| Monterrey are underdogs in this clash against the runners-up in this year Champions League edition. Inter has a new coach, Cristian Chivu is on the bench and it will probably take a while before his signature can be seen. The Mexicans impressed with their offensive power in the domestic league, but were narrowly defeated by eventual champions Deportivo Toluca in the quarterfinals of the Clausura due to the away goals rule. Monterrey has lost only five of the last 20 competitive matches in all competitions. They also scored more than two goals per game in the CONCACAF Champions Cup before losing to Vancouver on away goals in the round of 16. The Nerazzurri have only won three games against Cagliari, Como and Torino by more than one goal. The most popular player in the Mexican's squad Sergio Ramos has already scored four goals in nine matches this season. |
