Club América Edges Puebla 2-1 to Claim Top Spot in Clausura 2025
Club América continued their dominant run in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Puebla at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. Goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Henry Martín secured the win for the reigning champions, though a late surge from a ten-man Puebla side made for a tense finish.
A Bright Start for América
América wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 13th minute, Víctor Dávila struck the post, and Alejandro Zendejas capitalized on the rebound to open the scoring. Puebla struggled to respond, and their task became even more difficult in the 37th minute when defender Brayan Angulo was sent off for a handball in the box.
The numerical advantage paid immediate dividends for América. Just a minute later, Henry Martín showcased his finishing ability with a well-taken volley to double the lead. At 2-0, it seemed like the visitors were cruising toward another comfortable win.
Puebla’s Fightback
Despite being down to ten men, Puebla refused to fold. They tightened up defensively and waited for their opportunity to strike. That moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Ricardo Marín found the net, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and injecting fresh energy into the match. América, suddenly under pressure, had to work hard to preserve their lead in the closing stages.
A Crucial Victory for Jardine’s Side
While América’s finishing was not as clinical as in previous matches, the win was enough to propel them to the top of the Clausura 2025 standings with 16 points, surpassing León, who sits at 15 with a game in hand.
The match also marked the return of key players Diego Valdés and Henry Martín, adding depth to Jardine’s squad as they continue their pursuit of another league title. Despite some late nerves, América’s quality shone through when it mattered most.
With this victory, América cements itself as the team to beat in the Liga MX, showing both resilience and firepower as they aim for another
championship run.
