Club América beats Santos Laguna 3‑0 to lead Liga MX Apertura 2026

Club América defeated Santos Laguna 3‑0 at the Estadio Banorte on 2 August 2026, moving to the top of the Liga MX Apertura table with seven points. Henry Martín opened the scoring in the second minute with a header from a Dagoberto Espinoza cross. Brian Rodríguez, returning from injury, added the second goal in the 73rd minute, and substitute Alejandro Cárdenas completed the rout shortly after the hour‑mark. Goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota made several crucial saves, keeping Santos from equalising. The victory came under coach Guillermo Almada, who entered the season after replacing André Jardine, and it was achieved with a full squad after serving a one‑match suspension for midfielder Alan Cervantes. The win gives América a clear lead before the league’s pause for the Leagues Cup.