Atlas vs. América: Águilas rout Atlas 5-2 at Estadio Jalisco to stretch their Liga MX lead

Atlas had the chance to pull level with the Liga MX leaders on Wednesday night. Instead, Club América put on a finishing clinic. The Águilas won 5-2 at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara on Matchday 13 of the Apertura 2026, scoring five goals from six shots on target and moving to 27 points at the top of the table.

The match drew more than 100,000 US Google searches under “atlas - américa,” with fans also asking where to watch and how the result changes the standings. A second Matchday 13 game, Puebla vs. Monterrey, was folded into the same trend; that result is below.

Atlas vs. América: final score and goals

According to Claro Sports’ match report, the goals came in this order:

• 26’ Miguel Borja (América), finishing a cross from Brian Rodríguez down the left: 0-1
• 28’ Érick Sánchez (América), set up by Carlos Álvarez: 0-2
• 58’ Brian Rodríguez (América), on a counterattack started by Alejandro Zendejas: 0-3
• 63’ Alejandro Zendejas (América), after winning the ball off an Atlas defensive error: 0-4
• 73’ Luís Esteves (Atlas), penalty after a VAR-reviewed handball by Santiago Bueno: 1-4
• 78’ Ryan Mmaee (Atlas), from outside the box, assisted by Sergio Hernández: 2-4
• 79’ Kevin Álvarez (América), restoring the three-goal margin: 2-5

Reports differ slightly on the minute of Zendejas’ goal: TUDN put it at the 62nd minute, while Claro Sports and El Economista listed it at 63.

How the match unfolded

Atlas, coached by Hernán Crespo, started brightly. Claro Sports reported that Mmaee had a header go just wide in the third minute and that the home side created several early chances without converting. América, coached by Guillermo Almada, then struck twice in about three minutes midway through the first half.

The numbers show how clinical the visitors were. Claro Sports counted 21 shots for Atlas, five on target, against 12 shots for América, six on target, with Atlas also holding more of the ball. Borja, back from a suspension, has five goals in four matches in his first tournament with América, according to El Economista.

Zendejas injury

The win came with a worry. TUDN reported that Zendejas, América’s captain, went down a minute after scoring while sprinting back on defense and eventually left the match; Claro Sports said he was replaced by Óscar Perea in the 68th minute. Neither outlet reported a diagnosis, so the severity of the injury is not yet known. TUDN noted he had only recently returned from a muscle injury.

Liga MX standings after Matchday 13

According to Claro Sports:

• América: 27 points from 12 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), 32 goals scored, 16 conceded
• Chivas: 23 points from 13 matches
• Atlas: 21 points from 13 matches, fifth place

The loss ended a four-match unbeaten run for Atlas. América has now scored five goals in back-to-back matches after a 5-3 win over León in the previous round, and remains the tournament’s highest-scoring team. Atlas’ last home league win over América came in the Clausura 2021, Claro Sports noted, a streak that continues.

Puebla vs. Monterrey: Rayados win 4-1

In the other game bundled into this trend, Monterrey won 4-1 at Puebla’s Estadio Cuauhtémoc, according to El Economista. Diego Rossi (17’), Hugo Cuypers (31’), Lucas Ocampos (34’) and Roberto de la Rosa (61’) scored for Rayados before Facundo Almada pulled one back for Puebla in the 66th minute. Monterrey, coached by Matías Almeyda, moved to 20 points and seventh place, while Puebla stayed 13th with 16 points.

Where to watch Atlas vs. América

Claro Sports listed the match on Canal 5 and TUDN on television in Mexico, with streaming on ViX Premium. Viewers in the US should check their Spanish-language sports listings and ViX for replays and highlights.

FAQ

Who won Atlas vs. América? América won 5-2 at Estadio Jalisco on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Who scored for América? Miguel Borja, Érick Sánchez, Brian Rodríguez, Alejandro Zendejas and Kevin Álvarez.

Who scored for Atlas? Luís Esteves (penalty) and Ryan Mmaee.

Is América first in Liga MX? Yes, with 27 points after 12 matches, four ahead of Chivas, per Claro Sports.

What was the Puebla vs. Monterrey score? Monterrey won 4-1 in Puebla.