Monterrey, Mexico – Rayados de Monterrey has ended Martín Demichelis’ tenure as their technical director following a string of unfavorable outcomes. The final blow came with their elimination in the Clausura 2025 quarterfinals against toluca.

The club’s management reached this decision after a season characterized by inconsistency and underperformance, failing to meet the high expectations set at the beginning of the tournament. The team struggled to find a consistent rhythm, leading to questions about the collective performance of the squad.

Official Announcement of Demichelis’ Departure

Rayados announced the decision through a statement on social media, confirming that the directive chose to terminate Demichelis’ contract shortly after the tie against Toluca, which resulted in their elimination due to their lower position in the league table.

We inform our fans and the media that the club decided to end the management of Martín Demichelis in the technical direction of First team of Rayados, as of this Sunday, May 11, 2025.

The club also expressed gratitude for Demichelis’ contributions:

We appreciate Martín’s professionalism and commitment and his coaching staff at this stage, and we wish you success in your future projects.

Monterrey acknowledged the support of their fans and indicated that they woudl soon announce the new coach who will take charge of the team, notably with the Club World Cup approaching this summer.

Reasons Behind Demichelis’ Dismissal

The elimination against Toluca proved to be the breaking point for Demichelis’ project.Despite arriving with a promising reputation and a triumphant track record in Argentine football, he struggled to establish a consistent and effective style of play.

In the decisive match against toluca, Rayados displayed weaknesses in both defense and attack, issues that had plagued them throughout the season.

However,the defeat against Toluca was not the only factor. the early exit in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup against Vancouver Whitecaps was another notable setback, especially given the team’s expected performance in the tournament.

That collapse revealed the lack of forcefulness and weaknesses in the management of the key moments of the parties.

Additionally, the team suffered defeats in the MX League against smaller teams such as Mazatlan, Tijuana, and Juárez.

These losses highlighted a lack of defensive solidity and an inability to dominate opponents that Rayados were expected to overcome. These results impacted their standing in the league, raising concerns about Demichelis’ tactical approach.

These meetings left scratches away from the top positions generating doubts about the tactical management of the Argentine coach.

Furthermore,sources suggest that there were communication issues between Demichelis and key players,which affected the team’s atmosphere.

Now, the Rayados management faces the urgent task of finding a new coach, with the Club World Cup just 37 days away. The goal is to restore the team’s prestige and make a significant impact on the international stage.

It is indeed expected that in the next few days the strategist will be steadfast to take the reins of the team in this international competition where the objective will be to recover the lost prestige and, above all, to give a blow of authority worldwide.