América Dominates Santos 3-0, Continues Liga MX Ascent
Mexico City – Club América extended its winning form with a decisive 3-0 victory over Santos Laguna on Thursday, solidifying its position as a top contender in Liga MX.Goals from Brian Rodríguez, along with previously scored goals, propelled the Eagles to a commanding performance at Estadio Azteca.
The win marks a continuation of América’s impressive run of form, raising expectations for the upcoming Clásico Nacional against Cruz Azul following the FIFA break. Santos Laguna, meanwhile, demonstrated limited response throughout the match, highlighting existing vulnerabilities within the team.
América controlled the match from the complement onward, with Santos unable to mount a significant challenge. Alexis Vega came close to extending the lead, but it was Rodríguez who ultimately sealed the victory at the 62nd minute with a powerful right-footed shot.
Earlier in the match, opportunities arose for América to increase their advantage, including a near-miss from Acevedo and a strong shot from Cervantes that tested the Santos goalkeeper.
With the victory, América continues to improve its record and aims to regain full strength as key players recover from injury. The upcoming match against Cruz Azul promises to be a pivotal clash between two of Liga MX’s most prominent teams.
