América beats León 5-3 to extend Apertura 2026 lead
América won 5-3 over León on Saturday, keeping first place in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 with 24 points.
Key points
- América won 5-3 at Estadio Nou Camp, staying on top of the standings.
- Henry Martín and Carlos Álvarez scored for América before halftime.
- León’s José “Plátano” Alvarado and El Chiquito Sánchez each added a goal in the second half, but América’s late goals secured the win.
Match Details
América defeated León 5-3 on Saturday 17 October 2026 in the Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 12.
The match was played at Estadio Nou Camp.
América’s victory kept the team in first place in the Apertura 2026, raising its total to 24 points.
Goals were recorded as follows: Henry Martín and Carlos Álvarez scored before halftime; José “Plátano” Alvarado reduced the deficit for León in the 52nd minute; El Chiquito Sánchez increased León’s tally in the 57th minute; Iván Moreno restored América’s lead in the 81st minute; Óscar Perea scored for León in the 83rd minute; Brian Rodríguez added a goal for América in the 89th minute; and Ismael Díaz completed the scoring in the 90+6 minute.
Your questions, answered
How did América secure the win against León?
América scored five goals, with key late goals from Iván Moreno, Brian Rodríguez, and Ismael Díaz, while León’s attempts to catch up were insufficient.
What was the final score of the América vs León match?
The match ended 5-3 in favor of América.
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