Preview: Portland Timbers v Club América – Águilas already out | OneFootball

Today Club América plays against the Portland Timbers in the last matchday of the first phase of the Leagues Cup.

The Águilas come into this match practically eliminated from the competition; the team recorded two draws, winning one in penalties and losing the other, which is not enough to advance to the next round.

América is left with three points and, even though they could reach six and tie Puebla—who currently holds the last spot—the main tiebreaker is victories in 90 minutes, and América has zero, compared to Puebla’s two.

This marks the fifth tournament of the year that the team has been unable to win and continues to deepen the crisis in this 2025.

Their current opponent has so far been the best MLS team in this tournament, having defeated Atlético de San Luis 4-0 and Querétaro 1-0 to position themselves as the leaders of their group.

‘Cabecita’ Rodríguez plays for Portland, but unfortunately there will be no reunion, as he has been out for several months due to injury.

Recent encounters between the two teams.

Players ruled out for this match.

Igor Lichnovsky: The América defender was sent off in the last match and is suspended for one game.

Probable lineup for this match.

This is the expected starting 11 for this match, but elimination could change things, as it’s possible André Jardine may decide to field an alternative lineup with the weekend’s Apertura 2025 match in mind.

Luis Ángel Malagón as the starting goalkeeper.

In central defense, Sebastián Cáceres alongside Ramón Juárez; as right back, Israel Reyes and on the left, Cristian Borja.

In midfield, Álvaro Fidalgo together with Jona dos Santos.

And in the attacking zone, Brian Rodríguez on the left, Alejandro Zendejas on the right, Henry Martín as second striker, and ‘Pantera’ Zúñiga as the center forward.

The kit América will wear:

Where to watch the match?

The match will be at 7:30 p.m. (Central Mexico time) and can be seen on Canal 9, TUDN, and Apple TV.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.