Chile halts Márquez era start with 2-0 friendly win over Mexico

Chile defeated Mexico 2-0 in a friendly, with goals from Maximiliano Gutiérrez and Vicente Pizarro, in Rafa Márquez's debut as Mexico manager.

Mexico fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chile in a friendly on Tuesday, marking an inauspicious start to Rafa Márquez's tenure as national team manager. Maximiliano Gutiérrez opened the scoring in the 56th minute from close range after a quick counterattack, before Vicente Pizarro sealed the result with a left-footed finish in the 65th minute. The loss exposed defensive vulnerabilities in a Mexico side in transition, with Márquez unable to secure the first victory he sought in his new role.