THE National University Cougars they left on wednesday Canada looking for an international revenge, after what happened during his last participation in concachampions. The Cats seek to remove the thorn from this defeat in the final against the Seattle Sounders in 2022. Now in the contest that will bring together the 18 teams from MX League and the 29 MLS teamsthey will start their way in search of glory in Montreal.
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At noon, and with a full team, the cougars of Antoine Mohamedthey left from Mexico City International Airport. They should arrive this afternoon in the Canadian capital to prepare for their debut this Saturday at the Saputo Stadium.
Directed by Adrian Aldrete, Jesus Molina and Juan Antonio Dinnenothe jig auriazul monopolized the cameras of the terminal 2. Some fans took advantage of the moment to take photos with their idols. Where the most requested to take a postcard was Cesar Huertawho with his performances won the affection of the stands.
And although the draw against the Tuzos of Pachuca last Sunday did not leave them very motivated, they are aware that there are many things to improve in order to achieve victory against FC Montrealwho occupy the tenth place in the ranking Eastern Conference and drag three losses and only one victory in their last four duels.
After their duel on Canadian soil, the National University Club will leave for the American capital, where they will prepare for their second match of the group stage against DC United and seek to access the next round in the Audi field.
Finally, the classification of Pumas should not be complicated, since the United like him Montreal They are not at their best. Both are in ninth and tenth place respectively after 24 weeks in the North American Championship.
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ADRÍÁN ALDRETE: “WE MUST ACCOUNT”
Pumas winger and captain Adrián Aldrete is aware of the debt they owe to the fans for the absence of titles during the last years. But if anyone wants to change that, it’s him.
“I think that with the group that we have formed, with the technical staff that we have expectations are high. So even if the process is just beginning I think we have to realize nowstart with results,” he said.
The tournament lasted turkish mohammed He arrived to save the team in March, with a few days left in the regular tournament, a time that it was not enough to reach the repechage. However, the strategist’s style is getting noticed more and more and they hope to match the Argentine’s work on the pitch.
“We already have a period of work where we have increasingly grasped Antonio’s idea, so we hope that these high expectations will be met.”
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