'Level in Mexico is increasing' - With two goals from Rodrigo Aguirre and another from Cristian Calderón, América defeat Atlas 3-1

América regained the top spot in the Clausura 2025 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Atlas at Estadio Jalisco Saturday night.

Rodrigo Aguirre scored his first goals of the tournament, while Cristian Calderón added another to secure the Águilas' eighth win of the season. André Jardine's squad now sits at the top of the table after overtaking León in Liga MX.

The Azulcremas entered the match against Atlas with the motivation of having eliminated Chivas 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. As if that wasn't enough, León's loss to Necaxa on Friday opened the door for América to regain the top spot with a win over Atlas, an opportunity they did not let slip away.

"We are a great family, and despite the adversities, we are always together and striving for good things," América goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon said. "Recovering first place is very important with teams like Tigres, León, and Cruz Azul on the rise. The level in Mexico is increasing, and we have to work hard, take advantage of this FIFA break, and keep moving forward."

Malagón made five key saves from nine shots on goal by Atlas during the match. The América goalkeeper has only conceded seven goals in nine matches played in the Clausura 2025.

The team will head into the international break as the leader of the Clausura 2025. The Águilas will return to action on March 29 against Tigres in Matchday 13. The Felinos won 1-0 in their most recent encounter.