As the Apertura 2025 progresses, Club América prepares to face Santos Laguna in an essential Matchday 12 clash. After a significant victory over Pumas, the Águilas are aiming to secure another home win to strengthen their title bid.
Match Preview: América vs Santos
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 21:05 hours CDMX / 23:05 hours ET
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Currently, América sits in third place in the league standings with 24 points. The team has recorded seven wins, three draws, and one loss this season. They trail Toluca and Monterrey, who both have 25 points. América aims to build on the momentum from their recent win against Pumas, which not only provided three crucial points but also lifted team morale.
Santos Laguna’s Season Struggles
In contrast, Santos Laguna is experiencing a challenging season. They have achieved only three wins, one draw, and suffered seven losses, placing them in thirteenth position with 10 points. Their recent performance has been disappointing, notably a narrow loss to Monterrey, which impacted their confidence.
Santos will need to secure points against América to remain in contention for the Play-In. They are hoping to recover from their last match and demonstrate a strong showing in the capital.
Potential Lineups
América’s coach André Jardine might consider resting Álvaro Fidalgo, who is still recovering from a previous injury. This strategy could allow him to regain full fitness ahead of the next match against Cruz Azul.
Official Lineups
| América | Santos |
|---|---|
| Luis Malagón | Carlos Acevedo |
| Israel Reyes | Bruno Amione |
| Kevin Álvarez | José Abella |
| Cristian Borja | Haret Ortega |
| Ramón Juárez | Jonathan Pérez |
| Sebastián Cáceres | Javier Güemez |
| Alejandro Zendejas | Cristian Dájome |
| Alexis Gutiérrez | Salvador Mariscal |
| Erick Sánchez | Kevin Palacios |
| Raúl Zúñiga | Francisco Villalba |
| Allan Sainz Maximin | Jesús Ocejo |
The upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter, with America looking to consolidate their position and Santos in desperate need of points. Fans can expect intense action at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
