Ramos and Óliver Torres will not be part of Monterrey's squad for this match. Ramos, the football legend who recently made his debut with Los Rayados, will rest as they prepare for their next contest against Santos Laguna next Sunday.
The likely lineup for Mazatlán against Monterrey includes goalkeeper Hugo González, with defenders Jair Díaz, Lucas Merolla, Roberto Meraz, and Samir, alongside midfielders Édgar Barcenas, Nicolás Benedetti, José Esquivel, Jefferson Intríago, and forwards Omar Moreno and Rodolfo Pizarro, all under the guidance of coach Vucetich.
Meanwhile, Monterrey’s expected formation features Luis Cárdenas as goalie, with Ricardo Chávez, Héctor Moreno, Antonio Leone, and Gerardo Arteaga anchoring the defensive line, paired with Iker Fimbres, Jorge Rodríguez, and Jesús Corona in midfield. The attacking trio consists of Nelson Deossa, Sergio Canales, and Germán Berterame, orchestrated by coach Martín Demichelis.
The stakes are high for both teams: Monterrey currently ranks 9th with 12 points after accumulating three wins, three draws, and two losses, whereas Mazatlán sits at 13th place with only eight points from two wins, two draws, and four losses.
Historically, Monterrey has dominated this matchup, remaining unbeaten with six wins and three draws against Mazatlán. The previous encounter ended with the teams drawing 0-0 during the Apertura 2024.
This matchup will commence at 21:00 hours, Mexico Central Time, at the Estadio El Encanto. Fans can catch the live broadcast via multiple networks including Azteca 7, Fox Sports, and Azteca Deportes Digital, with streaming available on Amazon Prime.
Ticket prices for attendees range from $420 to $1,440, with some sections offering buy-one-get-one deals through Boletomovil, indicating strong interest from the local supporters hoping to see Mazatlán break their current slump.
With both teams motivated to improve their standings, the expected prediction for this match hinges on the home advantage, but with Monterrey’s historical performance against Mazatlán, this could lead to yet another tight contest.