The Honduran national team, known as “La Selección Catracha,” is aiming to deliver a wake-up call to Mexico’s team, “El Tri,” as they prepare for the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals.
The Mexican squad, facing a new challenge, will go up against Honduras on their home turf at the Estadio Francisco Morazán in San Pedro Sula. For this crucial match, coach Javier Aguirre has made some changes to the roster, bringing surprises compared to the previous friendly matches against Canada and the United States. Notable returns include Jesús Gallardo and Julián Quiñones.
Cruz Azul is contributing the most players to the national team for this matchup, with six members from the club making the trip. Among them are Ángel Sepúlveda and Alexis Gutiérrez, along with regulars Luis Romo, Charly Rodríguez, Erick Lira, and Jorge Sánchez.
Fans can expect a lively atmosphere as the stadium is set to be filled to capacity, posing a hostile environment for the Mexican team.
The match is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 15, starting at 8:00 PM Central Mexican time (9:00 PM Eastern U.S. time, 8:00 PM Central, and 6:00 PM Pacific). Viewers in Mexico can watch the game on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX, while those in the U.S. can catch it on Univision, TUDN, tudn.com, the TUDN app, and ViX.
Historically, Mexico and Honduras clashed in a high-stakes match during the quarter-finals at the Estadio Azteca, where Luis Chávez scored a stunning goal, followed by Edson Álvarez’s last-minute equalizer that led to a penalty shootout. In that tense encounter, Mexico emerged victorious, securing their spot in the Copa América.
This upcoming match presents an exciting opportunity for both teams, with Mexico looking to assert dominance while Honduras seeks to prove themselves on home soil. Fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest full of passion and skill.
In summary, as the teams prepare to face off, this quarter-final promises to deliver intense action and highlights the fierce rivalry in Concacaf football.