In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Club América secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Mazatlán on April 19, 2025, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. This emphatic win not only marked a significant turnaround for the Águilas but also positioned them firmly in second place in the Liga MX standings as they look ahead to the playoffs.
The match commenced with an electric atmosphere, and it didn’t take long for América to make their mark. Just four minutes into the game, Javairô Dilrosun delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank that found Víctor Dávila. The forward rose above the defenders to head the ball into the net, giving América an early 1-0 lead.
Ten minutes later, the home side doubled their advantage. Alejandro Zendejas executed a corner kick that Álvaro Fidalgo expertly converted with a powerful header, making it 2-0 and leaving Mazatlán reeling. The visitors struggled to respond, unable to find their footing against América's aggressive play.
As the first half continued, concerns arose for América when goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón suffered an ankle injury in the 20th minute. Fortunately, after receiving medical attention, he managed to stay on the pitch for the remainder of the half. However, coach André Jardine made the decision to substitute him at halftime, bringing in Rodolfo Cota to take over in goal.
The second half saw América maintain their dominance. Just two minutes after the restart, Zendejas was fouled inside the penalty area, and Dávila stepped up to take the penalty. He confidently converted the spot-kick, placing it past Mazatlán's Hugo González, extending the lead to 3-0.
América continued to push forward, and in the 63rd minute, Fidalgo scored his second goal of the match. After receiving a pass from Zendejas just outside the box, he unleashed a stunning shot that found the bottom corner of the net, bringing the score to 4-0.
In the 83rd minute, Rodrigo Aguirre capped off the scoring. Making his return after a three-week injury layoff, Aguirre took advantage of a well-coordinated play between himself and Fidalgo, finishing with a right-footed shot that sealed the 5-0 rout.
This victory was crucial for América, who had been struggling with a three-match winless streak prior to this encounter. The team now sits with 34 points, looking to build momentum as they prepare for the upcoming playoff phase.
On the other hand, Mazatlán's disappointing season concluded with them finishing in 14th place with just 17 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs. The loss highlighted the struggles of the Cañoneros, who were unable to mount any meaningful challenge against a resurgent América side.
Despite the lopsided scoreline, the match was not without its concerns for América, particularly regarding Malagón's injury. The goalkeeper's status will be evaluated as the team gears up for the playoffs, hoping to avoid any setbacks that could affect their postseason run.
As the regular season draws to a close, América will be looking to leverage this victory as a springboard into the playoffs, with fans eagerly anticipating how far their team can go in the quest for the Liga MX title.
