He Capital classic It arrives at a crucial moment for America and Pumas, with both teams in full struggle to ensure their place in the Liguilla.
On the one hand, the Eagles receive university students with a squad hit by injuries, while those of Efraín Juárez seek to add points to defend their place in the play-in.
America vs. Pumas: When and where to see the classic
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Stadium: Sports City
- Where to see: Channel 5, Tudn and Vix
America, between injuries and tactical adjustments
América will play its fifth match at the Ciudad de Los Deportes stadium, where it has only lost once this season (against Chivas on day 8). However, André Jardine’s team arrives for injuries:
Dagoberto Espinoza, the last decline, will be lost several months after surgery in the anterior cross ligament.
Henry Martín (sprain of knee), Álvaro Fidalgo (blow to the bipartite kneecap), Rodrigo Aguirre (muscular discomfort), Jonathan dos Santos (tear) and Sebastián Cáceres (muscle discomfort) are still recovery.
Given this situation, Kevin Álvarez could have minutes covering the right side. In addition, the fans expect Allan Saint-Maximin, with two goals so far from the tournament, maintain the offensive prominence to conserve America in the direct classification zone.
Currently, the Eagles add 21 points, enough to stay in direct league positions if the tournament ends today.
Pumas, with scalar pressure
The University City team arrives with three wins in 10 days and needs to add three to consolidate in the Play-In area. Efraín Juárez has praised the work of Guillermo Martínez and José Juan Macías, who has two goals in four appearances since his incorporation.
“JJ is in the process of adapting physically. Every time it is better and is available. I have two nueves and I am very proud that they are Mexican. Memo makes goal, JJ knows the quality. JJ we brought it for that, to add minutes,” Juarez said after the defeat against Juarez on day 10.
The university students must face one of the strongest defenses of the tournament and, after this match, they still have weight rivals such as Rayados and Cruz Azul in the calendar.
With information from Marisol Rojas
