Monterrey is not a favorite against America, that was known even on the slopes of Cerro de la Silla, but although it may seem commonplace, the Liguillas must be played, this is soccer, and it is a hard lesson that those led by André Jardine.

André Jardine, technical director of the Eagles, opted for an approach that, at best, would be controversial, including a vote of confidence in Igor Lichnovsky rather Ramon Juarezcoupled with a series of little more than questionable decisions by the referee or the VAR that did not intervene in two actions that could well be sanctioned with something more than a yellow card.

Beyond a potential refereeing disaster, the Águilas did not show offensive solutions against a Monterrey that began to realize its defensive weaknesses and tried to contain them.

The Rayados’ talent was more than evident and it was a matter of time before the ‘Steel Giant’ scored his first goal, in this case, courtesy of Sergio Canaleswho before the end of the first half, scored a real goal.

América tried to react and increased their time of possession for the second half, but a header from Fidel Abriz that had a deflection from Igor Lichnovsky allowed the Chilean to send it directly to the goal.

The frustration in América increased, as the minutes passed and even Anthony Martial wasted the chance that marked the victory in a match that seems to define many more things than a 2-0 says. There is a lot pending for the return in search of a ticket to the Semifinals of the Liga MX.

The first legs will be played this Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27, while the return games will be held on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.

Wednesday, November 26