By Wilson Florez
07 Aug 2024, 08:50 AM EDT
The Leagues Cup 2024 It has been a difficult tournament for the Mexican teams. The Liga MX representatives have had problems getting the matches ahead. The round of 32 has already begun and Lisandro Magallán believes that a very different cup is beginning.
The Pumas of UNAM managed to transcend in the group stage, but without winning any match in the 90 minutes. The university group lost against Austin FC and then tied with Rayados de Monterreya club that would later win in a penalty shootout.
In general terms, the Mexican clubs did not fare so well. However, the captain of the UNAM Pumas believes that In the knockout phase, a different tournament begins.
“The reality is that a new tournament is starting now, it’s a toss-up. The details will define the match and that is where we have to be attentive. Then, as for what Pumas generates, we are aware of the responsibility we already have to wear the shirt and Obviously our goal is to win.“Magallán said before the match against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Home field advantage affects Mexican teams
Among the possible causes of the poor performance of Mexican clubs, Lisandro Magallán explains that playing in the United States conditions the teams of the MX League. The UNAM Pumas footballer believes that American clubs have an advantage by playing an entire tournament in their comfort zone.
“I think that is the biggest advantage that one league has over the other, home field. The issue of working in your habitat, you finish training, go home, and live as you always do. And for the Mexican teams, obviously, the issue of travel, logistics, living in very good hotels is burdensome, but it is still another type of village. It’s not the same as training on your training field, on your court, being with the daily routine you’re used to.”, he explained.
UNAM Pumas and Vancouver Whitecaps They will face this Wednesday, August 7th for a place in the round of 16 of the competition. The game will be played at the BC Place StadiumThe winner will face either the Seattle Sounders or the Los Angeles Galaxy in the next round.
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