Club América continued their strong performances this season with a hard-fought victory over Club Puebla on February 7, 2025, triumphing 2-1 at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc during the sixth round of the Liga MX Clausura 2025. The match featured two solid teams, but it was América's efficiency and early goals which made the difference.
Right from the kickoff, both teams exhibited their intentions, with América's Alejandro Zendejas posing threats early on. The first significant breakthrough came at the 13th minute when Zendejas found the back of the net after capitalizing on a rebound from Puebla's goalkeeper, Miguel Jiménez, who had initially denied Victor Dávila's shot. Zendejas's quick strike gave América the lead, setting the tone for the match.
Just before the end of the first half, it was once again Zendejas involved, as he assisted Henry Martín for América's second goal at the 37th minute. Following some controversial calls, including yellow cards showing much tension on the field, Puebla couldn’t seem to find their rhythm. Despite creating chances, the home side struggled against América’s defensive setup.
Puebla made notable attempts to bounce back, with coach Pablo Guede throwing Ricardo Marín onto the field to provide fresh impetus. After several substitutions to revitalize their attack, the breakthrough finally arrived from Marín at 73 minutes. He scored with a spectacular volley, bringing the score to 2-1 and giving Puebla hope of equalizing.
Despite the goal, it was not enough to turn the tide as the clock ran down. Puebla faced setbacks with numerous yellow cards and a red card for Brayan Angulo, which hampered their efforts to create solid goal-scoring opportunities. The final whistle marked the end of the contest, handing América their three points and maintaining their status as league leaders.
Reflecting on the match, Alejandro Zendejas was recognized as the standout player for América, having scored one goal and assisting another. Martin also contributed significantly, solidifying his role as one of the team's key offensive players. With this win, Club América secured its position atop the Liga MX standings, now holding 16 points from six matches.
Looking forward, Puebla will seek to rebound as they face Atlas next. The upcoming match will be pivotal for their season, aiming to break from their current mid-table position, sitting at 13th with just 5 points. Ricardo Marín's recent performance offers fans some hope, as he aims to continue building on his potential after what has been seen as promising after his transfer to Puebla from Chivas.
Club América will take to the field again, hosting Necaxa, seeking to extend their run and maintain their impressive form. The question now becomes whether Puebla can capitalize on their opportunities against Atlas and regroup this season to compete for higher standings.
Overall, this match showcased the resilience and quality of Club América as they continue their pursuit of the league title, cementing their status as the team to beat.