On the morning of the match, I was particularly interested in knowing who would be playing in the Monterrey vs. Tijuana game. I wasn’t guessing; I wanted the official roster. I wanted to check in advance if any key players were injured, who the substitutes were, and if the coach would change the formation. But at first, I couldn’t find any accurate information, and I was getting really anxious.
My first reaction was to open the official Mexican league app. That should be the most authoritative source, right? But when I clicked on it, the page just kept spinning, and after waiting for almost five minutes, it still wouldn’t load. I tried restarting my phone and switching networks, but nothing worked.
In the end, all I could see was the game time, and not even a hint of the players’ names. It was really frustrating to have the app fail at such a crucial moment.
I switched to the league’s official website, thinking that it should have something. I found the page for this match, but it only said, “The lineup will be announced before the match.” The question is, how long before the match? An hour? Ten minutes? Or will it be announced just before kickoff?
This vague statement was as good as saying nothing. I couldn’t wait, and I couldn’t keep refreshing the page.
I went to a Mexican soccer forum to see if anyone had leaked any information. But when I clicked on it, I found dozens of pages of fans arguing. Some said that a certain defender was injured, while others said that he would definitely start. Some posted screenshots, but they were actually photoshopped.
No one could provide any real evidence, just “I think” and “I heard.” This kind of information is not only useless, but it can also mislead people.
I went to several sports news websites and found that their headlines looked very authentic, such as “Monterrey’s expected starting 11.” When I clicked on them, I found that they were actually the reporter’s predictions based on the previous game’s lineup.
These “predicted lineups” are not officially confirmed and may be very different from the actual lineup. Especially when there is a change of coach or injuries, the predictions are completely inaccurate.
Just as I was about to give up, I suddenly remembered that someone had mentioned a website called FutbolMóvil. It specializes in collecting the official lineups submitted by Mexican league clubs, which are usually released by the teams themselves a few hours before the game.
I quickly opened my browser and entered the URL. The website was a little slow to load, but luckily it didn’t crash.
I clicked on the Liga MX section, found the Monterrey vs. Tijuana match, and the page clearly listed the official lineups for both teams:
- Monterrey, the home team, was on the left, and Tijuana, the away team, was on the right.
- Each player’s name and number were clearly written.
- The starting 11 players and the substitute list were also listed below.
- The coaches’ names were also listed.
This was the real official data, not speculation.
The layout of this website is particularly clear:
- Players are listed by position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, forward
- Substitutes are marked in different colors
- Jersey numbers and starting order are the same as in the game
- Some pages also show whether players are playing with injuries
You can understand it at a glance without having to analyze it.
I later learned that FutbolMóvil’s data comes from the official lineup submitted by the club to the referees. This lineup must be submitted before the game and is official.
So it’s not a prediction or fan speculation, but information confirmed by the team itself. As soon as the lineup is released, it will be updated here.
Let’s compare:
- Official app: Slow updates, often freezes
- News websites: “Possible lineup,” based on guesswork
- Fan forums: Nothing but rumors, hard to tell what’s true
- FutbolMóvil: Directly publishes the lineup submitted by the team
Although the website design is outdated and slow to load, the information is the most accurate.
The list for that day showed:
Monterrey’s starting goalkeeper, a change in the center-back pairing, probably due to a minor injury.
Tijuana used a new forward combination, with two young players on the bench.
The coach also adjusted the midfield positioning, clearly wanting to strengthen ball control.
These details are nowhere to be found elsewhere.
With the official lineup, I can:
- Adjust what I focus on while watching the game
- Know which players are substitutes and may only come on in the second half
- Judge the coach’s tactical intentions
- Have something to talk about with my friends instead of just guessing
I don’t have to wait until the game starts to find out who’s playing.
If you want to check the official lineup for the Mexican league:
- Don’t rely solely on the official app, as it often has issues.
- Don’t trust the “predicted lineup” on news websites.
- Avoid fan forums, as they are full of noise.
- Go directly to FutbolMóvil to check the confirmed lineup.
- It is recommended to check 1-2 hours before the game, as it is usually updated then.
The website may not be fancy, but it’s the most practical.
FutbolMóvil mainly covers domestic leagues in Mexico. For international competitions, such as the CONCACAF Champions League, you may need to check the CONCACAF official website.
However, this method works for most Liga MX games.
Check the official lineup list; don’t rely on luck.
Official channels may be slow, news websites often speculate, and forums are full of false information.
The truly useful information is hidden on professional platforms like FutbolMóvil.
Although it loads slowly and has an outdated interface, the data is accurate and reliable.
Next time you want to know who’s playing in advance, don’t waste time clicking around—go straight to the right place and save time and effort.
Get it done in one go and enjoy the game with peace of mind.