Club América delivered a dominant performance at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, thrashing Chivas Guadalajara 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup with a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory.
A Night of Complete Domination
The match started with high intensity, and it didn’t take long for América to take control. In the 6th minute, Brian Rodríguez opened the scoring with a precise left-footed strike, assisted by Diego Valdés. Guadalajara struggled to create any significant attacking threat, while América continued to dictate the pace of the game.
Just before halftime, Diego Valdés doubled América’s lead with a well-placed shot from the center of the box, further demoralizing the visiting side. To make matters worse for Chivas, Alan Mozo received a second yellow card in the 46th minute, leaving Guadalajara with ten men for the remainder of the match.
Second-Half Show of Power
América took full advantage of their numerical superiority in the second half. In the 65th minute, Alejandro Zendejas extended the lead to 3-0 with a clinical finish from close range, capitalizing on a swift counterattack led by Brian Rodríguez.
The final blow came in the 79th minute when Álvaro Fidalgo struck a brilliant shot from outside the box, finding the bottom left corner and sealing América’s emphatic 4-0 win.
What’s Next for América?
With this victory, América advances to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, reaffirming their status as one of the tournament favorites. Their fluid attacking play and solid defensive organization make them a formidable opponent moving forward.
Meanwhile, Chivas exits the competition with disappointment, unable to respond to América’s superiority over both legs.
Match Details
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
- Final Score: América 4-0 Guadalajara (Aggregate: 4-1)
- Goals:
- 6’ – Brian Rodríguez (América)
- 45’ – Diego Valdés (América)
- 65’ – Alejandro Zendejas (América)
- 79’ – Álvaro Fidalgo (América)
Key Match Events
- 46’ – Alan Mozo (Guadalajara) sent off (Second Yellow Card)
- 50’ – Chicharito Hernández enters as a substitute for Alan Pulido
- 75’ – Alan Cervantes & Rodrigo Aguirre replace Diego Valdés & Henry Martín (América)
- 85’ – Cristian Calderón & Ramón Juárez replace Cristián Borja & Kevin Álvarez (América)
With this dominant performance, América moves forward with confidence, while Chivas will have to regroup and focus on domestic competition.
