Necaxa pushed Club América hard in (Necaxa vs America) Round 3 of Apertura 2025. Raúl Zúñiga scored his ever first goal for América but Necaxa tried their best to fight back and Debar Cambindo managed to goal. Get hands on their stats, context, player profiles, and where to watch the next clash.
🏟 Match Recap & Final Moments
On July 26, 2025, Club América edged Necaxa 1–0 at Estadio Victoria, courtesy of Colombian newcomer Raúl “Pantera” Zúñiga. He scored in the 26th minute with a composed left‑footed finish from close range after a low cross by Alexis Gutiérrez and setup by Álvaro Fidalgo. Necaxa responded later through Debar Cambindo, but América held firm for a narrow victory. At the very end Cabindo manages to draw the game by scoring 1 Goal at the 43th minute of the game.
⚔️ Historic Rivalry & Season Stakes
Necaxa vs América is a classic Liga MX pairing head to head, América leads with 10 wins to Necaxa’s 6, with 9 draws in past meetings.
With this result, América improved to 4 points (1 win, 1 draw), sitting in 3rd place in the Apertura standings, Necaxa, also at 3 points, occupy 8th.
🧠 Raúl Zúñiga’s Arrival & First Strike
- Raúl Zúñiga, 31‑year‑old Colombian striker, debuted as a starter for América this match. He opened his account with a poised finish, showing strong link‑up play and positional movement.
- This was his first goal in Club América colors which made his debut memorable for Águilas fans.
- Transfermarkt lists his market value at approximately €2.5 million that confirms a low risk yet impactful acquisition of him.
Finaliza el partido de la tercera fecha 🦅@GNPseguros#Viviresincreíble pic.twitter.com/QbQQQB5qp6
— Club América (@ClubAmerica) July 27, 2025
📈 Tactical Stats
- América controlled possession early (≈62%) but Necaxa defended diligently, conceding only one shot on target in the first half.
- Fidalgo’s vision in midfield and Gutiérrez’s movement opened the lone opportunity. Zúñiga’s composure in the box sealed it.
- Despite Necaxa delivering a strong defensive blitz, América’s organization held up through substitutions and effective time management late.
🔎 Player Highlights
Raúl Zúñiga (América #19)
- Preferred foot: right; joined América on July 13, 2025. This appearance marked his first start and goal.
- Rated around 6.5 in Sofascore assessments during this match, signaling a solid debut under pressure.
Diber Cambindo (Necaxa)
- Scored Necaxa’s equalizer after set-piece chaos. In the final result his involvement illustrated Necaxa’s resilience and attacking intent helped them to score 1 goal.
⚡ Momentum in Apertura 2025
- América gained 4 points from two matches (draw against Juárez, win at Necaxa), now placed in 3rd. Toluca leads with 6 points.
- Necaxa also sit with 3 points after wins over Querétaro but lost defensively at home. Their Rank 8th reflects solid but inconsistent form.
🧩 Broader Club América Context
- América entered to Apertura 2025 as The Liga MX champion because they won Apertura 2024 and Clausura 2024 both the seasons. They are officially crowned in Campeón de Campeones 2024.
- The signing of Zúñiga reflects a change which is both rotational depth and experienced options up front.
🧭 What’s Next & Where to Watch
The Copa Apertura continues necessary preparations ahead of América’s next phases in league and international competitions.
Fans can get a full show of upcoming América matches via TUDN, ESPN Deportes and Liga MX official streaming depending on regional broadcast rights. Live stream coverage and lineups are available on Sofascore site which also offers channel and streaming listings.