Pachuca vs. América: Liga BBVA MX Match Thread Analysis

The Liga BBVA MX clash between Pachuca and América on May 6, 2025, ended in a heated 0-0 draw at halftime. This article provides a detailed analysis of the match, including team lineups, key events, and what to expect in the second half. Here's a breakdown of the first half.

Match Overview

The match took place at Estadio Hidalgo, with both teams displaying tactical prowess and physical intensity. The first half saw several yellow cards and tight defensive plays, resulting in a scoreless draw. Below are the starting lineups and key events from the first 45 minutes.

Team Lineups

Pachuca

• Carlos Moreno
• Daniel Aceves
• Eduardo Gabriel
• Bryan González
• Jorge Berlanga
• Alan Bautista
• Pedro Pedraza
• Elias Montiel
• Salomón Rondón
• Oussama Idrissi
• Juan Sigala

Subs: Gustavo Cabral, John Kennedy, Illian Hernandez, Javier López, Luis Rodríguez, Santiago Homenchenko, Carlos Sánchez, Alexei Dominguez, Jose Eulogio Téllez, Alfonso González.

América

• Luis Malagón
• Sebastián Cáceres
• Ramón Juarez
• Cristian Borja
• Israel Reyes
• Álvaro Fidalgo
• Érick Sánchez
• Alejandro Zendejas
• Kevin Álvarez
• Henry Martín
• Víctor Dávila

Subs: Rodolfo Cota, Dagoberto Espinoza, Javairo Dilrosun, Alan Cervantes, Rodrigo Aguirre, Osvaldo Arriaga, Miguel Vazquez, Néstor Araujo, Miguel Ramírez, Cristian Calderón.

First Half Key Events

The first half was marked by aggressive plays and cautions from the referee:

• 13' - Jorge Berlanga (Pachuca) received a yellow card for a bad foul.
• 23' - Víctor Dávila (Club América) was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
• 41' - Sebastián Cáceres (Club América) received a yellow card for a bad foul.
• 45'+3' - Eduardo Bauermann (Pachuca) was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.

The first half ended with both teams unable to break the deadlock, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling second half.

Second Half Analysis

While initial reports covered the first half, other matches involving Club América and related events unfolded.

Corinthians vs. América de Cali

In a separate match, Corinthians faced América de Cali in the Copa Sud-Americana. Memphis Depay scored for Corinthians, but Sebastián Navarro equalized, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Key moments included:

• Memphis Depay's Goal (20'): Maycon assisted Depay, giving Corinthians an early lead. Watch the goal.
• Sebastián Navarro's Equalizer (46'): Navarro scored for América de Cali early in the second half. Watch the goal.

CONCACAF Champions Cup Qualification

América and Pachuca both secured spots for Liga MX in the 2025-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup due to reaching the Clausura 2025 final and their regular phase performance. Rayadas is the other qualified team.

FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA rejected appeals from León, Pachuca, and Alajuelense. Club América will likely face Los Angeles FC in a playoff for a spot at the Club World Cup.

Historical Context

Looking back, a Reddit post highlighted that ten years ago, in the Clausura 2015 Liguilla, Pachuca eliminated América in the quarter-finals with a 7-5 aggregate score. Santos eventually won the championship that year.

Managerial Frustrations

América's manager, Andre Jardine, expressed frustration over scheduling, noting that León and Pachuca didn't play the first matchday, giving them an advantage in pre-season preparation.

Liga MX Femenil

In Liga MX Femenil, highlights from the América vs. Chivas semi-final second leg are available, showcasing the intense competition in women's football. Watch the highlights here.

Additionally, a summary of the Monterrey vs. Pachuca semi-final first leg highlights Monterrey's 1-0 victory. Watch the highlights here.

Final Thoughts

The Liga MX continues to deliver thrilling matches and intriguing storylines. From the tight contests between Pachuca and América to the CONCACAF Champions Cup qualifications and FIFA Club World Cup implications, there's always something to watch. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis.