On Saturday, Mexico faced Portugal in a friendly match at the iconic Estadio Azteca, and the result was a 0-0 stalemate.
Goalkeepers Raúl Rangel for Mexico and Rui Silva for Portugal were the standout players, both making crucial saves to keep their sheets clean.
Javier Aguirre, Mexico’s coach, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Rangel in goal; a defensive line of Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, and Jesús Gallardo; Erik Lira, Álvaro Fidalgo, Roberto Alvarado, Obed Vargas, and Brian Gutiérrez in midfield; and Raúl Jiménez leading the attack.
On the other side, Portugal’s manager Roberto Martínez opted for a similar 4-5-1 setup featuring Rui Silva as the goalkeeper; Matheus Nunes, António Silva, Renato Veiga, and Nuno Mendes in defense; Rúben Neves, Samu Costa, Francisco Conceição, Bruno Fernandes, and João Félix in midfield; and Gonçalo Ramos at the front.
The match was officiated by referee Derlis López López.
Substitutions for Mexico
59’ – Off: Roberto Alvarado for Richard Ledezma, Raúl Jiménez for Germán Berterame, Álvaro Fidalgo for Érick Sánchez
76’ – Off: Jesús Gallardo for Everardo López
77’ – Off: Erik Lira for Armando González
Card for Mexico:
8’ – Jesús Gallardo (Dissent towards an opponent)
Substitutions for Portugal
45’ – Off: António Silva for Tomás Araújo, Nuno Mendes for João Cancelo, Samu Costa for Vitinha, João Félix for Gonçalo Guedes, Francisco Conceição for Pedro Neto, Brian Gutiérrez for Julián Quiñones, and Obed Vargas for Carlos Rodríguez
46’ – Off: Rúben Neves for João Neves, Matheus Nunes for Diogo Dalot
63’ – Off: Gonçalo Ramos for Paulinho
80’ – Off: Bruno Fernandes for Francisco Trincão
Card for Portugal:
8’ – Pedro Neto (Dissent towards an opponent)