Club América striker Miguel Ángel Borja and Monterrey head coach Matías Almeyda have exchanged public remarks ahead of their clubs’ Liga MX Apertura match this Saturday at Estadio Azteca. The verbal sparring follows comments from Almeyda regarding the current state of the Monterrey project, which prompted a direct response from the Colombian forward.
Almeyda’s Assessment of Monterrey’s Season
In the lead-up to the Week 11 clash, Matías Almeyda addressed the progress of his Monterrey squad, positioning their performance as a work in progress. “The word process is something we all talk about, and we use it often to describe how we are moving through this time,” Almeyda stated. The coach acknowledged a mixed bag of results, noting that while the team has secured important points, they have also struggled to meet expectations in certain fixtures.
Almeyda downplayed the significance of the upcoming match against América as a barometer for his team’s standing. “I don’t look at América to see where we are; we already know where we are and what we have to do,” he added, emphasizing that the focus remains on internal development rather than external validation.
Borja’s Response to the Monterrey Manager
The dialogue shifted when reporters asked Miguel Ángel Borja about Almeyda’s comments. The América striker, who has recorded four goals in 113 minutes of play this season, issued a brief but pointed response. “Better that he talks like that; if he says it and considers it that way, we will see tomorrow,” Borja said. “We will see each other there at the stadium and we will see what is going to happen.”
Despite the tension, Borja maintained a professional tone regarding the opposition. “I think the respect from us toward them is there; we know it is a great institution and we will see each other there at the Azteca,” he noted.
Context of the Apertura Standings
Club América currently sits in second place with 20 points, trailing league leader Toluca only on goal difference. Monterrey enters the contest in 10th place with 13 points, sitting one point behind Tijuana, which currently holds the final playoff qualification spot.
Saturday Match Details
The match between América and Monterrey is scheduled for Saturday night at the Estadio Azteca.
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