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América Looks to 'Heal' Leagues Cup Blow in Third-Place Match Against León

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • América will face León for third place in the Leagues Cup after losing its semifinal to Monterrey.
  • Coach Guillermo Almada says the match offers América a chance to recover from the defeat, while León seeks a win and qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
  • The match is scheduled for September 6 at Houston's Shell Energy Stadium, with several América players returning from injury or limited competition.

América carries a 10-year wait for an international title into its Leagues Cup third-place match against León. After losing in the semifinals, the club must settle for a chance to finish third, while coach Guillermo Almada says the game can help the team heal from the loss to Monterrey.

"The group felt the blow because we had high expectations, especially because of how the match unfolded. We have already gone through the mourning. Now we will try to win, because the best way to heal is to do so," Almada said. América's last international championship came in the 2015-16 Concacaf Champions League.

The group felt the blow because we had high expectations, especially because of how the match unfolded. We have already gone through the mourning. Now we will try to win, because the best way to heal is to do so.

· Guillermo AlmadaThe América coach described the team's response after its semifinal defeat by Monterrey.

The match carries a separate incentive for León. A victory would give La Fiera a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. América, meanwhile, wants to leave the tournament with dignity, secure its best-ever Leagues Cup result and turn its attention to the Apertura 2026 Liga MX campaign.

These are the responsibilities we have at the club, and we must respect them.

· Guillermo AlmadaHe explained América's approach to the third-place match and its preparation for Liga MX.

"These are the responsibilities we have at the club, and we must respect them," Almada said. New América signing Óscar Perea also stressed the importance of the game: "For us, every match is important. This one is just as important as the last. We will face it with responsibility, humility and sacrifice."

The teams are scheduled to meet on Sunday, September 6, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. América has also seen Alejandro Zendejas, Miguel Borja and Luis Ángel Malagón return to action with the under-21 side. Almada said the minutes would help Borja regain his form, Zendejas continue his recovery and Malagón rebuild rhythm in goal. He also welcomed the arrival of Spanish reinforcement Carlos Álvarez for the Apertura 2026 tournament.

For us, every match is important. This one is just as important as the last. We will face it with responsibility, humility and sacrifice.

· Óscar PereaThe América player discussed the team's attitude before facing León.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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