Matías Almeyda sees Rayados lose debut at BBVA Stadium

Matías Almeyda made his first appearance as head coach of Rayados de Monterrey in a pre‑season friendly held at the BBVA Stadium. The home side fell 1‑0 to Costa Rica's Sporting FC, with fans watching a subdued match on the morning of July 11.

The game served as the inaugural test for the upcoming Apertura 2026 campaign. The defeat highlighted early questions about Almeyda's tactical setup and defensive organization.