#carlos alberto

This is an Apertura quarter-final rematch. Monterrey got the better of Cruz Azul last time out and will go into this game as favorites. However, they've yet to put any points on board, whereas Cruz Azul have, at the very least, got a draw in their first Clausura game. Monterrey have also got the superior head-to-head record with 10 wins, 12 draws,…

Qatar became the first home nation to be eliminated from their own tournament after only two World Cup fixtures. Qualification from Group A became mathematically impossible after Ecuador's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. The opening day 2-0 defeat to Ecuador meant they became the first host nation ever to lose their first match of a World Cup. If…