Club America finds themselves on the cusp of a playoff spot as las Aguilas claim the ninth spot in the league standings. After defeating their local rival Pumas, in a 3-2 contest, America returns to league play having to face a Monterey squad who has just one defeat for the season.
While America has earned seven points in their last three matches, their roster has decreased in size and skill since then. The loss of Renato Ibarra because of injury and the suspension of Pablo Aguilar reduced the number of role players for las Aguilas. Club America’s reduced roster led coach Ricardo La Volpe to shake his lineup to find a fit.