Unable to capitalize on their local status, the Sacred Flock conceded a slim deficit to América in the first leg of the Clausura 2023 semi-finals.
Chivas and América faced off for the initial chapter of the Closure 2023 MX season, a renewed edition of the National Classic set within the venerable stadiums of Mexican football. The atmosphere in the Perla Tapatía crackled with intensity as the Eagles absorbed the early pressure from the Flock, defending stubbornly through a tense opening period. In the second half, the visitors found their moment. A sharp run and decisive finish from Alejandro Zendejas gave América the lead, setting the scene for a crucial return leg at the Azteca Stadium next Sunday.
Louis Angel Malagón played a pivotal role in keeping the scoreline close, making three exceptional saves in the first half that preserved the home team’s chances. As both teams head to the capital for the decisive clash, the focus shifts to whether the underdogs can overturn the result and advance to the final.
In GOAL We present the key moments from the night:
MALAGÓN DENIES THE FIRST TO ALEXIS VEGA
MALAGÓN’S MONUMENTAL SAVING
MALAGÓN WITH HIS THIRD SAVE OF THE NIGHT
AMERICA’S DISABLED GOAL
ALEJANDRO ZENDEJAS WRITES THE EAGLES
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- 19%Monterrey
- 3.4%América
- 26%Chivas
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AMERICA’S DISABLED GOAL
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