Real Monarchs SLC is charting into new territory as it continues its journey through the 2019 USL Championship playoffs. After taking down Orange County SC at home and Phoenix Rising FC away, the Monarchs return to its fortress of Zions Bank Stadium to host El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference Final.
Here are three key matches that could be critical in the fight for the Western throne:
David Ochoa vs Sebastian Velasquez
In the first meeting between Real Monarchs SLC and El Paso Locomotive at Zions Bank Stadium, the match ended in a scoreless draw despite El Paso having a man advantage for the better part of an hour.