The san francisco 49ers were technically the visiting team on Monday Night Football that ended week 11 of the NFL, but the reality was completely different because when the NFL returned following three years of absence to the Azteca Stadium the fans turned out to support the “Team from the Bay” that arrived in Mexico City out of the playoff zone and leaves as the new leader of the NFC West following defeating the Arizona Cardinals 38-10.
When the NFL had its first regular season game outside the United States on October 2, 2005, it was the 49ers and Cardinals who filled the Aztec stadiumhowever, on that occasion it was Arizona who came away with a clear 31-14 victory in front of a then record 103,467 fans.
The Azteca Stadium was in full support of the 49ers
The party was complete for the 49ers who this time saw 78,427 fans, including the famous Mexican boxer Sal “Canelo” Alvarezwho filled an Azteca Stadium that 17 years following that 2005 has undergone modifications that have reduced its capacity, also at halftime firm group gave a show that put the icing on the cake of this celebration despite a persistent rain in the venue of the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
It was the best game of the season for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolowho completed 20 of 29 passes for 228 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions, two of those end zone passes went to tight end George Kittle (four catches, 84 yards) and two to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (two catches, 20 yards).
Without Kyler Murray, the Cardinals struggled in Mexico City
The Cardinals suffered the absence of Kyler Murraywho was out for the second consecutive game due to injury. His place was taken by Colt McCoywho might not shine as he did last week when they defeated the Los Angeles Rams.
After this result, the 49ers (6-4) will return to the field next Sunday, November 27 to host the New Orleans Saintswhile the Cardinals (4-7) will have their next game on the same day when they host the Los Angeles Chargers.
