Drama at El Volcán: Cocca Returns to Face Tigres!
Tonight, all eyes are on Estadio Universitario as Tigres UANL welcomes Atlas in a highly anticipated Apertura 2025 clash. But the match is about more than just points – it's about a return, a potential storm, and the resurgence of a Tigres legend.
Diego Cocca, the current Atlas manager, makes his first return to Tigres since his controversial departure nearly three years ago. Tigres fans haven't forgotten how Cocca abandoned the project they believed in to take the reins of the Mexican national team. Expect a 'warm' welcome, to say the least.
Adding fuel to the fire, Atlas enters the match with the worst defense in Liga MX, having conceded a staggering 22 goals in just nine games. Tigres will be looking to exploit these weaknesses and end their own three-game winless streak.
Gignac's Last Dance?
The big news for Tigres fans is the potential return of André-Pierre Gignac to the starting lineup. According to reports, the French striker is slated to start, igniting excitement among the Tigres faithful. Will this be a 'last dance' for the legendary player?
Team Lineups and Strategy
Tigres coach Guido Pizarro is reportedly making significant changes to the lineup. During training, the probable starting eleven included Nahuel Guzmán; Jesús Garza, Rómulo Zwarg, Juan José Purata, Marco Farfán; Bernardo Parra, Fernando Gorriarán; Juan Brunetta, Diego Láinez, Ozziel Herrera and Ángel Correa. The inclusion of Gignac adds another dimension to Tigres' attack.
Can Tigres capitalize on Atlas' defensive woes and give Cocca a night to forget? Or will Atlas find a way to silence the 'Volcán' and spoil Gignac's potential return? Tune in tonight to find out!