Rayados’ Unconventional Approach to the Liga MX Final: A Calculated Calm?
The liga MX final between Club América and CF Monterrey has captivated fans across Mexico and beyond. However, the atmosphere surrounding Monterrey’s approach to the championship has been described as unusually subdued, leading to speculation and analysis. TUDN commentator Diego Armando Medina offers a unique perspective, suggesting that the apparent lack of fervent fan engagement is a intentional strategy, a calculated “cabal” designed to optimize the team’s performance.
Medina explains, “Some people think that this great final is being lived in a cold way, but I’m going to tell you what is happening with the Rayados fans, who are in a kind of cabal and that is why it truly seems that it is indeed a cold atmosphere.”
This “cabal,” according to Medina, is rooted in past experiences. He points to the team’s losses in the 2016 and 2017 finals, both played at home. “And when they lost the 2016 Finals, against Pachuca, and 2017, the last one they closed at home, there was a great atmosphere throughout the week, in training, when the team left for the airport, in the arrival, the serenade before the return, and all this ended up not working, they lost those two Finals,” Medina recounts.
The contrast, Medina highlights, lies in Monterrey’s 2019 championship victory. “When this is not done in 2019 by closing at the Azteca, Rayados was champion,” he notes.This observation suggests a correlation between a more subdued fan approach and the team’s success. The current strategy,thus,seems to prioritize the players’ focus and concentration.
Medina concludes by describing the current fan approach: “So the Monterrey fans have that cabal, giving them the space, letting them concentrate on football and that only that color of the Rayados fans will appear until the bus arrives a few meters from the Steel Giant, from then on they are letting them focus.” This suggests a deliberate effort to create a calmer, more focused habitat for the team in the lead-up to the crucial final matches.
The strategy, while unconventional, reflects a unique understanding of team dynamics and fan engagement. It raises questions about the optimal balance between passionate fan support and the need for player concentration in high-stakes sporting events. the outcome of the final will undoubtedly provide further insight into the effectiveness of this intriguing approach.
Monterrey’s Calculated Calm: A Winning Strategy?
We are joined today by Dr.pablo Garcia, sociologist specializing in sports fandom adn sporting behavior. Welcome to World Today news dr. Garcia.
Senior Editor:
Dr.Garcia, we’ve seen a rather unique atmosphere surrounding monterrey’s approach to this Liga MX final. Some might even call it “uncharacteristically calm”. Can you shed some light on this apparent strategy?
Dr. Garcia:
Absolutely. This “cabal” employed by Rayados fans stems from a fascinating blend of tradition and superstition.As TUDN commentator Diego Armando Medina eloquently puts it, it’s born from the belief that excessive pre-game exuberance might actually hinder the team’s performance.
Looking back at Monterrey’s losses in the 2016 and 2017 finals, both played at home with fervent fan support, there seems to be a correlation between
intense pre-game hype and underwhelming results.
Senior Editor:
So, it’s not just about superstition, there’s a calculated thought process behind this controlled atmosphere?
Dr. Garcia:
Precisely. The 2019 championship victory against America, achieved with a more subdued approach, reinforces this belief. The strategy centers around creating a calmer environment for players to focus on the task at hand.
It minimizes distractions and allows the team to internalize the immense pressure of the final.
Essentially,Monterrey fans are making a conscious decision to withhold their full-throttle support until the crucial moments before kickoff,allowing their team to find their mental center in a relatively pressure-free bubble.
Senior Editor:
It’s certainly an unconventional approach. How do you think this will affect the players? Could they feel the lack of enthusiasm from their home crowd?
Dr. Garcia:
That’s the million-dollar question. On one hand, being shielded from the overwhelming weight of expectation could alleviate pressure, allow for clearer thinking,
and better decision-making during the game.
On
the othre hand, every athlete thrives on the energy of their fanbase. If not carefully managed, this subdued atmosphere could translate to
a lack of motivation for the players.
Senior Editor:
So, the outcome of the finals becomes even more fascinating? Will this unconventional strategy pay off? Only time will tell.
Thank you for your insights Dr. Garcia.
Dr. Garcia:
My pleasure.
