{"id":40319,"date":"2026-02-04T20:31:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/xelaju-mc-faces-monterrey-tonight-in-concacaf-champions-cup-first-leg\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:32:17","slug":"23339-xelaju-mc-faces-monterrey-tonight-in-concacaf-champions-cup-first-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/23339-xelaju-mc-faces-monterrey-tonight-in-concacaf-champions-cup-first-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Xelaj\u00fa MC faces Monterrey tonight in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xelaj\u00fa MC<\/b> faces Monterrey<\/b> tonight in a historic CONCACAF Champions Cup<\/b> first leg. The Guatemalan side<\/b> returns to the competition for the first time since 2012-13<\/b>. Everything is on the line as these rivals meet again after 13 years<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Kickoff Time<\/b>: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 5:00 PM PT (8:00 PM ET)<\/li>\n
  • Venue<\/b>: Estadio Mario Camposeco in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Last Meeting<\/b>: 2012-13 Quarterfinals<\/b>, Monterrey won 4-2 aggregate<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Tournament<\/b>: CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One<\/b>, first leg of two-game series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Xelaj\u00fa Returns After Historic Central American Cup Run<\/h2>\n

    CSD Xelaj\u00fa MC<\/b> qualified for tonight’s competition as a finalist in the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup<\/b>. Los Chivos have not appeared in the Champions Cup<\/b> since the 2012-13 edition<\/b>. Their return represents a major achievement for the Guatemalan club<\/b>. The team boasts strong confidence from recent regional success, bringing home proven talent.<\/p>\n

    Goalkeeper Rub\u00e9n Dar\u00edo Silva<\/b> earned Best Goalkeeper honors<\/b> at the Central American Cup<\/b>. Midfielder Jes\u00fas L\u00f3pez<\/b> and forward Pedro B\u00e1ez<\/b> will be key attacking threats. Xelaj\u00fa<\/b> has never defeated a Mexican club<\/b> in this tournament’s history, winning only against Cruz Azul in 1982<\/b> after that club withdrew.<\/p>\n

    Monterrey Brings Five Championships, Star-Studded Roster to Guatemala<\/h2>\n

    CF Monterrey<\/b> has won the Champions Cup five times<\/b>, most recently in 2021<\/b>. The Mexican powerhouse<\/b> qualified as runners-up of Apertura 2024 in Liga MX<\/b>. Last season’s Champions Cup<\/b> saw them reach the Round of 16<\/b>. They bring an elite roster featuring some of CONCACAF’s<\/b> finest talent to this first leg.<\/p>\n

    Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales<\/b> and Oliver Torres<\/b> anchor midfield duties. Attackers Jes\u00fas “Tecatito” Corona<\/b>, Lucas Ocampos<\/b>, and Anthony Martial<\/b> provide world-class finishing firepower. Monterrey<\/b> has defeated every Guatemalan club<\/b> they have faced in two-legged series.<\/p>\n

    Head-to-Head History, Team Form, and Matchup Details<\/h2>\n

    Monterrey<\/b> dominated their last meeting in the 2012-13 Quarterfinals<\/b>. The first leg saw Hiram Mier<\/b>, Aldo de Nigris<\/b>, and Tecatito Corona<\/b> score in a 3-1 victory<\/b> in Quetzaltenango<\/b>. The second leg in Monterrey<\/b> ended 1-1<\/b>, giving the Rayados<\/b> a comfortable 4-2 aggregate victory<\/b>. Overall, Monterrey<\/b> has faced Guatemalan clubs three times<\/b> and advanced on all three occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nXelaj\u00fa MC<\/td>\nMonterrey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recent History<\/td>\nFirst Champions Cup appearance in 13 years<\/b><\/td>\nFive-time Champions Cup champions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Key Goalkeeper<\/td>\nRub\u00e9n Dar\u00edo Silva<\/b> (Central American Cup MVP)<\/td>\nFive championship experience<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Star Attackers<\/td>\nPedro B\u00e1ez, Jes\u00fas L\u00f3pez<\/b><\/td>\nTecatito Corona, Anthony Martial, Lucas Ocampos<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    “Xelaj\u00fa and Monterrey meet again in the Champions Cup after facing each other in the Quarterfinals of the 2012\/13 edition, a series won 4-2 on aggregate by the Mexican side.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 CONCACAF<\/b>, Official Tournament Coverage<\/p>\n

    What’s at Stake for Both Teams Tonight in Guatemala<\/h2>\n

    This first leg carries enormous weight for both clubs. Xelaj\u00fa<\/b> fights to prove they belong among CONCACAF’s elite<\/b> after a 13-year absence<\/b>. A strong home result could shift momentum toward the second leg in Monterrey<\/b>. The Guatemalan crowd<\/b> at Estadio Mario Camposeco<\/b> will provide significant home-field advantage. Monterrey<\/b> aims to protect their perfect record against Guatemalan opponents<\/b> and advance with a commanding series lead.<\/p>\n

    A draw or narrow loss<\/b> keeps Xelaj\u00fa’s hopes alive<\/b> for the second leg in Mexico<\/b>. Meanwhile, Monterrey<\/b> seeks a decisive winning margin to end the tie quickly at home.<\/p>\n

    Can Xelaj\u00fa Shock Monterrey and Rewrite Central American Football History?<\/h2>\n

    Tonight’s match represents more than just a Champions Cup tie<\/b>. For Xelaj\u00fa MC<\/b>, it’s a chance to prove their remarkable recent form translates to the continental stage. Monterrey’s dominance<\/b> over Guatemalan sides<\/b> is well documented, but sports provide surprises. Home advantage<\/b>, Silva’s outstanding goalkeeping<\/b>, and tactical discipline could create chaos for the Mexican powerhouse<\/b>. Fans across Central America<\/b> will be watching intently to see if Guatemala’s<\/b> best club can finally crack the code against CONCACAF’s<\/b> elite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":40318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Rub\u00e9n Dar\u00edo Silva\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jes\u00fas L\u00f3pez\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2153289\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Pedro B\u00e1ez\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sergio Canales\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3609942\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Oliver Torres\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3460315\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jes\u00fas \\\"Tecatito\\\" 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