Óscar Perea returns to Club América following Colombia call-up

Club América forward Óscar Perea returned to Mexico following his first international call-up with the Colombia national team ahead of the match against Monterrey. The 20-year-old winger seeks to impress manager Guillermo Almada following the FIFA international break, returning focused and ready to shift his mindset back to club duties.

Perea Returns to Mexico After First Colombia Call-Up

The 20-year-old forward traveled back to Mexico City after concluding his time with the Colombian squad, where he experienced his first international call-up. americamonumental.bolavip.com reported that Perea did not see active playing time during the international window, though he reintegrated directly into team training with the Aguilas.

Perea spoke to reporters upon arrival at the airport in Mexico City, addressing both his national team experience and the upcoming domestic fixture. “América is a very great club that gives one that opportunity to go to the national team. As in this moment it provided it to me… The player arrived with the motivation to project a strong image for the Aguilas as the club approaches its 110-year anniversary.”

Preparing for the Match Against Monterrey

The Aguilas face Monterrey this coming Saturday in a crucial fixture for the Apertura 2026 tournament. Perea emphasized the difficulty of the opponent and the preparation required for the weekend, aiming to earn a spot in the starting eleven against Rayados for Matchday 11.

“We all know here the club that Monterrey is. Nosotros nos prepararemos de la mejor manera para enfrentar el partido y poder ganarlo,” he stated regarding the upcoming fixture, noting that the squad will train during the week to arrive fully prepared.

América enters the weekend occupying second place in the Liga MX standings, level on points with Toluca but holding a game in hand. A victory over Monterrey, combined with dropped points by Toluca, would return the Mexico City side to the top of the table. The club’s upcoming schedule also features matches against Pumas, Toluca, and Tigres, which are expected to be very difficult encounters where every point will matter ahead of the Liguilla.

Scoring Production and Playing Time in the Apertura 2026

Perea has recorded three total goals for América in the early portion of the season. Two of those goals came in Liga MX play, with an additional goal scored in the Leagues Cup, according to americamonumental.bolavip.com. The forward has accumulated 199 minutes of action in league matches and 100 minutes in international tournament play, demonstrating his capacity to produce scoring output despite limited playing time.