# Club América leads Liga MX amid Cáceres transfer talks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-amrica-under-guillermo-almada > Updated: 2026-08-27T18:53:22.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4. Under the management of Uruguayan coach Guillermo Almada, Club América has maintained an undefeated streak across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup. The team currently leads the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament with 13 points. As the sixth round of the tournament commences, América is scheduled to defend its position against Puebla at the Estadio Azteca. Almada’s strategy continues to emphasize young Mexican talent and the integration of academy players, such as midfielders Ícaro Conceicao and striker Alejandro Cárdenas. The squad has been bolstered by summer reinforcements Óscar Perea, Edwin Cerrillo, and Miguel Borja, while Fran de Alba has recently joined the technical staff as a physical trainer. Off the pitch, the club is managing significant player movements. Negotiations regarding the potential transfer of Uruguayan defender Sebastián Cáceres to Celta de Vigo have intensified. While reports indicate that Celta has reached a personal agreement with the player, the final decision remains with América's management. The club also continues to monitor interest from Ajax in midfielder Brian Rodríguez. Additionally, Almada remains involved in a legal proceeding at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding a dispute with Santos Laguna. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Liga MX Apertura 2026: América seeks to maintain lead in Jornada 6 Liga MX's Apertura 2026 Jornada 6 features league leaders Club América defending their undefeated status against Puebla, while Chivas and Atlas look to climb the standings. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guillermo-almada-maintains-undefeated-streak-with-club-amrica ### 2026-08-11: Guillermo Almada leads Club América to undefeated start Club América coach Guillermo Almada has maintained an undefeated start, earning praise for integrating youth players while seeking two to three key reinforcements to bolster the squad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guillermo-almada-leads-club-amrica-to-undefeated-start ### 2026-08-06: Coach Guillermo Almada Guides Club América to Unbeaten Start in Leagues Cup Guillermo Almada leads Club América to an unbeaten streak in Liga MX and the Leagues Cup, focusing on young Mexican players and upcoming matches against Portland Timbers and Austin FC. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coach-guillermo-almada-guides-club-amrica-to-unbeaten-start-in-leagues-cup ### 2026-07-30: Kevin Álvarez finds new footing at Club América under Guillermo Almada Kevin Álvarez says his difficult period under André Jardine at Club América is over, feeling more comfortable under new coach Guillermo Almada and aiming to regain form and a move to Europe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kevin-lvarez-finds-new-footing-at-club-amrica-under-guillermo-almada --- Cite as: Club América leads Liga MX amid Cáceres transfer talks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/club-amrica-under-guillermo-almada