Membership America are one step nearer to their sixteenth Liga MX title following a 2-1 victory over Monterrey. The primary half noticed Sergio Canales rating and have his aim canceled out by Kevin Alvarez earlier than Alex Zendejas scored the go-ahead aim. Whereas there’s extra work to be completed within the second leg away in Monterrey getting an early lead is vital right here. 

“We might have prolonged the lead additional however we confirmed that we’re hungry and we’re going to give all the things to realize this third championship,” Alvarez mentioned after the match.

America’s protection has been a significant story within the Liga MX playoffs and now they’ve proven that they will decelerate a harmful assault that scored 12 objectives within the playoffs forward of this however throughout the previous few matches, the rise of Zendejas has been vital. The American winger has now scored in two consecutive matches and with a aim and an help he has contributed eight objectives and 5 assists for America this season.

Now in his fourth season with the membership, Zendejas is coming into his personal which can be vital for america males’s nationwide groups’ depth going ahead. Whereas he solely has 4 caps in 2024, Zendejas has made all of these appearances underneath new USMNT supervisor Mauricio Pochettino which can bode nicely for his possibilities sooner or later making ready for the 2026 World Cup on dwelling soil in america. 

Subsequent up America will journey to face Rayados at their dwelling stadium in Monterrey on Sunday, Dec. 15. In the event that they’re capable of keep their one aim lead on mixture, they’re going to safe a Liga MX Apertura title after ending eighth within the desk. If the match is degree after 90 minutes on mixture, it’ll go to penalties and additional time as wanted however America will purpose to get issues completed throughout regulation to make sure that they’ve the perfect likelihood potential since depth seemingly favors Rayados.