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Arroyo lifts America to second straight Champions League title

The fan favorite starred Wednesday as Club America finished off a 4-1 aggregate win over Tigres to defend its CONCACAF Champions League crown.

MEXICO CITY — Michael Arroyo was the man who brought the Azteca to its feet Wednesday, and that was before he scored.

Coming on to an enormous cheer from Club America fans, the midfielder who put the club in the semifinals did it again and lifted his side to its second consecutive CONCACAF Champions League title.

Arroyo scored from open play and Osvaldo Martinez converted a late penalty to give America the 2-1 victory over Tigres on Wednesday, and a 4-1 win on aggregate.