Monterrey vs. Atlanta United | Concacaf Champions League Preview

After bouncing back from a stunning first-leg loss, Atlanta United flexed their muscles to blow away Herediano and win 5-3 on aggregate in the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16, settling up a scintillating showdown with Mexico’s Monterrey in the Quarterfinals. Los Rayados survived a complicated tie to edge Alianza, 1-0, to book their ticket. Monterrey are currently second in Liga MX, one point behind fellow quarterfinalist Tigres. 

Monterrey

• Injury Report:
  • OUT: Arturo Gonzalez (M) – undisclosed
  • OUT: Jonathan Urretaviscaya (M) – undisclosed
  • QUESTIONABLE: Stefan Medina (D) – undisclosed
• Suspended: None
• Suspended after next caution: Adam Bareiro (F), Nicolas Sanchez (D)
• International duty: None

Atlanta United

• Injury Report:
  • OUT: Franco Escobar (D) – fractured right clavicle
• Suspended: None
• Suspended after next caution: George Bello (D), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (D), Pity Martinez (M)
• International duty: None

Series Matchup

• This is the first all-time meeting
• Concacaf Champions League history: Atlanta United – first appearance: 1 win, 1 loss, 0 ties (5 goals) … Monterrey – 4 appearances (2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2016/17): 28 win, 5 losses, 7 ties (80 goals)

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