The highly anticipated clash between Club América and Pachuca in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 quarterfinals has captivated fans, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. Following a goalless draw in the first leg, the stage is set for a thrilling second leg at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
🏟️ Match Overview
- Fixture: Club América vs. Pachuca
- Competition: Liga MX Clausura 2025 Quarterfinals (Second Leg)
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 11:10 PM ET / 10:10 PM CT / 8:10 PM PT
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City
- Broadcast: TUDN, Univision (USA)
🔍 Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Club América enters the match as the reigning three-time Liga MX champions, aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive title. Under coach André Jardine, they have demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess throughout the season. Their recent form includes a dominant 5-0 victory over Mazatlán and a 2-1 win against Monterrey.
Pachuca, managed by Guillermo Almada, has shown defensive solidity, conceding only once in their last four CONCACAF Champions Cup matches. They have also been formidable on the road, winning their last three away games without conceding a goal.
In their recent encounters, the two teams have been evenly matched, with the last three games ending in draws.
📋 Confirmed Lineups
Club América (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Luis Malagón
- Defenders: Israel Reyes, Igor Lichnovsky, Ramón Juárez, Álvaro Fidalgo
- Midfielders: Alex Zendejas, Richard Sánchez, Salvador Reyes, Javairo Dilrosun
- Forwards: Illian Hernández, Henry Martín
Pachuca (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Carlos Moreno
- Defenders: Sergio Barreto, Jorge Berlanga, Andrés Micolta, Bryan González
- Midfielders: Pedro Pedraza, Érick Sánchez
- Attacking Midfielders: Miguel Rodríguez, Nelson Deossa, Alan Bautista
- Forward: José Salomón Rondón
🏥 Injury Updates
Club América:
- Out: Sebastián Cáceres (knee), Emilio Lara (knee)
- Doubtful: Jonathan dos Santos (muscle strain)
Pachuca:
- Out: Eduardo López, Israel Luna, Celso Ortiz (all injured)
⚽ Players to Watch
- Henry Martín (Club América): The prolific striker has been instrumental in América’s attacking prowess, recently returning from injury to bolster their forward line.
- Érick Sánchez (Pachuca): A dynamic midfielder, Sánchez’s vision and passing ability are key to Pachuca’s transitional play. (Wikipedia)
- José Salomón Rondón (Pachuca): The experienced Venezuelan forward leads Pachuca’s attack, bringing physicality and goal-scoring acumen.
🔮 Match Prediction
Given the evenly poised first leg and the high stakes, the second leg promises to be a closely contested affair. Club América’s home advantage and experience in high-pressure situations may give them a slight edge.
Predicted Score: Club América 2-1 Pachuca
