América Triumphs 4-2 Over Atlas in Thrilling Apertura Showdown

Guadalajara, Mexico - In a high-octane encounter to close Matchday 6 of the Liga MX Apertura, Club América secured a 4-2 victory over Atlas FC on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Estadio Jalisco. The win propelled the Águilas to second place in the standings and provided a dream debut for new signing Allan Saint-Maximin.

América struck first in the 21st minute when Brian Rodríguez calmly converted a penalty to give the visitors an early lead. Atlas responded swiftly on the stroke of halftime, as Gustavo Del Prete curled a top-corner effort into the net in the 45th +1 minute to level terms.

The contest intensified after the break. Atlas captain Aldo Rocha was sent off in the 82nd minute for a reckless second yellow card, leaving the hosts to battle with ten men. That numerical advantage paid immediate dividends: Álvaro Fidalgo’s sumptuous finish restored América’s lead in the 73rd minute, and Saint-Maximin marked his first appearance in Águila colors with a stunning strike in the 88th minute to make it 3-2.

In stoppage time, Víctor Dávila sealed the win by slotting home from the rebound of his own saved penalty, completing the 4-2 scoreline and capping a frenetic finale.

The result lifts América to 12 points from six games, just one behind league leaders CF Monterrey, while Atlas remain on six points. Next up for the Águilas is a home fixture against Pachuca on Saturday, August 30, as André Jardine’s side aim to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign.