The friendly encounter between Mexico and Uruguay, held at Estadio Corona, wrapped up on Saturday with a 0-0 stalemate.
Santiago Mele emerged as the standout performer of the match. The Uruguayan goalkeeper showcased an impressive display against Mexico, making three crucial saves.
Another key player on the pitch was Raúl Rangel. The Mexican keeper also delivered a solid performance, registering two crucial saves against Uruguay.
Mexico’s head coach Javier Aguirre employed a 4-3-3 formation, with Raúl Rangel guarding the net; a defensive line consisting of Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, and Jesús Gallardo; and a midfield comprising Érick Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, and Marcel Ruiz. Upfront, the attacking trio featured Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving Lozano.
Meanwhile, Marcelo Bielsa’s side deployed a similar 4-3-3 strategy, with Santiago Mele in goal; Guillermo Varela, José María Giménez, Mathías Olivera, and Joaquín Piquerez forming the defense. Their midfield included Rodrigo Bentancur, Emiliano Martínez, and Rodrigo Zalazar, while the forward line comprised Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Juan Sanabria.
The referee for this match was Fernando Morón Valdelamar.
Looking ahead, Mexico is set to face Paraguay in their upcoming fixture, whereas Uruguay will visit the United States at Raymond James Stadium.
Substitutions for Mexico
45’ 1H – Hirving Lozano off for Gilberto Mora; Juan Sanabria off for Facundo Torres; Rodrigo Zalazar off for Nahitan Nández.
64’ 2H – Marcel Ruiz off for Obed Vargas; Edson Álvarez off for Erik Lira; Érick Sánchez off for Orbelín Pineda.
78’ 2H – Raúl Jiménez off for Germán Berterame; Roberto Alvarado off for Diego Lainez.
Yellow Cards for Mexico:
38’ 1H Edson Álvarez (Unsporting behavior); 36’ 2H Diego Lainez (Arguing with an opponent); 44’ 2H César Montes (Arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Uruguay
72’ 2H – Brian Rodríguez off for Maximiliano Araujo.
Yellow Cards for Uruguay:
12’ 2H Nahitan Nández (Unsporting behavior); 35’ 2H Facundo Torres (Arguing with an opponent); 38’ 2H José María Giménez (Unsporting behavior); 42’ 2H Rodrigo Aguirre (Insulting or disapproving the referee); 44’ 2H Maximiliano Araujo (Arguing with an opponent); 48’ 2H Guillermo Varela (Unsporting behavior).