Tata Martino has led the Mexico national team to three victories in as many matches since taking over the team at the beginning of 2019, but the coach is not getting hung up on extending the streak.
Ahead of Sunday's match against Ecuador, the final contest for each team ahead of their respective regional championships kicking off later this month, the coach said he's more worried about getting wins when it matters in the Gold Cup rather than blowing out South American teams in friendly games.
"I'm one of those who things the best lessons and way to see exactly where we're at - it's not that I want to lose - but I think defeats give you more than victories," he said at a news conference.