In an all-Mexican affair, Monterrey and Club America meet on Thursday at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League Final.
The Rayados clinically beat Cruz Azul 5-1 overall in the semi-finals, while Los Aguilas defeated the MLS Philadelphia Union team 4-0 in two games.
This is Monterrey’s second final in three years, having won the title in 2019, as America reaches the final for the first time since winning the title in 2016.
The teams are no strangers to each other, having faced each other on several occasions in domestic Liga MX matches over the years, while their last meeting was during the 2021 Clausura in January.
Monterrey vs Club America Head to Head
Club America have won 21 of their last 52 clashes with Monterrey, who have only beaten them 15 times during that span.
This includes a victory in their last two meetings.
Monterrey Form Guide (all competitions): WLLLL
Club American Form Guide (all competitions): WWWW
Monterrey vs Club America team news
Monterrey
Although there is no risk of injury to Los Albiazules, Head coach Javier Aguirre will be concerned about his team’s attacking problems.
They haven’t scored a single goal in each of their last three games and need to find their attacking shoes if they are to win the centerpiece clash.
Injured: Nothing
Suspended: Nothing
Unavailable: Nothing
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America Club
Leonardo Suarez is the only notable absentee from the squad. Having missed their last clash, he’s almost certain to stay away for this one, too.
Jorge Sanchez came back from the bench in his win over the Tigers after recovering from an injury and is pushing for a start here.
Injured: Leonard Suárez
Suspended: Nothing
Unavailable: Nothing
Monterrey vs Club America Predicted XI
Monterrey (4-2-3-1): Luis Cardenas; Edson Gutiérrez, César Montes, Héctor Moreno, Daniel Parra; Érick Aguirre, Matías Kranevitter; Joel Campbell, Alfonso González, Duván Vergara; Alphonse Alvarado.
Club America (4-3-3): Guillermo Ochoa; Miguel Layun, Jordan Silva, Sebastián Cáceres, Luis Fuentes; Antonio Lopez, Pedro Aquino, Alvaro Fidalgo; Sebastián Córdova, Henry Martin, Salvador Reyes.
Prediction Monterrey vs Club America
Monterrey got the better of Club America last season, securing a league brace against their rivals, but times have changed.
While they are currently struggling and haven’t scored a goal in their last three games, Los Aguilas are flying right now.
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Considering that they also have a very talented and experienced squad, Santiago Solari’s side should comfortably win the title on Thursday.
Prediction: Monterrey 0-2 Club America
