Honduras vs Mexico: Lineups for the CONCACAF Nations League Quarter-finals

The Quarter-finals of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League are here. Now, one of the biggest rivalries in the zone will have another matchup, with Mexico visiting Tegucigalpa to face Honduras. Here are the lineups for this game.

The rivalry between Mexico and Honduras is definitely one of the toughest in the CONCACAF region. Both fandoms really don’t like each other, and their games always have a lot of tension on and off the field.

This will be the first game between both squads in these Quarter-finals of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League. Six of the eight squads will qualify to the 2024 Copa America, so winning in this round is vital for all of them.

Honduras’ lineup

Honduras arrives to this match with two victories, two defeats, and one draw in their last five games. They recently got a huge win against Cuba by 4-0 in the Concacaf Nations League.

For this matchup, Reinaldo Rueda, the team’s coach, called some of the biggest stars of the country such as Denil Maldonado, Deiby Flores, and Alberth Elis. However, this roster also includes a mix of experience and youth to try to eliminate Mexico in the Quarter-finals.

Honduras’ starting 11: Edrick Menjivar; Andy Najar, Denil Maldonado, Luis Vega, Edwin Rodriguez, Rigoberto Rivas, Deiby Flores, Joseph Rosales, Jorge Alvarez, Luis Palma, Anthony Lozano.

Mexico’s lineup

Mexico arrives at this matchup as the clear favorite to advance to the next round. Recently, the Tricolor lifted the Gold Cup trophy, so they want to continue with their good moment by qualifying for the 2024 Copa America.

Jaime Lozano, the team’s coach, has done an impressive job since assuming control of the squad. However, notable players like Santiago Gimenez might not be getting as much playtime as fans would hope for.

Mexico’s starting 11: Guillermo Ochoa; Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Erick Sanchez, Edson Alvarez, Luis Romo, Chucky Lozano, Santiago Gimenez, Orbelin Pineda.