An unexpected reunion has caught the attention of the international football scene. Stars James Rodríguez and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, who once shared a locker room at Real Madrid, will face each other again in Liga MX when León and Chivas clash in Matchday 4 of the Clausura 2025.

A Match with History

The duel, scheduled for January 28 at Nou Camp Stadium, is more than just a regular league encounter. Both the Colombian and the Mexican played together during the 2014-2015 season with the Merengue squad, where they won the FIFA Club World Cup. Although their paths diverged, their careers have now brought them back to Mexican football—this time, as rivals.

While Chicharito had a brief stint in Madrid, he left his mark with nine goals and nine assists in 33 appearances. Meanwhile, James Rodríguez had a bigger impact in his debut season, scoring 13 goals and providing 13 assists in LaLiga.

Sergio Ramos on Rayados' Radar

Meanwhile, in the north of the country, the future of Sergio Ramos is also making headlines. Rayados de Monterrey is searching for a center-back, and the Spanish defender is among the candidates. According to club president José Antonio 'Tato' Noriega, his signing is "a real option" amid ongoing negotiations.

With Carlos Salcedo sidelined due to injury, the Monterrey board is looking to strengthen its defense, and Ramos, a multiple-time champion with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, is strongly linked to the club.

If his arrival materializes, the defender would join a select list of former Real Madrid players who have graced Liga MX, including Hugo Sánchez, Iván Zamorano, Álvaro Fidalgo, and Santiago Solari. Expectations are rising in Mexican football as these reunions bring back the glory of the White Club to Aztec soil.