América Soars Past Pachuca: Zendejas' Double, Missed Penalty, and More

Club América showcased their dominance in a recent match against Pachuca, securing a 2-0 victory fueled by a stellar performance from Alejandro Zendejas. This article delves into the key moments of the Liga MX clash, including Zendejas' goals, a missed penalty, and other notable events. Additionally, we'll touch on updates from Liga MX Femenil, where América and Pachuca are also making headlines.

Zendejas Shines with Two Goals

Alejandro Zendejas was the undisputed star of the match, netting both goals for América. His first goal came in the 16th minute, a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, capitalizing on a fast break. The second, in the 28th minute, was another left-footed strike from a difficult angle, assisted by a precise cross from Kevin Álvarez. These goals not only secured the win but also highlighted Zendejas' clinical finishing and importance to the team.

Match Summary: América vs. Pachuca

Here is a summary of the match events:

• 16' Goal! Club América 1, Pachuca 0. Álex Zendejas (Club América) left-footed shot.
• 18' Yellow card: Alonso Aceves (Pachuca).
• 28' Goal! Club América 2, Pachuca 0. Álex Zendejas (Club América) left-footed shot. Assisted by Kevin Álvarez.
• 31' Yellow card: Oussama Idrissi (Pachuca).
• 44' Yellow card: Pedro Pedraza (Pachuca).
• 45'+2' Red card: Oussama Idrissi (Pachuca).
• 45' Substitution: Arturo González replaces Juan Sigala (Pachuca).
• 45' Substitution: Carlos Sánchez replaces Jorge Berlanga (Pachuca).
• 61' Yellow card: Bryan González (Pachuca).
• 69' Substitution: Alan Cervantes replaces Kevin Álvarez (Club América).
• 70' Substitution: Rodrigo Aguirre replaces Henry Martín (Club América).
• 70' Substitution: Cristian Calderón replaces Cristián Borja (Club América).
• 70' Substitution: Santiago Homenchenko replaces Pedro Pedraza (Pachuca).
• 71' Yellow card: Víctor Dávila (Club América).
• 75' Yellow card: Cristian Calderón (Club América).
• 82' Substitution: John Kennedy replaces Salomón Rondón (Pachuca).
• 82' Substitution: Sergio Hernández replaces Alán Bautista (Pachuca).
• 86' Substitution: Dagoberto Espinoza replaces Víctor Dávila (Club América).
• 88' Substitution: Diego Valdés replaces Álex Zendejas (Club América) due to an injury.
• 90'+3' Penalty missed! Rodrigo Aguirre (Club América) hits the bar.

Búfalo A. Missed Penalty

Despite the victory, América could have extended their lead further. In the dying moments of the match, they were awarded a penalty, but Rodrigo Aguirre's shot struck the bar, leaving the score at 2-0. This missed opportunity added a dramatic finish to an otherwise comfortable win for América.

Match Thread Summary

The match thread provided real-time updates, including line-ups and key events. Here's a recap:

América Line-up: Luis Malagón, Sebastián Cáceres, Ramón Juarez, Cristian Borja (Cristian Calderón), Israel Reyes, Álvaro Fidalgo, Érick Sánchez, Alejandro Zendejas (Diego Valdés), Kevin Álvarez (Alan Cervantes), Henry Martín (Rodrigo Aguirre), Víctor Dávila (Dagoberto Espinoza).

Pachuca Line-up: Carlos Moreno, Daniel Aceves, Eduardo Gabriel, Bryan González, Jorge Berlanga (Carlos Sánchez), Alan Bautista (Sergio Hernandez), Elias Montiel, Pedro Pedraza (Santiago Homenchenko), Salomón Rondón (John Kennedy), Oussama Idrissi, Juan Sigala (Alfonso González).

Key substitutions and yellow cards also shaped the game, reflecting the intensity of the competition. Oussama Idrissi's red card further hampered Pachuca's chances of a comeback.

Liga MX Femenil Update: América and Pachuca Secure Spots in CONCACAF W Champions Cup

In related news, both América and Pachuca have secured their places in the 2025-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup. This achievement is attributed to their strong performance in the Clausura 2025, reaching the final and demonstrating consistent excellence throughout the regular phase. They join Rayadas as the qualified teams from Liga MX Femenil. According to Reddit, this is a testament to their consistent performance and strong campaigns.

Past Encounters: A Look Back at Clausura 2015

Ten years ago, in the Clausura 2015 Liguilla, Pachuca eliminated América in the quarterfinals with a stunning 7-5 aggregate score. Santos Laguna ultimately won the championship, defeating Tigres, Chivas, and Querétaro along the way. This historical context adds depth to the rivalry between these teams.

Other Liga MX Updates

• U-17 Semifinals: Santos Laguna defeated Pachuca 3-1 and will face Pumas in the final.
• FIFA Rejects Appeals: FIFA rejected appeals from León and Alajuelense, potentially leading to a playoff between América and Los Angeles FC for a spot in the 'Super Mundial'. This was discussed on Reddit.

Liga MX Femenil: Pachuca vs. Monterrey Semifinal Goal

Kenti Robles scored a crucial goal in the Liga MX Femenil semifinals, bringing Pachuca closer to the final. The goal, scored in the 44th minute, made the aggregate score 2-2 against Monterrey.

Beyond Liga MX: Corinthians vs. América de Cali

In other news, Corinthians secured a 1-0 victory against América de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana. Memphis Depay scored the decisive goal, assisted by Maycon. The goal was widely celebrated on Reddit.

Conclusion

The América vs. Pachuca match provided plenty of excitement, with Zendejas' goals and the late penalty miss. Meanwhile, both clubs continue to make strides in Liga MX Femenil, securing spots in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. As the season progresses, these teams will undoubtedly remain central figures in Mexican football.