The Azteca Stadium witnessed a match between América and Atlas with very few emotions, in a game corresponding to the first matchday of the Apertura 2022 Tournament of the Liga MX. The current Mexican soccer champions were slightly superior, but could not translate it into goals.
The Eagles had a difficult start, as they faced the Rojinegros del Atlas, the current champions of the Liga MX, on the opening matchday. In the last five tournaments, the Coapa team has three wins, two draws, and zero losses in the first matchday games. Now, the team led by Fernando Ortiz will seek to defeat Monterrey's Rayados to get their first victory in the competition.
On the other hand, the Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara were considered strong favorites to take the three points against the Bravos de Ciudad Juárez. However, Ricardo Cadena's team failed to demonstrate their superiority and drew with the border team. In the last tournaments, the rojiblancos have had a regular start with two wins, two draws, and one loss.
A different match in Nuevo León
Cruz Azul started the Apertura 2022 on the right foot, as they surprised and won 3-2 against Tigres at the Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza. Diego Aguirre, the celestial team's coach, remains unbeaten and has won his only two official games with Cruz Azul.
On the other hand, the Pumas de la UNAM will make their debut in this new tournament against the Xolos de Tijuana at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The auriazul team has reinforced well and is the favorite to defeat the border team at Ciudad Universitaria.
América vs. Atlas: possible lineups
- América: Guillermo Ochoa; Jorge Sánchez, Néstor Araujo, Sebastián Cáceres, and Luis Fuentes; Jonathan dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, and Richard Sánchez; Roger Martínez, Alejandro Zendejas, and Federico Viñas. Coach: Fernando Ortiz.
- Atlas: Camilo Vargas; José Abella, Anderson Santamaria, Matías Nervo, Emanuel Aguilera, and Luis Reyes; Aldo Rocha, Jeremy Márquez, and Edgar Zaldívar; Julián Quiñones and Ozziel Herrera. Coach: Diego Cocca.
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