America got a solid 3-1 win over Santos Laguna to climb to the top of the leader board. America got a quick lead and looked like they were set to crush, but a controversial decision got Santos back into the game. It wasn’t enough however, and America look like a tough team and will have a boost as they return to their home stadium of Estadio Azteca in their next home game. Santos meanwhile continue to have a weak start to the tournament and will need to improve in their next game at home against last placed Atlas.
The game began as America played their final home game in the Estadio Olimpico Universitario.