The Liga MX playoffs, known as the Liguilla, are set to resume following the november FIFA international window, culminating in a quarterfinal matchup between Club América and Club de Fútbol Monterrey this Wednesday. América will travel to face Monterrey at the ‘Gigante de Acero’ stadium in the first leg of the Apertura 2025 series, seeking a favorable result ahead of the return match. This contest pits the fourth-place finisher América against fifth-place Monterrey, with both teams now fully focused on their postseason ambitions after club players reported back from national team duty.
With the November FIFA international window concluded, the Liga MX returns to action with the Liguilla playoffs, following the completion of the Play-In round.
Club América travels to face Club de Fútbol Monterrey this Wednesday, November 26th, in the first leg of the Apertura 2025 quarterfinal series of the Liga MX. América will be looking to secure an advantage to take back home from the ‘Gigante de Acero’ stadium.
The Mexico City side aims to return home with a strong position to advance to the next round.
América finished the regular season in fourth place, while Monterrey secured fifth.
Here’s a look at the injured and suspended players for América ahead of this crucial match.
Los Cuartos de Final ya en la mira. 🎯🧐 pic.twitter.com/0tZS0aXTvh
— Club América (@ClubAmerica) November 18, 2025
América Injury Report for Match Against Monterrey
¡Todo con muchísimo cariño, Bomba! 😁🫶💣 pic.twitter.com/zbV44JKrof
— Club América (@ClubAmerica) November 18, 2025
Good news for América, as the international break allowed several players to recover from injury. Isaias Violante was the last to return to full fitness, following Raúl Zúñiga and Henry Martín, who were available for the friendly against LA Galaxy.
National team players reported back to their clubs last Thursday, including Luis Ángel Malagón, Israel Reyes, Kevin Álvarez, Erick Sánchez, and Alexis Gutiérrez from Mexico, as well as Sebastián Cáceres, Brian Rodríguez, and Rodrigo Aguirre from Uruguay.
Goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón had previously been dealing with an ankle inflammation, but started in Mexico’s 1-2 defeat against Paraguay on Tuesday, indicating he is fit to start in the Liguilla.
América Suspensions for Match Against Monterrey
Head coach André Jardine has a fully available squad for this match against Monterrey, with no players suspended.
