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America Faces Early Exit: Can They Overturn 2-0 Deficit?
30 Nov
Summary
- Club America lost the first leg 2-0 to Monterrey.
- America hasn't lost five straight home games to Monterrey.
- Monterrey aims for their first Apertura title since 2019.
Club America is on the brink of elimination from the Mexican Liga MX Apertura playoffs, having lost the first leg of their quarter-final tie against Monterrey 2-0. The team must now mount a significant comeback at the Estadio Azteca in the second leg to avoid an early exit.
Despite recent losses, Club America boasts a strong historical record at home against Monterrey, remaining unbeaten in their last five league encounters at the Estadio Azteca since August 2020. This resilience offers a glimmer of hope as they seek to overturn the two-goal deficit.
Mongrey, who secured their victory through goals from Sergio Canales and Fidel Ambriz, are now one step closer to the semi-finals. They are pushing for their first Apertura playoff title since 2019, and despite a mixed end to the regular season, they carry momentum into this crucial second leg.
