Club América faces a daunting challenge in the Liga MX playoffs as Cristian Borja suffered a serious injury to his right knee during a match against Pumas UNAM. The team must now regroup ahead of their critical quarterfinal matchup.
América finished the first leg of the quarterfinals with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Pumas. However, losing Borja, who has contributed three goals and four assists over 84 games since joining the club, is a significant blow. According to América’s medical report, “Borja sustained an injury to the collateral ligament in his right knee.” This leaves the team scrambling for alternatives.
The stakes are high. This playoff appearance marks América’s 17th consecutive time in the postseason, but they entered this year in eighth place—far from ideal. Observers are left wondering how the absence of such an influential player will impact their performance at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Without Borja, everything points to potential struggles for América as they prepare for the second leg against Pumas. “Everything points to Borja missing at least the rest of the Liga MX playoffs – and possibly the World Cup with his national team,” sources indicate.
Where to watch:
- The match will be broadcast on Canal 5.
- TUDN will also air it live.
- Streaming options include VIX Premium and Layvtime.
The upcoming match at Estadio Olímpico Universitario promises to be intense. With both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals, fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere as they witness what could be a turning point for either side.