Match report
Club America Defeats Real Estelí 2-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Club America
2–0
FT
Real Estelí
Feb 15, 2024
Club America secured a dominant victory over Real Estelí with a 2-0 win in the CONCACAF Champions League. Jonathan Rodríguez opened the scoring in the 18th minute, assisted by J. Quiñones, and Á. Zendejas added a second goal in the 54th minute. The victory was crucial for Club America, who displayed strong form and tactical flexibility to overcome the determined Real Estelí.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Club America 2-0 Real Estelí
- • Jonathan Rodríguez scored the first goal in the 18th minute
- • Á. Zendejas netted the second goal in the 54th minute
- • Marlon López of Real Estelí was shown a yellow card in the 30th minute
- • Substitutions included S. Cárcares replaced by K. Álvarez and C. Calderón replaced by L. Fuentes for Club America
Lineups
Club America
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Malagón (G)
- 31 I. Lichnovsky (D)
- 3 I. Reyes (D)
- 4 S. Cáceres (D)
- 17 Á. Zendejas (M)
- 6 J. dos Santos (M)
- 8 Álvaro Fidalgo (M)
- 18 C. Calderón (M)
- 33 J. Quiñones (F)
- 11 J. Rodríguez (F)
- 7 B. Rodríguez (F)
Substitutes
- 5 K. Álvarez
- 2 L. Fuentes
- 21 H. Martín
- 16 S. Naveda
- 24 J. Dilrosun
- 19 I. Hernández
- 35 L. Palestina
- 27 Ó. Jiménez
- 29 R. Juárez
- 26 S. Reyes
- 14 N. Araújo
Real Estelí
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Forvis (G)
- 27 J. Quijano (D)
- 19 E. Martínez (D)
- 4 M. Fletes (D)
- 18 L. Balanta (D)
- 23 Ó. Acevedo (D)
- 6 I. Ochoa (M)
- 8 M. López (M)
- 10 H. Medina (M)
- 28 B. Hernández (F)
- 7 B. Bonilla (F)
Substitutes
- 14 N. Maturana
- 3 H. Niño
- 12 W. Talavera
- 26 S. Cunningham
- 13 M. Balanta
- 17 J. Obando
- 37 B. Ordoñez
- 2 F. Vallecillo
- 21 C. Flores
- 22 C. Salandía
- 20 K. Batiz
Timeline
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18' Club America Goal · Normal GoalJonathan Rodríguez · Assist: J. Quiñones -
30' Real Estelí Card · Yellow CardMarlon LópezFoul
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40' Club America Card · Yellow CardJ. QuiñonesFoul
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45'+1 Club America Card · Yellow CardS. CáceresFoul
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45' Club America Var · Red card cancelledS. Cáceres -
46' Club America subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Cáceres · On: K. Álvarez -
54' Club America Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Zendejas -
63' Real Estelí Card · Yellow CardH. MedinaArgument
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68' Club America subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Calderón · On: L. Fuentes -
68' Club America subst · Substitution 3Off: Jonathan Rodríguez · On: H. Martín -
72' Real Estelí subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Hernández · On: N. Maturana -
72' Real Estelí subst · Substitution 2Off: Óscar Acevedo · On: H. Niño -
80' Real Estelí subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Balanta · On: W. Talavera -
80' Real Estelí subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Ochoa · On: S. Cunningham -
83' Real Estelí subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Bonilla · On: M. Balanta -
86' Club America subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Fidalgo · On: S. Naveda -
90' Club America subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Rodríguez · On: J. Dilrosun
Match Stats
| Stat | Club America | Real Estelí |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 547 | 335 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 478 | 259 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jonathan Rodríguez's goal in the 18th minute set the tone and boosted Club America's confidence
- ▸ The second goal by Á. Zendejas in the 54th minute effectively ended Real Estelí's hopes of a comeback