Club América continued its impressive performance in the Liga MX's Clausura 2025, defeating Atlético de San Luis with a commanding score of 3-0 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on January 29, 2025. The victory keeps Las Águilas unbeaten this season and solidifies their position at the top of the league.
From the outset, América demonstrated its dominance. Just 16 minutes in, the home team opened the scoring through Víctor Dávila, who capitalized on a superb left-wing run by Brian Rodríguez. After shaking off the Atlético defenders, Rodríguez provided the perfect assist, allowing Dávila to score with ease from close range.
Before halftime, América showcased its teamwork with another goal. A beautifully executed collective play consisting of 11 touches ended with Alejandro Zendejas assisting Dávila again, extending the lead to 2-0. This performance highlighted América's excellent synchronization and attacking prowess.
The second half saw América maintain its grip on the match. Shortly after the break, Álvaro Fidalgo scored the third goal, converting another assist from Rodríguez. He skillfully maneuvered past the goalkeeper to seal the match at 3-0, demonstrating América's relentless attacking style.
Goalkeeper Luis Malagón was pivotal for América, making several key saves, particularly during set plays where Atlético San Luis attempted to capitalize on corner kicks. The defensive line remained strong, easily handling San Luis's attempts to rally back.
Manager André Jardine’s decisions paid off handsomely, as he opted not to include regulars like Henry Martín and Rodrigo Aguirre, relying instead on the depth of the team which performed excellently. The result is even more significant as it marks América's 11th consecutive game without defeat across all competitions, reaffirming their pursuit for the championship title, aiming for their fourth consecutive league victory (Tetracampeonato).
Following this win, Las Águilas sit atop the Liga MX standings with 10 points from the first four matches of the Clausura 2025, reflecting their ambition and preparedness to defend their title. Their next match is against FC Juárez on February 1, where they will look to continue this stellar form.
Conversely, Atlético San Luis, still seeking its first win of the season, will host Pumas on February 1 to try and turn their fortunes around after this disappointing result.
Overall, the match was not just a display of skill but also strategic superiority, reinforcing Club América's position as one of the top contenders for the Liga MX championship this season. With games to come, fans will be eagerly watching to see if Las Águilas can maintain this dominant streak and pursue another title successfully.