America and Pumas Face Off in a Crucial Clash for Liguilla Spots
The America versus Pumas Clásico Capitalino is set to take place at a pivotal moment for both teams, as they are locked in a fierce battle to secure their positions in the Liguilla.
America vs Pumas: Date, Time, and Broadcast Information
- Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Time: 21:05 hrs
- Venue: Ciudad de los Deportes
- Watching Options: Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX
America: Navigating Injuries and Tactical Adjustments
America will play their fifth home game at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, where they’ve only lost once this season (against Chivas in Jornada 8). However, the team under André Jardine is currently dealing with a series of injuries:
- Dagoberto Espinoza, the latest addition to the injured list, will be out for several months following ACL surgery.
- Henry Martín (knee sprain), Álvaro Fidalgo (patellar tendonitis), Rodrigo Aguirre (muscle discomfort), Jonathan dos Santos (tear), and Sebastián Cáceres (muscle discomfort) are all in the recovery process.
Given these circumstances, Kevin Álvarez might see playing time on the right back. Fans anticipate that Allan Saint-Maximin, with two goals so far this season, will continue to lead the offensive charge to keep America in the direct qualification zone.
Currently, America holds 21 points, which is enough to maintain a Liguilla direct spot if the season ended today.
Pumas: Pressure to Climb the Standings
Ciudad Universitaria arrives with three victories in ten games and needs to accumulate points to solidify their position in the play-in zone. Efraín Juárez has praised Guillermo Martínez and José Juan Macías, who has scored twice in four appearances since joining:
“JJ is still adapting physically. He’s getting better every day, and he’s available. I have two strikers, and I’m very proud they’re Mexican. Martínez scores goals; we all know about JJ’s quality. We brought him in to gain playing minutes,” said Juárez following their loss against Juárez in Jornada 10.
The university team will face one of the tournament’s most solid defenses and still has upcoming tough opponents like Rayados and Cruz Azul on their schedule.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of this Clásico Capitalino? This match is crucial for both America and Pumas, as they aim to secure their positions in the Liguilla (playoffs) with only a few jornadas remaining.
- What challenges does America face? America is dealing with multiple injuries, including key players like Dagoberto Espinoza and Henry Martín. They need to adapt tactically while keeping their Liguilla direct spot.
- What are Pumas’ objectives in this game? Pumas need to win to improve their standing and secure a play-in position. They will face America’s strong defense and upcoming challenging matches against Rayados and Cruz Azul.
