Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. local time at Estadio Victoria, with coverage on Azteca 7, Claro Sports, ViX Premium, and Claro Sports’ YouTube channel.
- Gerardo Arteaga was ruled out with a stomach issue, confirmed by coach Domènec Torrent ahead of the trip to Aguascalientes.
- Lucas Ocampos was left out as he continues post-treatment care following a viral facial paralysis, according to team reports.
- Luca Orellano did not travel as he builds fitness after going without competitive minutes since November 23 with FC Cincinnati.
- Necaxa opened with a 3-1 win at Santos and Monterrey lost to Toluca, as sporting director José Antonio ‘Tato’ Noriega presented new arrivals and acknowledged the poor start.