After falling short of reaching the final in the previous edition, losing decisively to Columbus Crew, the Monterrey management decided to top off a highly attractive project made up of great European football players, such as Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, and ‘ Tecatito ’ Corona, with the addition of Sergio Ramos.

The Rayados-Whitecaps match couldn't be played at Estadio BBVA because of a Shakira concert held at the stadium

Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos’ hopes of landing a major continental title in North America have been ruined by pop legend Shakira.

Despite starting without several key players, such as Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, and the top scorer Germán Berterame, the Rayados dominated the match early on. It was in the 25th minute when Roberto de la Rosa took advantage of a pass from Erick Aguirre and scored with a precise right-footed shot.

Rayados hosts Vancouver Whitecaps in the second leg match of the Champions Cup Round of 16, game will be played in Torreón

The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter as Monterrey travels to Canada to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. However, one glaring omission from the Monterrey squad has caught everyone’s attention: Sergio Ramos will not be on the pitch.

A Shakira concert forced Monterrey to host Vancouver Whitecaps away from the Estadio BBVA in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 tie.