Monterrey Vs. Real Salt Lake, CONCACAF Champions League: Breaking It Down Position-By-Position
In honor of what really is a historic meeting between Real Salt Lake and Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions League finals, RSL Soapbox and FMF State of Mind have collaborated on a rather epic undertaking. The two SB Nation sites are breaking down the match up position-by-position.
First up, FMF State of Mind looks at Monterrey’s goalkeeper Jonathan Orozco. Although he has just one cap for the Mexican national team, Orozco might be the best goalkeeper playing in the Mexican Primera.
At just 24 years of age, Orozco is already an incredibly accomplished player. He’s started well over 100 professional games for Monterrey in his young career, helping his team to two titles in the Mexican Primera. Additionally, he’s been the starter in two tournaments where Monterrey ended the regular season with the best record, but did not win the title in Liguilla.
Next up, FMFSoM looked at the Monterrey defense. While defense may not be Los Rayados’ specialty, they are no slouches in back.
Of the four areas of the team, goalkeepers, defense, midfield, and forwards, defense is probably the weakest for Monterrey. However, this does not mean their defense is weak. This is a complete team, and they match up evenly (at worst) with Salt Lake in all areas of the pitch. Vice captain Jose Basanta, a central defender, is probably the most consistent player at the back. Long time Mexican international Ricardo Osorio is also first choice, and Sergio Perez has claimed a regular starting spot recently.
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