Rayados de Monterrey has had another setback in the Apertura 2024 after losing 2-1 against América, with a last-minute goal by Álvaro Fidalgo at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. La Pandilla made a significant investment for this championship with the intention of being a standout team and winning the Liga MX title, which they have not achieved for five years. Among the notable signings are Spaniards Lucas Ocampos and Oliver Torres, Colombian Johan Rojas, and Mexicans Roberto de la Rosa and Fidel Ambriz.
Despite the high investment, the team has not managed to establish itself as one of the favorites for the title, often showing unconvincing play. Following the recent defeat, sports journalist David Faitelson criticized Rayados, pointing out that, despite their financial strength, their football performance is limited. During the broadcast of the match, Faitelson criticized the Monterrey institution, mentioning that it is a "cold-chested" team, rich in resources but poor in their play.
The TUDN analyst urged Rayados to play at their best in all their matches, and not only when facing their rival Tigres in the Clásico regio. Despite the loss to América, the team managed by Martín Demichelis remains in direct qualification zone, occupying fourth place with 25 points, although with one more match played. It is worth noting that a combination of results could drop the team to seventh place in the tournament table.
