Club America came from behind twice to defeat Necaxa 4-2 at Estadio Victoria on Sunday night, with Henry Martín scoring a hat-trick that included two penalties as the visitors climbed into a share of first place in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 table.
| Result: | Necaxa 2-4 Club America |
| Competition: | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| Venue: | Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes |
| Date: | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Halftime: | Necaxa 2-2 Club America |
| Scorers: | Owen González 37′ (Necaxa); Henry Martín 39′ (Club America); Julián Carranza 43′ pen (Necaxa); Henry Martín 45+10′ pen (Club America); Miguel Borja 56′ (Club America); Henry Martín 75′ pen (Club America). |
Necaxa vs Club America Match Recap
Necaxa struck first at Estadio Victoria, with Owen González putting the hosts ahead in the 37th minute to give the home crowd an early lead. Club America responded through Henry Martín, who equalized in the 39th minute from a rebound after a corner to make it 1-1.
The hosts went in front again before the break. Julián Carranza converted a penalty in the 43rd minute to restore Necaxa’s advantage at 2-1, but Club America hit back with a stoppage-time penalty of their own, converted by Martín (45+10′), sending the teams into the dressing room level at 2-2.
The second half belonged to the visitors. Miguel Borja scored in the 56th minute after a high turnover to put Club America ahead 3-2, the team’s first lead of the night. Martín then completed his hat-trick by converting another penalty in the 75th minute, the third spot kick of the match, to seal a 4-2 victory.
All three penalties awarded on the night were converted. Necaxa led twice and still lost, while Club America twice came from behind to claim all three points on the road.
Necaxa vs Club America Highlights
Watch the highlights from Club America’s 4-2 comeback win over Necaxa at Estadio Victoria, including Henry Martín’s hat-trick.
Starting Lineups
Necaxa: Luis Jiménez; Kaiky Naves, Diego Ochoa, Raúl Alejandro Martínez Ruiz, Owen González, Pedro Pedraza, Danny Leyva, Carlos Vargas, Matías Espíndola, Emi Rodríguez, Julián Carranza.
Club America: Rodolfo Cota; Dagoberto Espinoza, Emilio Lara, Miguel Vázquez, Cristian Borja; Erick Sánchez, Edwin Cerrillo, Carlos Álvarez; Álex Zendejas, Miguel Borja, Henry Martín.
Three Takeaways From Necaxa vs Club America
1. Henry Martín delivers when Club America need him most
Martín scored all three types of goals a striker can ask for on a big night: a poacher’s equalizer from a rebound after a corner, and two composed penalties under pressure. His first-half brace twice pulled Club America level after Necaxa had taken the lead, and his second penalty, which completed the hat-trick, put the result beyond doubt. With several regulars missing, the captain led the attack.
2. Miguel Borja makes his first start count
Borja entered the weekend with three goals in just 40 minutes off the bench this tournament, including a brace against Chivas Guadalajara in the Clasico Nacional and a strike against Cruz Azul. Handed his first start at Estadio Victoria, he delivered the night’s decisive moment, scoring after a high turnover to put Club America ahead 3-2. It was the breakthrough goal in a match Necaxa had twice led.
3. The table flips at both ends
The win took Club America to 20 points from 9 matches, level with Toluca at the top of the table, though Toluca stay first on goals scored. America are two points clear of Chivas Guadalajara and still have a game in hand, with their postponed home match against Tijuana rescheduled for October 28. It was also their first win at Estadio Victoria since September 2022. For Necaxa, the picture is bleak: still on 8 points from 10 matches in 17th place, now eight league matches without a win since their last victory on July 26 against Monterrey, and Juan Reynoso is still waiting for his first win after two matches in charge.
What the Result Means
Club America drew level with Toluca at the top of the Apertura 2026. Their 20 points from 9 matches match Toluca’s tally, though Toluca stay first on goals scored, while Chivas Guadalajara sit two points back on 18 from 10 matches. America also have a game in hand, with their postponed home match against Tijuana rescheduled for October 28. With seven jornadas remaining in the regular season, the top eight advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals, and Club America have strengthened their grip on one of those places. It was a busy Jornada 10 across the league, a round that also saw Atletico San Luis beat Pumas UNAM 3-2, Leon beat FC Juarez 2-1, Santos Laguna beat Pachuca 1-0, and Atlante defeat Monterrey 4-2.
For Necaxa, a night that twice promised points ended with nothing. They sit 17th with 8 points from 10 matches, well outside the top eight, and their winless league run has now reached eight matches. Reynoso’s home debut as coach brought goals but no result, and the pressure on him is unlikely to ease ahead of a difficult trip to Pachuca.
What Comes Next
Club America return home for Jornada 11 to face Monterrey on Saturday, October 10, at Estadio Banorte, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 CT. Club America will look to take sole possession of first place.
Necaxa travel to face Pachuca on Sunday, October 11, at Estadio Hidalgo, with kickoff scheduled for 18:15 CT. For upcoming fixtures and U.S. viewing information, see the Liga MX viewing hub.
