Matías Almeyda urges Monterrey to move on and focus on Clásico Regio

Following a narrow defeat in the Leagues Cup final to Toluca, Monterrey manager Matías Almeyda has stressed the importance of a quick mental reset. The Argentine coach is urging his squad to put the disappointment behind them immediately, as their next challenge is the highly anticipated Clásico Regio against Tigres.

Almeyda offered his congratulations to the opposition while acknowledging that a single defensive lapse ultimately decided the outcome of the match.

Felicitar al rival por obtener la copa. And, well, I believe the match was well-contested, as a final should be. We were caught out by a play we had seen before, but that is the virtue of the rival and a bit of a mistake on our part. Matías Almeyda

For Almeyda, dwelling on the loss would be counterproductive. He emphasized that the team must accept the result and maintain focus on upcoming objectives. Drawing on his own experience as a player, he noted that the mental aspect, including composure and discipline, will be the decisive factor in the upcoming derby.

Despite missing out on the trophy, Almeyda remains committed to building a strong group and improving the team's standing. The focus now shifts toward the Apertura 2026 Liguilla, where he hopes to lead the team to a deeper run and successfully compete for the title.