Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal: What you need to know

A short-handed TFC visits Stade Saputo on Saturday with revenge on their mind after exiting the Canadian Championship this week.

Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal: What you need to know

Toronto FC didn't have much time to lick its wounds after suffering a midweek defeat to its biggest rival.

Tuesday's 2-1 loss to CF Montreal at BMO Field meant TFC crashed out of the Canadian Championship at the quarter-final stage. That setback has the Reds thinking about revenge when they meet Montreal again on Saturday in MLS action.

The match was somewhat overshadowed by ugly brawls in the terraces at BMO Field between both sets of supporters. CF Montreal responded by closing the visiting supporters’ section at Stade Saputo for this weekend's edition of the Canadian Classique.

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's game between TFC and Montreal (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).