Piratas de Veracruz prepares for Alebrijes de Oaxaca matchup

Piratas de Veracruz has begun intensive preparations for Matchday 11 of the Liga de Expansión MX Apertura 2026 tournament. The team, managed by Mario García, held double training sessions involving physical and technical drills at the Universidad Veracruzana and the Estadio Pirata Fuente.

Following a recent defeat, midfielder Juan de Dios Gamboa described the previous result as “un golpe duro” (a hard blow) for the group and the institution. However, he emphasized that the upcoming match against Alebrijes de Oaxaca, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at 19:00, offers a vital opportunity to return to a winning path. Gamboa noted that opponents are increasingly adapting their strategies to face Piratas, which he views as a sign of the team's progress, and urged fans to maintain full confidence in the project.