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Rafael Márquez defines his chess for the duel against the United States

The tricolor colonel refines an offensive standstill in Glendale after confirming the presence of Gilberto Mora and betting on Hirving Lozano's return to the attack

rafael m rquez defines his chess for the duel against the united states
Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Oct 02, 2026 - 22:33 UTC
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Rafael Márquez will look for his strategy on the Arizona board to definitely break an inertia of two consecutive draws to ensure what would be his first official victory on the tricolor bench, so his tactical standstill was defined after confirming the participation of Gilberto Mora.

The 80th edition of this regional classic comes with an imposing historical weight, where the Aztec squad will try to expand its dominance of 38 triumphs over the 25 of the Americans in 92 years of rivalry.

MARQUEZ DEFINE YOUR ONCE! ???? After testing variants, rank your first test of fire against the United States. https://t.co/qpEEdYKlDt pic.twitter.com/5Cc9Rf7FPB

To safeguard the national arc, the colonel will maintain his absolute confidence in Raúl Tala Rangel, the goalkeeper of the Chivas that has consolidated as the definitive title since the past world championship and that in Chivas has consolidated after three years of title.

The central shaft will undergo obligatory modifications before César Montes’ injury drop, opening the door for Israel Reyes to take the position on the right side with the inamovible leader Johan Vásquez, but nobody could rule out Víctor “Toro” Guzmán.

The dilemma in the left side lies in choosing between the dismalness that the youth Mateo Chávez shows in the Dutch ballet or the worldwide hierarchy and experience that Jesus Gallardo brings, but surely the decision will fall into the defense of the Red Devils of the Toluca.

On the other hand, the right track remains the headache of the Tri due to the deficiencies shown by Jeremy Márquez before Peru and the low level that Jorge Sánchez drags on key quotes, but that does not indicate that he ends up betting on the young talent of the Blue Cross.

The medular zone will be commanded by Érik Lira in the containment, while the technical body debates whether the mixed steering wheel will be Luis Chávez or Luis Romo to accompany the recovered Gilberto Mora, however, no doubt who has an advantage is the steering wheel of the Chivas.

to ? The North American Classic brings a LOT of level!??? The U.S. has players from Serie A, Bundesliga and Premier League – which you already enjoy on our screens every weekend – who are looking to show their talent? Who of @USMNT do you think shines in it? pic.twitter.com/voSc0mrNFy