Domestically, las Aguilas del America have only one trophy to go after. After a home 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to bitter rival Chivas in the Copa MX semifinals, the glamour behind the club’s centennial season has faded. Now with just the league trophy up for grabs, las Aguilas face Santos Laguna Saturday night at the Estadio Azteca.
Though they are playing at the Azteca, Club America have sporadically felt a significant advantage at home this season. Since joining the club as head coach, though, Ricardo La Volpe has led las Aguilas to two straight home wins in his short tenure.