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Alejandro Zendejas Secures Historic Win for Club América in Apertura 2024 Final

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U.S. international Alejandro Zendejas played a pivotal role in helping Club América secure a 2-1 victory over Monterrey in the first leg of the Apertura Liga MX 2024 Final. The win marks a historic achievement for the club as they break a 33-year streak without winning a first-leg final match.

Thrilling Encounter at Estadio Cuauhtémoc

The first leg of the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Final was a high-stakes clash between two of the league’s most formidable teams, Club América and Monterrey. Played at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, the match was filled with intensity and drama, as both teams fought for control throughout the game.

Monterrey took the lead early in the match when Sergio Canales opened the scoring for the visitors. However, Club América responded with determination, overturning the deficit with goals from Zendejas and Kevin Álvarez to win 2-1.

Historic Victory for Club América

This victory holds great significance for Club América, not only because of the result but due to the historic nature of the achievement. For the first time in 33 years, América won the first leg of a Liga MX final. The last time this happened was back in 1991 when they defeated Pumas 3-2 in the 1990-91 season final at Estadio Azteca.

Since then, América had failed to win any of their next 11 first-leg final matches, making this win a crucial step towards claiming the Apertura 2024 title.

Zendejas and Álvarez Lead the Charge

While the entire team played a part in the victory, Alejandro Zendejas was the standout performer. The U.S. international scored the game-winning goal, securing a valuable lead for the Águilas heading into the second leg. Alongside him, Kevin Álvarez also contributed to the comeback, helping América fight back after Monterrey’s opening goal.

The combination of youth and experience in the squad, managed by André Jardine, proved to be the difference in this thrilling encounter.

Club América’s 2-1 win over Monterrey in the first leg of the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Final is a historic moment for the club. With Zendejas and Álvarez leading the charge, the Águilas have put themselves in a strong position to secure the title. This victory marks the end of a long streak of first-leg final defeats and sets the stage for an exciting second leg as América looks to clinch the Apertura 2024 championship.

Key Takeaways

Zendejas scores the game-winner for Club América in a 2-1 win over Monterrey.

The victory ends a 33-year streak without winning a first-leg final.

América’s mix of youth and experience proved crucial in the historic win.

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