We’ve mentioned how important UANL Tigres vs. Monterrey is in terms of the visitors’ season. However, Saturday’s match at the Estadio Universitario might be even more critical than that. At FMF State of Mind, SB Nation’s Mexican futbol blog, Kevin McCauley says that a loss here could mean the end of an era for a once spectacular Monterrey side:
UANL Tigres Vs. Monterrey, 2011 Apetura: Monterrey’s Dynasty In Peril - FMF State Of Mind
It seems hyperbolic to say that one game, especially a regular season game three weeks before the end of a season, can alter the course of a team significantly. However, this could be the case for Monterrey, especially in Mexico where owners are unbelievably short-minded. Should Monterrey lose their local derby and fail to qualify for Liguilla, Vucetich could find himself out of a job. Suazo and others could find themselves wondering what opportunities exist for them elsewhere.
Of course, things could turn around in a heartbeat with a Monterrey win tonight. It’s all up in the air, and the match this evening will mean absolutely everything.
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