A shocking incident has shaken the league Mside Monterrey and revealed deep inner anxiety just days before a crucial fixture. With former European stars-Including Sergio Ramos-In the squad, soaring expectations and millions invested, Rayados hoped to dominate Clausura 2025. Instead, they are spiral-and are now converted into controversies after a Training land change ended with one of their top players in hospitals.
The voltage within Monterrey has increased for weeks. After crashes out of the Concacaf Champions Cup at the round of 16 And lasting A run of inconsistent league formthe pressure on the boss Martin Demichelis has intensified. Their latest blows did not come from an opponent, but from the inside.
According to reports from both Mexican and Spanish mediaThe A fiery dispute broke out during Thursday’s training session at Monterrey’s El Barrial Facility. Witnesses describe a boiling argument between Demichelis and a leading group member who spiraled out of control.
That player? Sergio Canales-previous Real Madrid Midfielder, Spanish international and one of the most profiled figures in the current Monterrey squad.
Tempers flare, glass crushes
Frustrations were reportedly when Demichelis criticized Canale’s movement and tactical discipline under a drill. The Spanjolen, which was incensed by the manager’s comments, shot back with his own accusations and questioned, alleged Argentine leadership and the team’s lack of progress.
When the tensions escalated, Canales tore off their training bee and stormed against the dressing roomvisibly furious. What happened the next shocked the club.
Sergio Canales was manifested in his Diffusion channel after his change with Demichelis 😮🚨
In a moment of frustration, Canales kicked a crystal doorCrush the glass. A large piece cut deep into his left legAnd he was rushed to get an emergency doctor. The club later confirmed the midfielder 10 stitches are required And is now a great doubt for the upcoming collision against Chivas Guadalajara.
“Sergio Canales got a doctor for damage to his left leg after breaking a glass door … the player rested the rest of the day,” Said Monterrey in a statement. “The medical staff will monitor Sergio carefully to assess his recovery and his accessibility for the match on Saturday, April 5.”
‘You can call it what you want’: Demichelis answers
Before intensive review, Demichelis did not obscure themselves from questions After the incident, but he seemed to trivialize its severity. “You can give it which title you want. We allow players to express their views,” Said Demichelis. “In every sport, in every dressing room, there are always exchanges of opinions. I like to give my opinion and I like players to share theirs so that we can reach the best conclusions and grow … I respect all opinions.”
Yet the damage can already be done. Reports suggest Monterrey dressing room is crackingwith the 34-year-old midfielder’s incident as a flashpoint. The club’s bad form – currently ninth in the Clausura 2025 positionwith just Four games left—As only aggravated instability.
