Match report
Philadelphia Union 0–1 Club America: Mexican Side Secures Crucial Win in Champions League
Philadelphia Union
0–1
FT
Club America
Mar 10, 2026
Club America secured a vital 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union in their CONCACAF Champions League match. The game was decided early as Raphael Veiga netted for Club America in the 20th minute, breaking Philadelphia Union's defensive resolve. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, Philadelphia Union couldn't find the equalizer, leaving Club America as the victors in this high-stakes encounter.
Key Facts
- • Raphael Veiga scored the only goal in the 20th minute for Club America, assisted by B. Rodríguez.
- • Philadelphia Union received three yellow cards, with G. Martinez (18'), O. Makhanya (44'), and A. Anello (47') all cautioned.
- • Club America made four substitutions, including Veiga (67'), A. Zendejas (67'), P. Salas (80'), and J. Zúñiga (80').
- • Philadelphia Union made five substitutions, including C. Sullivan (46'), E. Alladoh (46'), I. Vassilev (63'), D. Jean-Jacques (63'), and P. Ndinga (81').
Lineups
Philadelphia Union
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 76 A. Rick (G)
- 26 N. Harriel (D)
- 2 G. Martinez (D)
- 29 O. Makhanya (D)
- 20 P. Ndinga (D)
- 8 J. Bueno (M)
- 4 J. Lukic (M)
- 6 C. Sullivan (M)
- 10 M. Iloski (M)
- 28 A. Anello (M)
- 23 E. Alladoh (F)
Substitutes
- 18 A. Blake
- 31 G. Marks
- 11 A. Bedoya
- 5 J. Sery Larsen
- 19 I. Vassilev
- 21 D. Jean Jacques
- 39 F. Westfield
- 9 B. Damiani
- 14 J. Rafanello
- 16 B. Bender
- 37 S. Korzeniowski
- 51 M. Jakupovic
Club America
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Malagon (G)
- 18 A. Mejia (D)
- 3 I. Reyes (D)
- 4 S. Caceres (D)
- 26 C. Borja (D)
- 17 Rodrigo Dourado (M)
- 28 E. Sanchez (M)
- 10 A. Zendejas (M)
- 23 Raphael Veiga (M)
- 7 B. Rodriguez (M)
- 33 P. Salas (F)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Cota
- 21 F. Tapia
- 6 J. dos Santos
- 5 K. Alvarez
- 29 R. Juarez
- 32 M. Vazquez
- 22 T. N. Espinosa Dovat
- 14 N. Araujo
- 13 A. Cervantes
- 45 Lima
- 20 A. H. Gutierrez Torres
- 19 J. Zuniga
Timeline
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18' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardG. Martinez
Foul
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20' Club America Goal · Normal GoalRaphael Veiga · Assist: B. Rodríguez
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42' Club America subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Malagon · On: R. Cota
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44' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardO. Makhanya
Foul
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46' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Sullivan · On: F. Westfield
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46' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Alladoh · On: B. Damiani
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47' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardA. Anello
Foul
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63' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Anello · On: I. Vassilev
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63' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Martinez · On: D. Jean-Jacques
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67' Club America subst · Substitution 2Off: Raphael Veiga · On: Lima
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67' Club America subst · Substitution 3Off: Á. Zendejas · On: A. Gutiérrez
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80' Club America subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Salas · On: J. dos Santos
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80' Club America subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Rodríguez · On: J. Zuniga
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81' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Ndinga · On: Japhet Sery Larsen
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87' Club America Card · Yellow CardRodrigo Dourado
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Philadelphia Union | Club America |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 439 | 415 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 343 | 328 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Club America's goal by Raphael Veiga in the 20th minute changed the game's momentum, giving them a crucial lead that they maintained for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Philadelphia Union's multiple yellow cards in the first half disrupted their rhythm and added pressure to maintain their defensive stance throughout the match.