Puebla FC had safely made it through to the knockout stages of the CONCACAF Champions League despite a relatively disappointing campaign in Liga MX Apertura. However, Robinho Lazaró was very much focused on continental football as he extended his stay in México.
Puebla FC had begun the Liga MX 2032/33 season well and by scoring lots of goals. But a dip in form and defensive fragilities had the club's fans concerned about Robinho Lazaró's perceived lack of tactical agility.
Despite the media predicting them to be the fifth-worst team in the league, New York Red Bulls were well in contention for the playoff places at the halfway mark of the 2027 campaign.
A strange start to life in America had seen Robinho Lazaró somehow stumble into a Champions League Final. However, he was hopeful of a stronger showing in the second half of the 2026 MLS campaign.
After honing his managerial skills in Chile and winning his first national title with Universidad Católica, Robinho Lazaró was a man with a growing reputation. That much was proven as he moved to MLS with New York Red Bulls.
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