On Saturday evening Tigres UANL host Monterrey at ‘El Volcan’ for the 104th edition of the Clasico Regiomontano – the city of Monterrey’s derby.
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News emerged on Twitter today that Monterrey fans are preparing a massive procession to Tigres’ stadium.
The fans have agreed to meet in the city centre at 4:30pm and walk from there to the ground. Upon arrival it is reported that they will release thousands of helium balloons.
| Gran Caravana De Globos Al Uni | #AwanteRayados #VamosRayados #ElClasico104EsDeRayados pic.twitter.com/0Z2HBp6GCn
— Awante Rayados (@AwanteROficial) April 13, 2015
Monterrey have pulled similar stunts in the past. In the 99th Clasico they did this:
Tigres go into the game in seventh place in the Liga MX table while Monterrey are twelvth. Despite that, only two points separate them, so Monterrey could leapfrog their rivals if they can take all three points.