Rayados

Rayados, commonly known as Rayados, is the nickname of the Mexican professional football club Club de Fútbol Monterrey, A.C. based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Competing in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football, the team is recognized for its blue and white striped shirts. The name Rayados derives from the striped kit, while another popular sobriquet is La Pandilla (the gang).

Founded in 1945, the club has grown into one of Mexico's most prominent teams. Home matches are played at Estadio BBVA Bancomer in Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, a venue opened in 2015 with a capacity of about 53,000.

Rayados have won several Liga MX championships and multiple CONCACAF Champions League titles, establishing themselves as a regular contender in domestic and international competitions.

Rivalry with Tigres UANL, known as the Clásico Regiomontano, is one of Mexico's most prominent derbies, drawing large crowds and intense matches. The rivalry reflects the club's identity within the Monterrey region and its place in Mexican football culture.