Monterrey eliminate Club America with a last-minute goal and 10 men on the field: Highlights and goals (2-1)
Monterrey were able to eliminate Club America with only 10 men on the field thanks to a last-minute goal by German Berterame. Check out the highlights and goals of this exciting match!
Club America have been eliminated from the 2025 Apertura tournament in Liga MX. Despite defeating Monterrey, it was not by the score they needed, with Rayados scoring a last-minute goal with 10 players on the field that gave them a ticket to the semifinals.
The match started with America looking for the opener right away, as they trailed 2-0 on aggregate. The first goal of the night arrived in the 30th minute through a fantastic strike by Alejandro Zendejas.
America’s second came in the second half, scored by Jose Zuniga, a goal that temporarily gave America a place in the semifinals. Nevertheless, in the final minutes of the game, German Berterame scored a header that made it 2-1 (3-2 on aggregate), sending Monterrey to the next round.
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THANK YOU AND SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
In a thrilling match full of emotions, America manage to defeat Monterrey, but not by the score they need to advance. Rayados hold on and now wait for their rival in the semifinals.
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90' + 8' - THE REFEREE MARKS THE END OF THE GAME! (2-1)
Despite losing 2-1 today, Monterrey secure a spot in the semifinals after defeating America 3-2 in the aggregate! What a match we have lived!
90' + 2' - MONTERREY SCORE! BERTERAMEEEEE! (2-1)
Berterame appears alone in the box and sends a header that is impossible for Luis Malagon to stop! Five minutes left!
88' - More yellow cards for Monterrey (2-0)
Luis Reyes is booked over a late foul over Erick Sanchez, who was taking the ball to the corner to waste time.
83' - Red card for Rayados! (2-0)
A few minutes after his first yellow card, Rodriguez commits another imprudent foul and receives a second booking, followed by a red. Monterrey are set to finish the game with 10 players on the field.
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79' - Double yellow card for Monterrey (2-0)
Medina and Rodriguez both receive yellow cards, as Monterrey start to slip into desperation mode.
69' - VAR disallows America’s third goal of the night! (2-0)
Zuñiga had scored after a great cross by Kevin Alvarez, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) steps in and disallows the goal for offside!
62' - Yellow card for Sergio Ramos (2-0)
Monterrey's captain is sanctioned with a yellow card after a late foul on Erick Sanchez.
58' - AMERICA SCORE! IT'S THE TICKET TO THE SEMIFINALS! (2-0)
After a terrific play by Zendejas, the winger sends a low cross through Monterrey's entire box that finds Zuñiga at the far post, and he only has to push the ball into the net!
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53' - First yellow card of the match! (1-0)
Israel Reyes sees the yellow card after tackling Jesus Corona near America's box.
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46' - And the last 45 minutes are underway! (1-0)
America and Monterrey jump into the field for what is set to be an intense second half at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes!
45' - 4' - The first half is in the books! (1-0)
America scored through a great goal by Alejandro Zendejas, but they still need one more to put themselves in the semifinals. A second half full of emotions is on its way!
45' + 2' - AGUIRRE MISSES A CLEAR OPPORTUNITY! (1-0)
Zendejas sends a very good cross that finds Aguirre, but the forward’s header hits the top post and the ball doesn’t cross the line — a truly heart-stopping moment for America fans!
29' - ZENDEJAS WITH THE OPENER! (1-0)
Alejandro Zendejas takes the ball outside the box, shifts it onto his left foot and fires a low shot, with Luis Cardenas unable to reach it as America score their first goal of the night.
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21' - America control the game (0-0)
America have taken control of the game, with more possession than Monterrey, but they still haven’t been able to score the first goal of the night.
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12' - AGUIRRE FORGIVES MONTERREY! (0-0)
Aguirre gets the ball inside Monterrey's box after a good pass from Sanchez, but his shot goes directly at Rayados goalkeeper Luis Cardenas, and America miss a big chance for the opener!
7' - America want to open the score quickly (0-0)
Dos Santos and Aguirre try consecutive shots from outside the box, and while both attempts are blocked by Rayados defenders, it’s a clear sign that they want a goal as soon as possible.
2' - RAYADOS WITH THE FIRST WARNING! (0-0)
Jesus Corona takes advantage of a mistake by Kevin Alvarez and wins the ball near America’s box, but Luis Malagon steps up to block his shot in what could’ve been the first goal of the game.
1' - GAME STARTS! (0-0)
The game between Club America and Monterrey at Mexico City has started!
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Monterrey's confirmed lineup for the QFs!
Coach Domenec Torrent made some changes to his starting XI for the second leg against the Azulcremas:
Goalkeeper: Luis Cardenas Defenders: Gerardo Arteaga, Ricardo Chavez, Jhon Medina, Sergio Ramos Midfielders: Fidel Ambriz, Oliver Torres, Sergio Canales, Erick Aguirre, Jorge Rodriguez Forwards: Jesus Corona, German Berterame
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Club America's starting XI for tonight!
This is the confirmed starting XI that coach Andres Jardine will use against Monterrey:
Goalkeeper: Luis Malagon Defenders: Israel Reyes, Sebastian Caceres, Kevin Alvarez, Cristian Borja Midfielders: Jonathan Dos Santos, Alvaro Fidalgo, Alejandro Zendejas, Erick Sanchez Forwards: Jose Zuñiga, Rodrigo Aguirre
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The rivalry stays on the field!
Club America and Monterrey fans are enjoying a sunny afternoon at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
Who will advance to the semifinals? The stage is perfect, the tension is rising, and both clubs are ready to fight for their place in the next round.
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Club America's scenarios
Club America aim for a victory tonight, but it needs to be by at least two goals over Rayados.
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes is ready for the action!
Club America currently plays at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes due to the Estadio Azteca (now Estadio Banorte) being renovated for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This venue has a capacity of over 36,000 fans, and a full house is expected for tonights game!
Tonight's referees!
Cesar Arturo Ramos, one of the best Mexican referees, will be in charge of sanctioning this intense duel between America and Monterrey.
The full officiating team for todays clash:
Referee: Cesar Arturo Ramos Assistant Referee 1: Alberto Morin Mendez Assistant Referee 2: Marco Antonio Bisguerra Mendiola Fourth Official: Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce VAR: Guillermo Pacheco
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Kick off time and where to watch
The duel between Club America and Monterrey will kick off at 6:00 PM (ET).
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