SANTIAGO DE QUERÉTARO, Mexico (Interstat) — Club América opened its Liga MX Clausura campaign with a 2-1 victory over Querétaro on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Estadio La Corregidora, overcoming an early deficit with a pair of first-half goals to secure three points on the road.

The match began with the home side applying pressure, and their efforts were rewarded just after the 20-minute mark. Substitute Brian Rodríguez, entering the game early, provided Querétaro with a surprising lead in the 21st minute, finishing a play to stun the visiting supporters.

America, a perennial powerhouse, responded with characteristic resolve. The equalizer came in the 45th minute, just before halftime, when forward Ali Ávila found the net. The goal, assisted by midfielder Carlo, shifted the momentum squarely in America’s favor and sent the teams to the break level at 1-1.

The decisive blow came early in the second half. In the 62nd minute, another American substitute, Patricio Salas, completed the comeback. The goal was set up by forward Lucas Rodríguez, giving America a lead it would not relinquish. The final score mirrored the projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 2-1 America win. The data firm’s ELO system had also given America a 70.5 percent probability of victory before kickoff.

The match was a physical affair, reflected in three yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. America’s Carlo was booked in the 12th minute, while teammate Lucas Rodríguez saw a yellow in the 86th minute. Querétaro’s Rodolfo Cota, who recorded an assist on his team’s goal, received a caution in second-half stoppage time.

With the result, America begins its Liga MX season with a perfect record of one win and no losses. Querétaro starts with one loss and no wins. The records are identical across all competitions for both clubs at this early stage of the campaign.

The victory underscores America’s depth, with both of its goals coming from players who began the match on the bench. The performances of substitutes Brian Rodríguez for Querétaro and Patricio Salas for America were pivotal in shaping the outcome. Key contributions also came from playmakers Carlo and Lucas Rodríguez for America, and Rodolfo Cota for Querétaro, each tallying an assist.

For Querétaro, the match represents a missed opportunity after a promising start, while America will look to build on this comeback road win as the season progresses. The Liga MX fixture fulfilled its competitive expectations, providing a tightly contested match that was ultimately decided by America’s clinical response to adversity.