Rayados Advance to Leagues Cup 2026 Semifinals with Win Over Chicago
Monterrey’s Rayados have secured their spot in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup 2026 after a strong performance against MLS team Chicago. Throughout the match, Rayados demonstrated their superiority, although they initially missed a penalty that could have given them the lead. Just minutes before halftime, Guzmán delivered a powerful header to put Monterrey ahead.
As the second half commenced, Rayados maintained control of the game. However, a critical mistake while attempting to play out from the back allowed Chicago to capitalize, resulting in an equalizer.
With fewer than ten minutes remaining, Orbelín Pineda scored a stunning goal, sealing the victory for the Liga MX side. Despite Chicago’s stronger showing in the knockout stage leading up to the match, they were unable to overcome Rayados, who are now awaiting their next opponent in the tournament.
We have the first team qualified for the Leagues Cup 2026 semifinals.
Rayados were the better side throughout the 90 minutes against the MLS team. Monterrey had the chance to take the lead but missed a penalty. But just minutes before the end of the first half, a great header from Guzmán gave them the lead.
At the start of the second half, Rayados were in control, but a mistake while playing out from the back was capitalized on by Chicago, who scored the equalizer.
With less than 10 minutes left on the clock, a stunning goal from Orbelín Pineda gave the Liga MX side the win.
Chicago were the better team during the knockout stage, but they could not show it against a Rayados side that is now waiting to find out its opponent in the next round.
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