CONCACAF Champions League
Monterrey is practically qualified already for the knock-out rounds, as even if they lose both games, they have to lose it by a big difference (and I doubt Marathon can beat them by more than 2 goals), and their followers must win both remaining matches, which seems a bit of a stretch to me. That is why the Mexicans have traveled to Costa Rica without some of their main players: FW Humberto Suazo, MF Nery Cardozo, GK Orozco, DF Davino, FW Arellano and MF Ayovi are all key pieces of the team, and none of them has made the trip. Even more, neither the coach Vucetich traveled to Costa Rica, so the team will be commanded by assistant Barra. This pretty much says a lot about how the Mexicans are treating their remaining games.
Saprissa might not have had the best start of the season, neither in their local league, neither in the Champions League, but at home, they are a real force, not a losing a single game so far, and having quite a nice goal difference. Another advantage for them should be the fact that they had to postpone their league match against Puntarenas last weekend, due to heavy rains, so that leaves the entire squad fresh and fit for this game. They will surely use their strongest line-up, and top scorer Sequeira is also expected to return to first-team action. I'm expecting an all-in performance from the Costa Ricans, and I think we have nice chances of witnessing the first defeat for Monterrey in the CL. GL!
Deportivo Saprissa DNB @ 1.71, 4/10
Result: 2-2, VOID
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