In a thrilling encounter at the Azulgrana Stadium, Club América achieved a significant win against Puebla in the 14th round of Liga MX. The game saw Puebla take an early lead in the second half through Emiliano Gómez, who scored in the 51st minute. However, the Eagles responded fiercely, with Brian Rodríguez equalizing in the 66th minute from a penalty kick followed by Ramón Juárez netting the decisive goal just minutes later in the 72nd minute, allowing América to overturn the score.
The standout performer of the match was Ramón Juárez, who not only scored the winning goal but also displayed solid defensive skills. Additionally, Allan Saint-Maximin made his presence felt with five attempts on goal, showcasing the attacking strength of Club América.
Head coach André Jardine opted for a 4-3-3 formation, placing Luis Malagón in goal, with a defensive lineup consisting of Kevin Álvarez, Israel Reyes, Miguel Vázquez, and Cristian Borja. The midfield featured Álvaro Fidalgo, Alan Cervantes, and Alexis Gutiérrez, while the attacking trio included Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Allan Saint-Maximin.
Puebla, managed by Hernán Cristante, lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Jesús Rodríguez guarding the posts. Their defense was made up of Álvaro De La Rosa, Eduardo Navarro, Luis Rey, Nicolás Díaz, and Walter Portales. The midfield comprised Edgar Guerra, Efrain Orona, and Alejandro Organista, accompanied by strikers Ricardo Marín and Emiliano Gómez.
The match official, Martín Molina Astorga, officiated the tightly contested game.
After this victory, Club América climbs to 30 points and sits in second place on the league table. Puebla, on the other hand, remains in 18th place with just 8 points. Their next fixtures will see Club América traveling to Mazatlán, while Puebla will face FC Juárez.
Substitutions for Club América
45’ 2T – Alexis Gutiérrez came off for Patricio Salas
83’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre was replaced by Víctor Dávila
93’ 2T – Alan Cervantes went off for Ramón Juárez
Bookings for Club América:
23’ 2T Alan Cervantes (Yellow Card)
Substitutions for Puebla
54’ 2T – Eduardo Navarro substituted for José Pachuca
87’ 2T – Edgar Guerra replaced by Raúl Castillo
95’ 2T – Alejandro Organista off for Carlos Baltazar
96’ 2T – Emiliano Gómez went off for Jafet Cortés
Bookings for Puebla:
30’ 1T Álvaro De La Rosa (Yellow Card)
1’ 2T Eduardo Navarro (Yellow Card)
8’ 2T Emiliano Gómez (Yellow Card)
Red Card for Puebla:
46’ 2T Raúl Castillo (Direct Red)