Club America secured their spot in the next round of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup with a 2-0 victory over Real Esteli of Nicaragua in the second leg of their Round One series. The match took place on Wednesday night at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, resulting in a 3-2 win on aggregate for the Liga MX giants. This win sets up a Round of 16 clash with long-time domestic rivals Chivas.
The game started with Club America dominating, and their efforts paid off when Jonathan Rodriguez scored a powerful right-footed shot in the 18th minute, giving Las Aguilas a 1-0 lead. They continued to press and came close to doubling their lead in the 34th minute with a shot from Brian Rodriguez that hit the crossbar.
Club America maintained their control in the second half and sealed their victory with a goal from Nicolas Castillo in the 72nd minute. Real Esteli fought hard but couldn’t find a way past Club America’s defense, resulting in a 2-0 win for the Mexican side.
The win was a testament to Club America’s strength and determination, securing their progression to the next stage of the competition. Their upcoming matchup against Chivas promises to be an intense battle, adding to the excitement of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
