Miguel Borja scores bicycle kick in América-Chivas Clásico Nacional draw

The Apertura 2026 Liga MX Jornada 9 featured a 2-2 draw between Club América and Chivas in the Clásico Nacional. Colombian striker Miguel Borja emerged as the standout performer for América, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick to help his team recover from a 0-2 deficit. Borja's performance equaled a historical record held by Luis Gabriel Rey as the second Colombian to score twice in an official Clásico Nacional.

Following the match, Mexican football legend Hugo Sánchez expressed frustration on ESPN, stating he was saddened that commentators and journalists failed to compare Borja’s goal to his own iconic bicycle kicks. Sánchez noted that while international media often reference figures like Maradona or Cristiano Ronaldo for similar plays, Mexican media seemed to avoid mentioning his legacy.

Additionally, Borja's conduct during the match drew scrutiny regarding the ‘Ley Prestianni,’ after he was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Chivas goalkeeper Raúl ‘Tala’ Rangel. However, no evidence of discriminatory language was found, and no disciplinary action was taken by the referee or VAR.