The clash between Chivas and América in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup generated various emotions and discussions at its conclusion. Beyond the result, a topic that caught attention was the action of the América coach controlling a ball during the match.
América sealed the elimination with an aggregate score of 4-1, thanks to the goals by Brian Rodríguez in the 6th minute, Diego Valdés in the 45th, Alejandro Zendejas in the 65th, and Álvaro Fidalgo in the 79th. However, the focus was on the Brazilian head coach, who showcased his skills from the bench by performing an impressive control with his left foot on a ball that was coming towards him in the 91st minute. This incredible action surprised the fans and even the players on the bench, who applauded the coach's outstanding touch.
The next challenge for América in the Concachampions will be facing Cruz Azul in the quarterfinals. This series will consist of three consecutive matches, including a league encounter. The first match will take place on April 2 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes as part of the first leg of the quarterfinals. The second leg will be played on April 8 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, leaving the match of matchday 15 for April 12 again at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
