América vs. Pachuca: Official Starting Lineups for the Second Leg

 

Águilas and Tuzos set the stage for a decisive second leg after a stalemate in Hidalgo

One of the marquee matchups of the 2025 Clausura Liguilla Quarterfinals — América vs. Pachuca — lived up to its billing as one of the fiercest rivalries in Mexican football. Both clubs consistently contend for top positions and deep playoff runs.

América, who cruised into the Liguilla after finishing second in the standings, faced a Pachuca side that battled through the Play-In as the seventh seed. Despite their uneven form, history favored the Tuzos in this matchup, and they hoped to extend their edge.

The first leg unfolded at Estadio Hidalgo, where Pachuca aimed to seize a home advantage before traveling to Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. However, América created the clearest scoring chances. Pachuca nearly broke through with a key opportunity for Salomón Rondón, but both sides ultimately left their goals for the return leg.

First leg result: Pachuca 0–0 América

After a goalless draw in the first 90 minutes, América holds the tiebreaker thanks to their higher table position — meaning Pachuca must win the second leg to advance.

América starting XI:
Luis Malagón; Cristian Borja, Sebastián Cáceres, Ramón Juárez, Israel Reyes; Alejandro Zendejas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Erick Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez; Víctor Dávila, Henry Martín.

Pachuca starting XI:
Carlos Moreno; Jorge Berlanga, Eduardo Bauermann, Alonso Aceves, Bryan González; Elías Montiel, Pedro Pedraza, Juan Sigala; Alan Bautista, Oussama Idrissi, Salomón Rondón.