América entered the Clásico Nacional at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes as clear favorites, given the very realities of both clubs in the Apertura 2025. The Azulcremas were sitting second in the standings, while Chivas were near the bottom in 16th place. But Gabriel Milito’s side stunned their rivals with a 2-1 win on Saturday night.
Mexican football closed one of the most high-profile transfer windows in its history. Global stars continue to arrive in Liga MX, raising the league’s international profile and drawing in fans. This summer’s headline arrivals included Keylor Navas, Ángel Correa, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Aaron Ramsey - capped off by Anthony Martial’s move to Monterrey.
The Argentine midfielder, who joined from Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, was initially set to see his contract expire at the end of the Apertura 2025.