In the intense atmosphere of Estadio Azulgrana, Club América achieved a spectacular comeback during matchday 14 of Liga MX. The match began with Puebla taking an early lead in the second half when Emiliano Gómez scored in the 51st minute. However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Brian Rodríguez equalized for América in the 66th minute from the penalty spot, followed by Ramón Juárez’s strong header in the 82nd minute, sealing the victory for the home team.
The standout player for the match was Ramón Juárez, who not only solidified his defense but also contributed significantly to the score by netting a crucial goal.
Allan Saint-Maximin was another key player for América, making five attempts on goal throughout the match, showcasing his attacking prowess and relentless energy.
Under the guidance of head coach André Jardine, Club América deployed a 4-3-3 formation. Luis Malagón guarded the goal, while the defense featured Kevin Álvarez, Israel Reyes, Miguel Vázquez, and Cristian Borja. The midfield comprised Álvaro Fidalgo, Alan Cervantes, and Alexis Gutiérrez, with an attacking trio of Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Allan Saint-Maximin.
On the other side, Puebla, led by coach Hernán Cristante, came out in a 5-3-2 formation with Jesús Rodríguez as goalkeeper. Their defense included Álvaro De La Rosa, Eduardo Navarro, Luis Rey, Nicolás Díaz, and Walter Portales, while the midfield was manned by Edgar Guerra, Efrain Orona, and Alejandro Organista, with Ricardo Marín and Emiliano Gómez up front.
Referee Martín Molina Astorga officiated the gripping encounter.
Looking ahead, Club América will face Mazatlán in their next fixture, while Puebla will travel to FC Juárez. With this win, Club América now sits comfortably in second place with 30 points, while Puebla lingers at the bottom of the standings with only 8 points.
Substitutions for Club América
45’ 2T – Alexis Gutiérrez out, Patricio Salas in
83’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre out, Víctor Dávila in
93’ 2T – Alan Cervantes out, Ramón Juárez in
Yellow Card for Club América:
23’ 2T – Alan Cervantes
Substitutions for Puebla
54’ 2T – Eduardo Navarro out, José Pachuca in
87’ 2T – Edgar Guerra out, Raúl Castillo in
95’ 2T – Alejandro Organista out, Carlos Baltazar in
96’ 2T – Emiliano Gómez out, Jafet Cortés in
Yellow Cards for Puebla:
30’ 1T – Álvaro De La Rosa
1’ 2T – Eduardo Navarro
8’ 2T – Emiliano Gómez
Red Card for Puebla:
46’ 2T – Raúl Castillo (Direct Red)