On January 28, 2025, Club América showed why they are one of the best teams in Liga MX, delivering a 3-0 victory over Atlético San Luis in front of a packed crowd at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City.
This match was all about Víctor Dávila, who stole the show with two goals, while Álvaro Fidalgo added the finishing touch with a third. América dominated from start to finish, controlling possession, creating chances, and shutting down San Luis defensively.
First Half: América Takes Control
From the opening whistle, Club América was on the front foot, pressing high and forcing mistakes from San Luis. It didn’t take long for their attacking pressure to pay off.
⚽ 16th minute: Brian Rodríguez made a brilliant run down the left wing and delivered a perfect cross into the box. Víctor Dávila was in the right place at the right time, sliding in to score the opening goal and give América an early lead.
After that, América kept pushing forward, keeping San Luis pinned back in their own half. Just before halftime, they struck again.
⚽ 43rd minute: Alejandro Zendejas found Dávila in the box with a well-timed pass, and the Chilean forward made no mistake, calmly slotting it past the keeper for his second goal of the night. 2-0 for América at the break.
Second Half: Sealing the Win
With a comfortable lead, América didn’t take their foot off the gas. Just minutes into the second half, they put the game out of reach.
⚽ 49th minute: Brian Rodríguez was at it again, setting up Álvaro Fidalgo, who slotted home América’s third goal with a cool finish. 3-0, game over.
From that point on, América controlled the tempo, keeping possession and not allowing San Luis any real chances to get back into the match. Their defense was solid, and goalkeeper Luis Malagón barely had to make a save.
Key Players & Tactical Brilliance
🌟 Víctor Dávila – The star of the match, scoring twice and constantly causing problems for the San Luis defense.
🌟 Brian Rodríguez – Provided two assists, showing his speed and creativity on the left wing.
🌟 Álvaro Fidalgo – Controlled the midfield and capped off his performance with a goal.
Tactically, América's 4-2-3-1 formation worked perfectly. Their wingers stretched the defense, while the midfield controlled possession and created scoring opportunities. San Luis simply couldn’t keep up.
What This Means Going Forward
🔹 For Club América: This win keeps them at the top of the Liga MX Clausura standings with 10 points. They look like serious title contenders once again.
🔹 For Atlético San Luis: A tough loss that exposed their defensive weaknesses. They’ll need to regroup and improve if they want to stay competitive.
With this dominant performance, América sent a clear message to the rest of the league: they mean business. If they keep playing like this, they’ll be favorites to lift another championship trophy. 🏆💛💙