Liga MX: América hosts Santos Laguna in Apertura 2026 home opener

Club América is set to play their first home match of the Apertura 2026 Liga MX season against Santos Laguna at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The team, known as 'Las Águilas,' is looking to build on a strong start to the campaign.

América arrives at this fixture undefeated, having secured a win in their opening match and a draw in their second. Their current form, coupled with a dominant historical record against Santos, positions them favorably. The team boasts an impressive 12-game unbeaten streak against Santos, with their last defeat occurring in the Apertura 2019. This long-standing dominance is a key factor as they aim to continue their positive run in front of their home crowd.

Beyond maintaining their head-to-head advantage, América has an opportunity to climb to the top of the league standings. A victory by a margin of two or more goals would see them draw level on points with Tijuana, potentially surpassing them for first place based on goal difference. This crucial match takes place before the upcoming Leagues Cup break, adding further significance to the result.