After falling short of reaching the final in the previous edition, losing decisively to Columbus Crew, the Monterrey management decided to top off a highly attractive project made up of great European football players, such as Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, and ‘ Tecatito ’ Corona, with the addition of Sergio Ramos.

The Rayados-Whitecaps match couldn't be played at Estadio BBVA because of a Shakira concert held at the stadium

A Shakira concert forced Monterrey to host Vancouver Whitecaps away from the Estadio BBVA in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 tie.