Enemy Scouting Report - CF Pachuca

(image via CF Pachuca)

After a 2–0 loss to Mazatlán, the Houston Dynamo now face their final Leagues Cup challenge: a matchup with Liga MX giants CF Pachuca. With two straight defeats, Houston’s tournament run will end after this match, regardless of the result.

Pachuca enter the competition fresh and focused, boasting a deep, balanced squad led by standout players like Oussama Idrissi, Erick Sánchez, and Nelson Deossa. Known for their attacking style and strong youth development, they’re one of the favorites to make a deep run in the tournament.

While the Dynamo look to salvage some pride, Pachuca will aim to take control early and build momentum. For Houston, it’s the end of the road. For Pachuca, it’s just the beginning.

Results in the last 30 days:

July 13 - Pachuca 3-0 Monterrey

July 20 - Pumas 2-3 Pachuca

July 26 - Pachuca 1-0 Mazatlan

July 29 - Pachuca 3-2 San Diego (Leagues Cup)

August 1 - LAFC 1-1 (4-2) Pachuca (Leagues Cup)

Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)

2025 Roster

Goalkeepers: Carlos Moreno, José Eulogio

Defenders: Sergio Barreto, Alonso Aceves, Eduardo Bauermann, Brian García, Jorge Berlanga, Carlos Sánchez, Luis Rodríguez, Pedro Martínez

Midfielders: Pedro Pedraza, Víctor Guzmán, Oussama Idrissi, Israel Luna, Javier Eduardo López, Luis Quiñones, Alan Bautista, Elías Montiel, Kenedy, Sergio Hernández, Gastón Togni, William Carvalho

Forwards: Illian Hernández, Alemão, Alexéi Domínguez, Jhonder Cádiz