Club America, a team synonymous with high expectations in Liga MX, currently faces scrutiny despite holding fourth place in the Apertura season standings. Their historic achievement in December 2024, becoming the first Mexican club to three-peat in the Apertura/Clausura era, set an incredibly high bar. However, recent setbacks—including missing out on the Club World Cup after a playoff loss and an early exit from the Leagues Cup group stage—have created a perception of struggle, even though they are just one point shy of first place.
How to Watch Atlas vs. Club America & Betting Odds
- Date: Sunday, August 24
- Time: 9:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Spanish Broadcast: Univision
- Current Odds: Atlas +380; Draw +270; Club America -145
Manager Andre Jardine and Club America are under pressure to secure a trophy this season, or significant changes could be on the horizon. A key player who needs to step up is American winger Alex Zendejas. Despite an impressive record of 43 goals in 163 appearances for the club, Zendejas has not found the back of the net since matchday one against Juarez. This goal drought is particularly notable given his added motivation to impress for a potential World Cup squad selection.
The team`s attacking woes are not limited to Zendejas; left winger Brian Rodriguez has also failed to score in three consecutive league games. While midfielder Eric Sanchez has delivered, the overall attack has often appeared one-dimensional. The upcoming match against Atlas provides a significant opportunity to break this offensive slump, especially considering Atlas has conceded three or more goals in four consecutive games.
Despite being loaded with attacking talent, Club America has scored a mere nine goals in eleven league games, averaging just 0.8 goals per contest. If Zendejas and his teammates cannot capitalize on facing one of Liga MX`s most vulnerable defenses, questions about their offensive effectiveness will undoubtedly persist.
