Preview: Club América v Monterrey – Chasing a comeback at home | OneFootball

This afternoon, the Eagles will be looking for a ticket to the semifinals of the Apertura 2025.

After a first leg match in which they lost 2-0 at the BBVA Stadium, the Azulcremas return home to try to overturn a scoreline that, on paper, looks quite difficult.

Beyond the fact that América was clearly harmed in the first leg against Rayados by a biased refereeing that did not dare to send off 'Tecatito' Corona when the score was still 0-0, the team played a very poor match, with some flashes of good football, but at the same time unable to create danger in the opponent's goal.

This, combined with Rayados capitalizing well on América's mistakes, gave us a 2-0 result that América will now have to try to overturn at home.

What does América need to advance to the semifinals?

América is obliged to match the advantage Monterrey took in the first leg; so if they want to advance, they absolutely must score two goals or more.

The only result that works for the team is to win by a margin of two goals or more, regardless of the score, whether it's 2-0, 3-1, 4-2, etc…

Any other result would mean América's elimination in the quarterfinals, and it would be the first time since the Apertura 2021 that the team is eliminated so early in the playoffs.

Recent meetings between both teams

Players ruled out for this match.

The only absence for the Eagles will be Dagoberto Espinoza, a player who is recovering from a ligament rupture he suffered a couple of months ago.

The probable starting XI for this match.

André Jardine is expected to make a couple of changes compared to what was seen in the first leg against Rayados.

In goal will be Luis Ángel Malagón.

In central defense, Ramón Juárez could start alongside Sebastián Cáceres; as right back, Kevin Álvarez and on the left, Cristian Borja.

In midfield, Israel Reyes with Álvaro Fidalgo and a bit further forward, 'Chiquito' Sánchez.

And in the attacking zone, Brian Rodríguez on the left, Alejandro Zendejas on the right, and Henry Martín as the starting center forward.

The kit América will wear:

Where to watch the match?

The match will be at 05:00PM (Central Mexico Time) and can be seen on Canal 5, TUDN, VIX Premium, and through Layvtime on YouTube and Twitch. For the United States, it will be on TUDN USA.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.