On January 21, 2025, the Liga MX Femenil showcased yet another thrilling contest as Atlas Femenil welcomed Club América Femenil to the Estadio Jalisco. This match carried significant weight for both teams, with América seeking to reclaim the top spot of the table following the recent defeat to Pachuca, and Atlas, who found themselves hovering around the thirteenth position, desperately needing points to rise up the ranks.
From the outset, América's ambitions were clear. With not only the numerical advantage on paper but also their commanding offensive record—having scored 14 goals and conceding just one prior to this match—they arrived at Jalisco as formidable contenders. Meanwhile, Atlas had momentum on their side, coming off a surprise victory over Tigres Femenil (1-2), which gave their players renewed confidence.
Kickoff marked the beginning of what many anticipated would be a high-scoring affair. The first significant action unfolded almost immediately, with Monse Saldívar coming close to scoring for América. Just minutes later, the breakthrough came as Priscila da Silva found the back of the net to open the scoring. "Priscila da Silva abrió el marcador," delighted fans tweeted following her astonishing strike.
With América now leading, they continued to press forward, and the pressure paid off when Irene Guerrero seized upon a defensive lapse from Atlas to extend the lead. "Irene Guerrero aprovechó un rebote en la salida de las Rojinegras y definió para ampliar la ventaja en el marcador," noted coverage from various sports outlets.
The first half ended with América comfortably leading, and the atmosphere was electric as the home crowd of Atlas looked on, concerned about their team's performance. The score at halftime read 2-0, with América appearing to be on course for their fourth consecutive win of the tournament.
The second half saw both teams return to the field with strategies to either maintain or overturn the scoreline. After the break, Atlas tried to muster their defense but found themselves unable to cope with the constant assault from the visitors. An attempt from América’s Scarlett Camberos showcased how persistent they were, getting close to scoring yet again.
Then, the scoring was capped off when Montse Saldívar struck to make the final score 3-0. "Saldívaaar! Monse Saldívar pone el 3-0 con algo de fortuna después de que la zaga de Atlas no lograra despejar el balón,” was the reaction across social media, as fans celebrated the decisive blow.
The match concluded with América regaining their top position, now leading the table confidently following their solid performance. The outcome not only emphasizes their status as championship contenders but also reflects the challenges faced by Atlas going forward. With one victory against Tigres previously, they now had to confront their issues squarely as they searched for solutions to avoid falling farther behind.
Reflecting on the match, the players and coaching staff of América asserted their intent to maintain this momentum, reinforcing their winning mentality as they aim for the pinnacle of Liga MX Femenil. "Las Azulcremas lo ganan 2-0 de forma cómoda," stated the post-match reports, highlighting the challenges faced by the Rojinegras and their quest for redemption on the pitch.
Looking back at the match, fans witnessed it as not just any regular-season game but as pivotal for América, who continue to forge their path toward what they hope will be title glory by season's end. Atlas, meanwhile, must refocus and regroup quickly to lift themselves from the lower echelons of the table.