English
America defeats Monterrey in thrilling Liga MX Final
Club America was crowned champion of the Liga MX Apertura 2024 after defeating Monterrey in a thrilling match played at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. The final score was 2-1 in favor of Las Águilas.
Despite Monterrey’s overwhelming possession of the ball (71%), America showed greater effectiveness in attack. Roger Sanchez opened the scoring in the 24th minute with an assist from Alejandro Zendejas. Monterrey, which received two yellow cards to G. Arteaga and G. Berterame, tried to react, but America’s defense proved solid. In the second half, J. Rojas equalized for Monterrey in the 85th minute, thanks to an assist from S. Canales. However, the joy was short-lived, as America proved to be more clinical.
Monterrey had 17 shots (6 on target), while America managed only 4 shots (3 on target). The statistics reflect Monterrey’s territorial dominance, but not their ability to overcome America’s defense.
The referee was Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez. The match, corresponding to the final of the Liga MX Apertura 2024, was played on December 16, 2024, at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Substitutions club america: at minute 42 R. Aguirre came in and H. Martin went out., at minute 72 J. dos Santos came in and R. Sanchez went out., at minute 90 C. Borja came in and C. Calderon went out.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 46 S. Vegas came in and H. Moreno went out., at minute 46 J. Rojas came in and E. Aguirre went out., at minute 72 R. de la Rosa came in and B. Vazquez went out., at minute 72 J. Corona came in and O. Torres went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Monterrey
Titulares:
Club America
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
