On October 21, 2025, Liga MX will witness a significant clash as América takes on Puebla in Matchday 14 of the Apertura 2025 tournament. Currently, América sits in third place in the standings, having recently suffered a setback against Cruz Azul.
América’s Recent Performance
The “Las Águilas” are determined to bounce back after the defeat that left them with 27 points, one point behind Cruz Azul. With only a few matches left in the regular season, America has secured a spot in the Play In and is aiming for direct qualification to the Liguilla. The challenge still remains, especially with an upcoming match against Toluca in the 17th round.
Puebla’s Struggles
Puebla, on the other hand, finds itself at the bottom of the league table. With a mere eight points from 13 matches, they hold two victories, two draws, and nine losses. Their situation is dire; they need to win all their remaining matches and rely on favorable outcomes in other games to hope for a Play In spot.
Head-to-Head Record
In their last five encounters, Puebla has only managed to secure one win and one draw against América:
- Puebla 1 – 2 América
- América 0 – 1 Puebla
- Puebla 1 – 2 América
- América 3 – 0 Puebla
- América 2 – 2 Puebla
Match Details
Fans can look forward to the match on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Here are the key details:
- Date: October 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00 AM (CDMX) / 9:00 AM (ET)
- Location: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Predicted Lineups
Both teams will be fielding their strongest possible lineups:
| América | Puebla |
|---|---|
| Luis Malagón | Julio José González |
| Israel Reyes | Eduardo Navarro |
| Kevin Álvarez | Luis Rey |
| Cristian Borja | Nicolas Diaz |
| Ramón Juárez | Alvaro Alejandro de la Rosa |
| Igor Lichnovsky | Efraín Orona |
| Alexis Gutiérrez | Alejandro Organista |
| Álvaro Fidalgo | Emiliano Gómez |
| Brian Rodríguez | Fernando Monarrez |
| Alain Saint-Maximin | Edgar Guerra |
| Rodrigo Aguirre | Ricardo Marín |
This matchup is crucial for both teams, with América striving to retain their third-place position, while Puebla fights for their season’s survival. Fans eagerly anticipate an exciting contest at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
