América 2-0 Puebla – the Eagles keep flying high | OneFootball

América earned its fifth win of the tournament after defeating Puebla at the Azteca Stadium.

The starting XI: Fernando Tapia, Dagoberto Espinoza, Miguel Vázquez, Ramón Juárez, Emilio Lara, Ícaro da Conceicao, Edwin Cerrillo, Alexis Gutiérrez, Diego Arriaga, Óscar Perea, and Alejandro Cárdenas.

Guillermo Almada once again sent out an alternate lineup with next Wednesday’s Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey in mind.

Even though Las Águilas fielded a completely backup lineup, it was a positive start to the match for the team, as they controlled possession and created chances near the opposition’s box.

22′ AMÉRICA GOAL – Ícaro da Conceicao with a stunning strike from outside the box.

36′ América close! – Great header by Cárdenas, brilliantly saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

43′ Another one for América! – Alexis Gutiérrez’s shot went just wide of the goal after a great pass from Alejandro Cárdenas.

61′ Substitutions – On: Brian Rodríguez, Isaías Violante, and Raphael Veiga – Off: Alexis Gutiérrez, Óscar Perea, and Diego Arriaga.

66′ Substitutions – On: Erick Sánchez and Israel Reyes – Off: Ícaro da Conceicao and Edwin Cerrillo.

68′ América close! – Brian Rodríguez’s shot hit the post.

The second half saw a more aggressive Puebla side, creating several attacks on the goal defended by Fernando Tapia, though none of them were especially clear-cut.

76′ AMÉRICA GOAL – Great individual play by Brian Rodríguez for América’s 2-0.

Las Águilas continue their great start to the season, with five wins and one draw in six matches in the 2026 Apertura, and with that remaining at the top of the tournament standings.

América’s next match will be against Monterrey in the 2026 Leagues Cup semifinals.

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