Mexican players in Europe see limited action with only 65 minutes played
Six Mexican players combined for just 65 minutes of play out of 540 possible across European club competitions this week.
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Mexican footballers in Europe are facing a concerning lack of playing time. During midweek European club competitions, six national representatives combined for only 65 minutes out of a possible 540, reflecting the limited roles many currently hold at their clubs.
In the Champions League, Santiago Gimenez was the only Mexican to feature, playing five minutes for Porto against Real Betis. Meanwhile, Obed Vargas of Atletico Madrid and Alvaro Fidalgo of Betis did not participate.
In the Europa League, Mateo Chavez came off the bench for AZ Alkmaar to play 15 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Armando ‘Hormiga’ Gonzalez, the Olympiacos forward, added 24 minutes in a 1-0 win against Marseille.
In the Conference League, Rodrigo Huescas continues to regain rhythm following a 2025 injury. The Mexican full-back participated for 21 minutes in Copenhagen's 3-0 victory over Braga.
The situation is further complicated by the injury to Raul Jimenez. The starting striker for the Mexican national team is sidelined for at least three months and is not expected to return until early February.