Club América defeats Atlas 5-2 to maintain Liga MX leadership

Club América consolidated its position at the top of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 standings with a 5-2 victory over Atlas at the Estadio Jalisco. The match, part of Jornada 13, saw the Águilas demonstrate significant offensive dominance under manager Guillermo Almada.

América established an early lead with goals from Miguel Borja in the 26th minute and Erick Sánchez in the 28th. In the second half, Brian Rodríguez (58') and Alejandro Zendejas (63') extended the advantage. Although Atlas attempted a comeback through a Luis Estévez penalty (73') and a strike by Ryan Mmaee (78'), Kevin Álvarez secured the win for the visitors with a volley in the 79th minute.

With this result, América reaches 27 points, maintaining a lead over second-place Chivas. Atlas remains in the upper tier of the table with 21 points but saw their unbeaten streak broken.