Striped He had the luxury of giving life to América before eliminating them forever from Apertura 2025. The Águilas lived a fleeting dream of a comeback at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium. They scored first, the two goals that tied the aggregate score 2-2 and with that, it was enough for them to advance to the Semifinal (due to better position in the table). However, suddenly, they had to go from happiness to sadness after Germán Berterame’s goal in the 93rd minute (during the 7 minutes of compensation).
That score was enough for Monterrey to readjust the scoreboard at 3-2 on aggregate and continue in the search for his sixth Liga MX title. A carelessness and a lot of celebration distracted America.
Rayados generated fewer scoring opportunities in the match, went on the defensive, played with 10 men after the expulsion of Jorge Rodríguez, was a visitor and even so, will remain in force.
The Eagles already saw themselves in the Semifinals from the 59th minute when Raúl “la Pantera” Zúñiga shot towards Luis Cárdenas’ goal. (2-0, overall 2-2). The first goal was scored by Alejandro Zendejas at 30′ with a shot from outside the area on the right side of the goal. It was his 50th goal in official matches with the club.
With these two goals, it seemed that the story was going from bad to worse for Monterrey.
The fans of America They celebrated a third goal againwhich lasted on the board for a couple of minutes. The score by “Pantera” Zúñiga (69′) was annulled after a VAR review.
How close America was.
From this moment, the changes began, coach Andre Jardine reacted to Henry Martin and Allan Saint-Maximin, players who were in physical recovery in recent weeks. Álvaro Fidalgo entered the injury list again.
There was no change that prevented tragedy. Even, Monterrey was at a disadvantage playing with 10 elements, after the red card to Jorge Rodríguez.
On the part of America, the referee calmed the claims from coach Jardine, who saw the possibility of his fifth Liga MX Final disappear. He was also expelled.
In a press conference, his technical assistant, Paulo Víctor, said that the managers support the Brazilian’s project.
“In this club, we are all together, there is no talk, there is nothing, I confirm, total support, from the managers present. We are not the worst when we win nor the best when we win.”
