Toluca head into matchday 7 of the Liga MX Apertura in fine form. Ignacio Ambriz's side travel to face Puebla at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Wednesday riding a wave of five consecutive victories, all achieved at home.
The Scarlet Warriors sit second in the standings with 16 points, just one behind leaders Guadalajara. Their last outing was an emphatic offensive display, a 5-2 win over Atlas this past Sunday. In that match, Alexis Vega, Jesús Angulo, Federico Viñas and João Paulo found the net for Los Diablos Rojos. Viñas, with three goals in five appearances, is the team's top scorer so far this season.
The match preview
Puebla, meanwhile, arrive off the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Necaxa last week. La Franja have shown inconsistency, with three wins and two defeats in their last five outings. Their starting lineup against Necaxa featured players like Kevin Velasco and Omar Moreno in attack. Toluca, in contrast, relies on the continuity of a unit that has worked perfectly. In the rout against Atlas, the defence was composed of Diego Barbosa and Bruno Méndez, while the creative midfield duties fell to Helinho and Nicolás Castro.
This match presents a different challenge for Toluca, who leave their Nemesio Díez fortress to face a direct rival on the road. A win could see them reach the summit of the table, depending on other results. Fans can check the full squad list and upcoming fixtures schedule on our site. The game is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time on Wednesday, September 16.
