Highlights
Its over
Rayados loses to Columbus Crew 2-1. In the first leg semi-final of the Concachampions Champions Cup. Cucho Hernández at 25 opened the scoring, Maxi Meza at 58', Jacen Russell-Rowe at 72'.
91' | The VAR analyzes a play
There are yellow cards that fly due to a problem between the players, Héctor Moreno turns yellow, Jesús Gallardo hits Cucho. The VAR speaks to the referee.
90'
4 minutes more in the game.
89'
Patrick saves Berterame's shot, the Crew escapes the tie.
87'
Esteban Andrada has a fight with Alexandru Matan, the game continues easily.
86'
Luis Romo sent a long-distance shot, the goalkeeper stops Patrick's ball.
83'
Maxi Meza leaves for Jordi Cortizo, Canales prepares the corner kick, which Monterrey does not take advantage of.
82'
Esteban Andrada saves Rayados on two occasions, Columbus close to the goal that breaks Monterrey's aspiration, Brandon left for Berterame. Jordi Cortizo is going to come in anyway.
Columbus Crew goal 2-1
Columbus Crew goal from Jacen Russel Rowe.
Jacen Russell-Rowe. 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/jmNYwLVeQb
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2024
72' |Columbus Crew goal 2-1
Columbus Crew goal, it's 2 to 1 on the scoreboard. Great header from Jacen Russell-Rowe appearing at the far post, Andrada can't save the goal.
68'
Monterrey comes from behind playing touch, but quickly loses the ball near Andrada's area.
66' | Yellow Card
There is a yellow card for Maxi Meza for a foul on Cucho Hernández for a blow to the leg.
64' | Change due to injury
Sean was looking for another shot on goal, Andrada saves. Erick Aguirre will leave due to injury, Toro Victor Guzmán comes in as a replacement.
Rayados Goal | 1-1
Goal from Rayados de Monterrey, Maxi Meza.
Monterrey levels things up in Columbus! 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/suXslWo81g
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2024
58' | Rayados Goal
Goal from Rayados de Monterrey, Maxi Meza tied the game, with the pass from Jesús Gallardo, finishing alone in front of the goal. The match is 1-1.
54' | Shot close to the goal
Monterrey's substitutes warm up, changes will come for the royals. Corcho Rodríguez shoots directly, but is blocked by the goalkeeper, after a pass from Canales.
50' | It could have been a goal
Sergio Canales arrived well from the wing, he sends the center but it is covered by the defense, the ball goes out, Tano Ortíz angry on the bench.
48'
Erick Aguirre commits a foul, but before asking for a corner kick, Rayados looks for the tie.
The second half begins
The second half begins, with a goal from Cucho, the Crew wins it from the first half.
This was the goal of Cucho |1-0
KING CUCHO 👑
🎥: @FOXSoccer
pic.twitter.com/xTlhGLrDwO — The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 25, 2024
halftime
We are going to halftime, victory for the Columbus Crew at the moment, 1 goal to 0 due to the score at 26' by Cucho Hernández. Brandon Vázquez missed two key chances in the game.
45' | Monterrey is saved
Great save by Esteban Andrada, Cucho Hernandez finishes outside the area, there is a corner kick for the Crew and Rayados almost makes a mistake at the start. Monterrey recovers the ball, due to a foul on Gerardo Arteaga.
One more minute in the game.
43' | Dangerous foul
Rossi is fouled, Corcho himself makes the tackle, the referee does not give the yellow card, there is a direct free kick, the Crew plays on the wing.
42'
Luis Romo fouls Rossi, but the Mexican claims that Diego's movement was exaggerated. There are 3 more minutes left in the game.
37'
Brandon Vázquez asks for a change of boots, a great tackle by Cucho to recover the ball, Gerardo Artega looks for Canales, to give the pass to Aguirre.
35'
Great cut by the Crew, Rayados looks for the tie, Sergio Canales asks for the ball, Erick Aguirre sends the center, the same Spaniard finishes, but the ball goes to the corner kick.
There is no corner kick.
33' | Possible injury
Steven Moreira is suffering from pain, it seems that he will not continue due to injury, he will try to see if his injury improves.
Columbus Crew Goal | 1-0
Cucho Hernandez's Goal.
CUUUUCHOO!! 👏
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2024
The Columbus Crew take the lead! pic.twitter.com/drfX52yv8o
28' | Near the tie
Erick Aguirre sends the center into the area, Jesús Gallardo finishes over the goal, Rayados close to the tie.
26' | Columbus Crew goal
Columbus Crew goal. Great score by Cucho Hernández, great chance from the wall, he entered alone without a mark, goalkeeper Andrada cannot save it.
21' | Monterrey's goal close
Brandon Vázquez shoots at the goal, it hits the post, a great pass from Sergio that the superman hits Patrick's post.
Brandon Vazquez off the post on the attack for Monterrey 👀 pic.twitter.com/yLWdIvpvS1
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2024
16' | Good Save
What a mistake by Diego Rossi, he can't shoot on goal, minutes later, Cucho Hernández shoots and Andrada takes the ball for the corner kick.
Another close call! Cucho creating opportunities for Columbus early pic.twitter.com/npQJapBCHK
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 25, 2024
11'
Cucho thanks after the first arrival of the Crew, Rayados is better with Brandon Vázquez giving the ball away, when he was able to shoot on goal again.
6' | Good Save
Huge save by Schulte, Brandon Vázquez misses the chance, after Romo gives him the ball. He could have been the first of Rayados.
4'
Maxi Meza delivers the ball, Rayados plays very well in the midfield, being the owner of the game.
1'
First foul of the game for Cork, Erick Aguirre clears the ball with the handoff.
First Half
The first leg semi-final begins between Columbus Crew vs Rayados.
Minutes from the start
We are a few minutes away from the start of the first leg semi-final between Columbus Crew vs Rayados.
The referee
The referee for this first leg semi-final between Columbus Crew vs Rayados will be Jamaican Oshane Nation, with an average of 3 yellow cards and 0.16 red cards per game.
Columbus Crew Lineup
Patrick Schulte, Rudy Camacho, Nagbe, Aidan Morris, Juan Hernández, Diego Rossi, Yaw Yeboah, Jacen Russell Rowe, Yevhen Cheberko, Sean Zawadzki, Steven Moreira.
Rayados Lineup
Esteban Andrada, Gerardo Arteaga, Sergio Canales, Maxi Meza, Erick Aguirre, Jesús Gallardo, Héctor Moreno, Brandon Vázquez, Luis Romo, Jorge Rodríguez, Stefan Medina.
Columbus Crew Subs
Hagen, Lapkes, Sands, Jones, Hinestroza, Habroune, Ramirez, Amundsen, Matan, Farsi, Arfsten, Mrowka.
Rayados Subs
Cardenas, Ramos, Guzmán, Govea, Gutiérrez, Berterame, Jordi Cortizo, Vegas, Poncho González, Aguirre, López, Garza.
Nahuel Guzmán's theme
Jordi Cortizo spoke about the situation of Nahuel Guzmán.
"We didn't realize, Andrada tells the referee that someone is giving me a laser, I didn't know until the end of the game, I went into the locker room, I didn't know anything, I had all the adrenaline."
They are already warming up
Both teams are already doing stretching exercises prior to the start of the game between Columbus Crew and Rayados in the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Not a test, but an opportunity 💪 pic.twitter.com/FnGFFXzUP6
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 24, 2024
The problem of Messi and Rayados
Jordi Cortizo spoke about the situation that existed with Messi in Miami, all the problems that existed.
“It was crazy, because there was no need for Messi to be like that, from half-time he went to look for the teacher, because of the statements, he was angry, the teacher was calm, it got him out of his temper, he told us to concentrate on playing, we we were calm. He was very crazy, a lot of security training in the locker room, I was in the locker room, there were two fights.”
The Superman of Monterrey
Brandon Vázquez in the Liga MX has 14 games, has 5 goals, every 145 minutes he scores a goal, 1.3 shots per game, 1 yellow card. In the Concacaf Champions Cup he only has 4 goals in the last 6 games.
The Hero of Columbus
The Colombian Cucho Hernández, 25 years old, is one of the team's scorers. In the MLS he has 7 games, 4 goals, 1 assist, he scores a goal every 153 minutes and takes 4.7 shots in each game. In the Concacaf Champions Cup he only has 1 in 3 games.
The teams arrived
Columbus Crew and Rayados have arrived at the venue, just minutes after they go out to warm up, after the actions begin in this match of the first leg semi-final of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Dressed for the occasion 💼 pic.twitter.com/Z6YrmBrW7g
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) April 24, 2024
A complicated start
The Columbus Crew is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 14 points, this Saturday they play an important game against Montréal at home, they have just tied 2 consecutive weeks against Real Salt Lake and Timbres.
Monterrey in danger
Remember that this weekend Rayados plays against Necaxa, on Sunday, April 28 in Aguascalientes, if they lose they go directly to the Play-in of the Liga MX. Having a tighter schedule, due to recovery time, it is mandatory that he win this Sunday.
They don't think about Necaxa
Tano Ortíz spoke about the issue of the Play-in that Rayados is playing, first they think of Columbus, then of Rayados.
"I'm not thinking about Sunday, I'm thinking about tomorrow to get a good result, where he has eliminated teams from Mexico, in recent years he has shown great respect for everyone, he is the last MLS champion, we will try to get a result good to be able to have a supposed final at home.”
Costumes
Everything is ready for the players from both teams to arrive, the locker rooms are already complete with all the players' accessories.
The fans arrived
The fans of both teams have already arrived at the Lower Field Stadium, waiting for their team and just minutes before they go out to warm up in this round of the Columbus Crew vs Rayados.
How is the group?
Tano Ortíz spoke about the topic of the boys, the mental state they have after a string of defeats.
"The players are fine, there was a string of games without winning in the league, they know that they are in an international competition, which they are having a good time, they take it that way, then we will think about Sunday in Necaxa, to position ourselves better "The series lasts 180 minutes, we must get a good result with our people."
“Accept defeats. Today, mine and the players' minds are set on the semifinal, in an international cup, the most important match is tomorrow, against a great team, the last MLS champion, it will be a difficult series to advance to the final."
Not Pressure
Tano Ortíz spoke before the game, making it clear that there is no pressure on the Gang for this semifinal.
“I don't have the word pressure in my vocabulary, kids like to do what they like to do since they were little, they feel pressure that way, we know that it is a semi-final, it gives you the possibility of entering a final, I can't Think about tomorrow if we can't pass and reach the final. In the second leg we will see what we are for, let's not get out of this semifinal, which is the most important thing that Monterrey is experiencing.”
We came back!
We are back to see the minute by minute of the match between Columbus Crew vs Rayados. We will soon share the confirmed lineups, as well as relevant data about the confrontation between these two teams.
Rayados Monterrey trains in Columbus
From the Lower Field Rayados Stadium in Monterrey I trained prior to the first leg, Columbus Crew. With a full squad looking to win in the first chapter to have an advantage for the return leg at BBVA.
They think of Columbus
Jorge Rodríguez spoke at a press conference about Columbus Crew's game, knowing that they must win this game to reach the return leg well.
“It is essential, because then we can define it at home, we know what the rival is, how well they play, we have to focus on our work, psyched to give our best.”
“Tomorrow's result is important to finish it at home, they have a good game, 3 important players up front, we know what we have to take care of and what we have to do to hurt the rival.”
Follow here Columbus Crew vs Rayados Live Score with VAVEL
In a few moments we will share with you the Inter Columbus Crew vs Rayados starting lineups, as well as the latest information from the Lower Field Stadium, such as statements from the protagonists, players to watch, interesting facts about these two teams. Don't miss any detail of the match with VAVEL's minute-by-minute live online coverage.
How to watch Columbus Crew vs Rayados Live Stream in USA?
USA Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
USA Time: 7:15 PM ET
USA TV channel (English): In Fox Sports
USA TV channel (Spanish): In VIX
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Date, time, TV Channel and Live Streamings for Columbus Crew vs Rayados: match for the in Concacaf Champions Cup?
This is the start time of the game Columbus Crew vs Rayados of Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 in several countries:
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TV channel and live transmissions |
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Argentina |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
21:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Bolivia |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
20:15 hrs |
In Star+. |
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Brazil |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
21:15 hrs |
In HBO. |
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Chile |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
21:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Colombia |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
19:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Ecuador |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
19:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Spain |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
12:15 hrs |
In Movistar Liga De Campeones. |
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Canada |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
19:15 hrs |
there will be no transmission |
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USA |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
20:15 hrs |
In CBS, FOX Sports and VIX. |
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Mexico |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
18:15 hrs |
In FOX Sports. |
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Paraguay |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
19:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Peru |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
21:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Uruguay |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
21:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
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Venezuela |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024. |
20:15 hrs |
In Star +. |
Columbus Crew vs Rayados bets
These are the bets for the Columbus Crew vs Rayados this Wednesday, April 24, with the Monterrey team as the favorite, taking the odds +187. The tie has been handled with a +245 and Columbus' victory with a +150. With the probability that both teams score with -138 and no with +100. Remember that the odds are changed by the actual match time, the casino of your choice.
Players to watch from the match
Monterrey's best player is Brandon Vázquez with 4 goals in the last 6 games, Jesús Gallardo has 2 goals equal to Germán Berterame. The assists leader is Maximiliano Meza with 5 assists, while the Argentine Berte has 2 assists.
Let's not shame Sergio Canales who has 5 goals in Liga MX and 4 assists. Even in this tournament he has not made his debut with goals or assists.
On the Columbus side, Aidan Morris has 3 assists being the leader, a great companion to Diego Rossi with 2 goals, Cucho Hernández has 1 goal as well as Alexandru Matan.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Monterrey
This week a new rumor was uncovered, this news attracted a lot of ridicule, Cristiano Ronaldo to the Rayados, knowing that the commander's current moment is not the best for Arabia, the rumors from the local press put one of the best in the world in the Liga MX, but this in view of the 2025 Club World Cup. Something that seems very far away, but this brought many mocking comments and famous memes from the fans of the arrival of the Bug.
How do the teams arrive?
Rayados comes to the close of the Liga MX season, Monterrey qualified for the quarterfinals, in position 4. Now Sunday will be their last game against Necaxa, from there they will rest and focus on the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup against Columbus.
On the other hand, the Crew, with only 9 games at the start of the MLS season, are in first fourth place in the American League. They eliminated the Tigres at home, they know what it's like to play against the royals. This week they face Monterrey, to travel home to face Montreal in the league. Coming from a 2-goal draw against Timbers.
Rayados eliminated Miami
The moment many believe that Inter Miami would be here against Columbus, the Mexican team eliminated Messi and company's team from the Concacaf Champions Cup, beyond the fact that Monterrey has a direct pass to the club World Cup, it has the responsibility of eliminate another team from the MLS. Now to the same monarch of the American league.
They already know how to play the royals
Columbus Crew eliminated Tigres, the MLS champion knows how to play Mexican teams. In the quarterfinals, back on penalties, they thanked Tigres, the Nuevo León team was the favorite, but the Crew won by 4 penalties to 3, after tying them at 1 goal in the 90 minutes. Now they are looking to eliminate Monterrey in the semifinals, to seek the club world championship.
MLS vs Liga MX
Another confrontation between the great club rivalry, Mexico vs. the United States, converted with the MLS champion, Columbus Crew against one of the most powerful teams in Liga MX. This is the second round of their confrontation in 2021, when Monterrey eliminated Columbus in the quarterfinals by 5 to 2. The first game in the United States this Wednesday, April 24 and the second leg on May 1.
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