Sun Feb 02 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Rayados Seek First Win Against Necaxa Amidst Goalkeeping Concerns
**Monterrey, Mexico –** Monterrey’s Rayados will face Necaxa this Saturday at 7:05 PM local time at the BBVA stadium in a crucial match for their Clausura 2025 campaign. Currently languishing near the bottom of the table with three draws and a loss, the team desperately needs its first win of the tournament.
The team, coached by Martín Demichelis, is coming off a 3-3 draw against Atlas, a match marred by goalkeeper Esteban Andrada’s errors that directly led to two goals conceded. This continues a worrying trend of inconsistency for the team, which has gone six games without a victory, their last win being a 5-1 victory against Atlético de San Luis in the previous tournament’s semifinals. Defensive frailties are also contributing to Monterrey’s struggles.
Necaxa, on the other hand, arrives with six points from four matches and sits within the top eight teams. While they lost their last game to Cruz Azul, victories against Chivas and Atlético de San Luis demonstrate their capabilities.
Despite Monterrey’s six-game winning streak against Necaxa, the home team faces additional pressure. Three consecutive draws at the BBVA stadium (against América, Puebla, and Pachuca) have fueled fan discontent and put coach Demichelis’s position under scrutiny. A win is imperative not only to improve their league standing but also to appease the increasingly frustrated fanbase. The starting lineup is expected to feature Esteban Andrada in goal, with a strong offensive line featuring Canales and Berterame. A decisive victory is needed to quell growing criticism and avoid further jeopardizing their playoff hopes.
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