Rayados vs Cruz Azul: how to watch the match, lineups and prediction

So much Striped as Blue Cross They started the 2024 Apertura Tournament with a victory, of the Liga MXbut now one of them could know defeat when they face each other this Saturday, July 13 at the BBVA Bancomer Stadium for Matchday 2.

The Gang added three points by beating the visiting team Pachuca by the minimum of the Spanish Sergio Canaleswhile La Máquina did the same against the Mazatlanwhich he hit with the solitary goal of the youth player Bryan Gamboa in it Sports City Stadiumalthough he lost due to the expulsion of the Paraguayan Camilo Candido.

It should be remembered that both met in the semifinals of the Clausura 2024, with the Celestes advancing after the 2-2 aggregate, thanks to their better position in the table. For the regios, the Argentine German Berterame He scored a double and the cement workers appeared Angel Sepulveda and the Argentine Carlos Rotondi.

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When? Saturday, July 13
Where? Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon
Stadium: BBVA (The Steel Giant)
Schedule: 9:10 p.m. (Mexico)

Channel: TUDN
Streaming: ViX+

After being absent due to injury and illness, respectively, Gerardo Arteaga and Victor Guzman They joined the team’s training this Tuesday and aim to play against La Máquina, which could be seen on social networks, and it was also reported that the Colombian Johan Rojas He has already served the one match suspension he had with his previous club.

For his part, the Spanish midfielder Oliver Torres He continues to train separately from the rest of his teammates as he recovers from his injury, thus delaying his debut date.

It should be remembered that Luis Romo He was discharged, as he joined the ranks of Blue Crossso he will quickly meet up with his former teammates.

Goalie: Esteban Andrada
Defenses: Gerardo Arteaga, Sebastian Vegas, Stefan Medina, Erick Aguirre
Midfielders: Sergio Canales, ‘Cork’ Rodriguez, ‘Tecatito’ Corona, Maxi Meza
Forwards: German Berterame, Roberto de la Rosa
Substitutes: Victor Guzman, Alessandro Tagle, Hector Moreno, Jordi Cortizo, Brandon Vazquez, Tony Leone, Luis Cardenas, Edson Gutierrez, Cristian Reyes, Joel Dominguez, Iker Fimbres

Although La Máquina started its path in the tournament with a victory, this week it sent a statement on social media to make it official that it will take legal action against its youth player. Rodrigo Huescaswho will wear the jacket of FC Copenhagen from Denmark.

On the other hand, this Monday the return of Luis Romo to La Noria, where he was champion, without knowing if he will get minutes against his former team next Saturday.

It should also be remembered that the Greek signing Giorgos Giakoumakis He was injured during the preseason and was expected to play Matchday 2, but the coaching staff does not want to risk him, so he would not return until Matchday 3 against Xolos.

Goalie: Kevin Mier
Defenses: Gonzalo Piovi, Erik Lira, Willer Ditta, Carlos Rotondi, Jorge Sanchez
Midfielders: Nacho Rivero, Charly Rodriguez, Uriel Antuna, Alexis Gutierrez
Forwards: Angel Sepulveda
Substitutes: Andres Montano, Amaury Garcia, Bryan Gamboa, Lorenzo Faravelli, Cristian Jimenez, Jorge Garcia, Raymundo Rubio, Andres Gudiño, Jose Suarez, Luis Iturbide, Luis Gutierrez

Both teams started with a narrow victory and have not made many changes to their rosters, so a draw is expected.

Prediction: Rayados 1-1 Cruz Azul

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