Club América Rallies Past Cruz Azul to Reach Liga MX Clausura Final

Club América secured a dramatic 2–1 second leg victory over Cruz Azul in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 semifinals, overturning a 1–0 deficit from the first leg to book their place in the final against Toluca. In a high pressure, all Mexico City clash, América delivered under the lights at Estadio Azteca, sending their fans into celebration mode.

⚽ Match Recap: Comeback at the Azteca

Down 1–0 on aggregate entering the second leg, América wasted no time asserting control, pressing high and dictating the tempo. Goals from Henry Martín and Diego Valdés turned the tie on its head, while Cruz Azul managed a late consolation through a deflected effort.

• Final score (second leg): Club América 2–1 Cruz Azul
  
• Aggregate score: 2–2   América advances on away goals (or higher seeding, pending format clarification)
  
• Key goals:
  
  • Martín (23’) – Clean finish from close range
    
  • Valdés (57’) – Long range strike off the post
    

Cruz Azul’s late push wasn’t enough, as América’s back line held firm through a tense final 15 minutes.

🔥 Key Performers

• Henry Martín: Led from the front with relentless energy and a crucial equalizing goal
  
• Diego Valdés: Delivered the winner with style, controlling midfield tempo throughout
  
• Luis Malagón: América’s goalkeeper came up big with two late saves to preserve the lead
  

América’s big game mentality once again proved decisive, as they kept their composure when the stakes were highest.

🏆 What’s Next: Final Showdown vs. Toluca

With the comeback complete, Club América now faces Toluca in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 Final a matchup loaded with history and contrasting styles. Toluca defeated Tigres in the other semifinal, and now aim to spoil América’s bid for another domestic crown.

• Final dates: TBD (home and away format expected)
  
• Toluca brings a free flowing attack and physical midfield
  
• América eyeing their 15th Liga MX title extending their all time league record
  

Expect fireworks in the final, with both sides entering in red hot form.

📰 Final Thoughts

Club América’s comeback win over Cruz Azul is another reminder of their pedigree in high stakes Liga MX matches. With Toluca now waiting in the final, Las Águilas have a chance to cap off their Clausura 2025 campaign with glory and reinforce their dominance in Mexican football history.