América beats León 5-3 to maintain top position

Henry Martín Opens Scoring From Penalty Spot

The visiting side broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Henry Martín converted a penalty kick with a right-footed shot to the center of the net. Referee decisions followed a VAR review that confirmed an infraction by Juan Guevara against Brian Rodríguez inside the penalty area. The early breakthrough set the tone for an open, high-scoring contest in Guanajuato.

Carlos Álvarez Doubles Lead Before Halftime

América extended their advantage in the 34th minute. Spanish midfielder Carlos Álvarez capitalized on an assist from Henry Martín, finishing with his left foot to make it 2-0 before the halftime whistle. León tried to mount an immediate response, but América goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón protected the visiting lead with crucial saves.

Alfonso Alvarado and Érick Sánchez Trade Goals After Intermission

León found a lifeline early in the second half when Alfonso Alvarado connected with a header in the 53rd minute following a corner kick sent in by Daniel Arcila. The scoreline narrowed to 2-1, energizing the home crowd. However, América restored their two-goal cushion just five minutes later when Érick Sánchez unleashed a strike from outside the area that found the upper left corner of Óscar García’s goal.

Late Surge Secures Eight-Goal Thriller

As the match neared its conclusion, León applied sustained pressure. Iván Moreno scored with a long-range shot in the 82nd minute to pull the hosts within reach at 3-2. América responded immediately through a fast break, as Óscar Perea netted the fourth goal in the 84th minute off an assist from Brian Rodríguez. Rodríguez then added a fifth goal for the visitors in the 90th minute with a close-range shot. Ismael Díaz scored a final header for León in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but the match finished 5-3.

Upcoming Fixtures for América

Following their victory at Estadio Nou Camp, the league leaders face a demanding schedule in the Liga MX. Guillermo Almada’s squad travels to Estadio Jalisco to face Atlas on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 20:00 ET (21:00 local time). Subsequent fixtures include home matches against Pachuca on October 25, Tijuana on October 28, and Toluca on October 31, followed by the Clásico Capitalino against Pumas UNAM on November 7.

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