Liga MX Gameweek 6, Apertura
Club America 2 - 0 FT Puebla
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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⭐ Stars
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vs
Botafogo
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⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' Icaro
HT
↓ A. Ramirez ↑S. Sanabria 46'
62' ↓ D. Arriaga ↑Raphael Veiga
62' ↓ A. H. Gutierrez Torres ↑B. Rodriguez
62' ↓ O. Perea ↑I. Violante
67' ↓ Icaro ↑E. Sanchez
67' ↓ E. Cerrillo ↑I. Reyes
S. Sanabria 69'
↓ E. Mustre ↑L. Hernandez 69'
↓ A. Organista ↑M. Tomas 70'
77' B. Rodriguez (R. Juarez)
↓ B. Garnica ↑O. F. Moreno Villegas 83'
↓ I. Moreno ↑J. R. Pachuca Martinez 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Fernando Tapia 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Emilio Lara 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Ramón Juárez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Miguel Ángel Vázquez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagoberto Espinoza 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Diego Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Óscar Perea
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Alejandro Cardenas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphael Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iker Moreno 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Facundo Almada
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juan Pablo Vargas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fernando Monárrez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Alejandro Organista 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
8
Attempts
62%
Success %
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Kevin Velasco
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Carlos Baltazar
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Eduardo Mustre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Jesús Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Sanabria 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Alberto Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Camilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luifer Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Puebla | 0 - 4 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtemoc |
| 10/22/2025 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 02/08/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/25/2024 | Club America | 0 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 04/27/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 07/16/2023 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 01/22/2023 | Club America | 2 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 10/16/2022 | Club America | 5 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 10/13/2022 | Puebla | 1 - 6 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/01/2022 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
02/21/2026
10/22/2025
02/08/2025
08/25/2024
04/27/2024
07/16/2023
01/22/2023
10/16/2022
10/13/2022
10/01/2022
Club America Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Puebla
Club America
Puebla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical America Weather the Storm at Estadio Banorte
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. The league leaders showcased their championship mettle, surviving a relentless barrage to secure three vital points and maintain their flawless unbeaten record.
An Explosive Opening
Club America stepped onto the Estadio Banorte pitch knowing the Stakes were high to maintain their iron grip on the top spot. While the hosts edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, the early stages were defined by a frantic, end-to-end tempo that ultimately produced a staggering 42 combined shots. The Intensity was palpable as both sides traded heavy attacking blows from the very first whistle. The crucial breakthrough arrived in the 24th minute when midfielder Icaro found a pocket of space to confidently tuck the ball away. Despite falling behind, Puebla refused to fold. The visitors immediately ramped up their offensive efforts, turning the midfield into an absolute battleground and peppering the penalty area in search of a quick response before the interval.
The Goalkeeping Masterclass
The second half rapidly developed into an outright siege. Puebla threw caution to the wind, ultimately racking up 22 total shots and exerting immense pressure with eight corners. The Balance of play shifted dramatically towards the visitors, who relentlessly tested the home defence with every forward surge. Yet, they crashed against an impenetrable wall in Fernando Tapia. The goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass between the sticks, producing six vital saves to keep his clean sheet miraculously intact. His heroics provided a sturdy foundation when the pressure was at its absolute peak. Recognizing the desperate need for fresh legs to counter the assault, the manager introduced Isaías Violante. The substitute delivered a man-of-the-match performance, providing a vital outlet to carry the ball forward and relieve the defensive strain.
The Killer Blow
With Puebla committing massive numbers forward in desperation, vast spaces inevitably opened up on the counter-attack. The Upset Factor completely dwindled as Club America ruthlessly exploited these defensive gaps. The decisive moment came in the 77th minute courtesy of a brilliant combination. R. Juarez threaded a precise pass into the path of B. Rodriguez, who made no mistake in dispatching the ball past the keeper. This super-sub contribution killed the contest entirely and shattered the visitors' resolve. The 2-0 victory solidifies Club America's position at the summit with 16 points, extending their formidable undefeated run. For Puebla, the sheer inability to convert their heavy shot volume serves as a harsh lesson in the ruthless nature of top-flight football.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Club America's season?
This gritty victory solidifies their position at the top of the table. By extending their unbeaten run to six matches, they have sent a clear message to title rivals.
How did substitute Icaro da Conceição Nascimento change the game?
While mistakenly labelled a substitute, starting midfielder Icaro actually set the tone early. His crucial 24th-minute goal forced Puebla to chase the game, opening up exploitable tactical spaces.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Liga MX Summit Under Threat
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Club America’s flawless start faces a severe test against a Puebla side built to disrupt on the road.
The Setup
Club America are flying high at the top of the Apertura standings, boasting a Form rating that should terrify the rest of the division. Averaging three goals per game at home, they are an absolute attacking juggernaut right now. They remain unbeaten, having conceded just twice all season. However, Puebla are genuine away specialists, winning two of their three matches on the road. The Stakes are massive here; this is an early-season crunch match where both sides desperately need points to establish their playoff credentials and lay down a marker. With huge Stars on display like the creative Álvaro Fidalgo and the explosive A. Saint-Maximin, the Balance of power still leans heavily toward the hosts. Yet, Puebla’s sheer grit cannot be easily dismissed on a difficult night at Estadio Banorte.
Key Battle
Puebla's resilient backline must find a way to contain Club America's relentless midfield engine. The visitors will likely sit deep in a compact block and look to absorb sustained pressure, meaning the hosts' wide attackers must stretch the pitch vertically and horizontally to unlock a stubborn defensive unit.
Our Prediction
Club America 3-1 Puebla. The visitors will frustrate early and might even snatch a shock goal on the counter-attack, capitalizing on any spaces left behind. However, the sheer volume of home attacks and superior squad depth will eventually break the dam in the second half.