Toluca concluded their preparations with a 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in a friendly match played on Saturday. The result, while carrying no competitive points, serves as a warning for the Red Devils ahead of the Liga MX restart, where they currently lead the table with 20 points from ten games.
A setback before the restart
The match acted as a final test before the return to official competition. Monterrey proved more clinical and secured the win with two goals to Toluca's one. This loss adds to a recent run of mixed form over the last five outings, where Toluca has recorded two wins, a draw, and two defeats.
Despite the stumble, the league picture remains strong. The team managed by Ignacio Ambríz sits first overall with six wins, two draws, and two losses, claiming a record of 23 goals scored and 12 conceded. Striker Fernando Viñas is the season's top scorer with four goals. The squad now turns its focus to the next challenge: an away trip to 15th-placed Tigres UANL on Saturday.
