Winger, Not Named to the Gold Cup Roster, Pedestrian in First Leg of Clausura 2025 Final
Alejandro Zendejas endured a frustrating evening in Club América's scoreless draw against Toluca in the first leg of the Liga MX final. The 27-year-old winger, who notably missed out on the recent Gold Cup roster selection, struggled to make his mark on the biggest stage of the domestic season.
Zendejas played the full 90 minutes but failed to trouble Toluca's defense meaningfully. His lone shot attempt sailed over the crossbar, reflecting América's overall lack of cutting edge in the final third. The statistical breakdown reveals a player searching for rhythm, completing zero successful dribbles from two attempts and failing to deliver any accurate crosses from two tries. His passing was more reliable at 87% accuracy, but he created no clear chances for teammates.
Just before halftime, Zendejas nearly had a scoring opportunity when Álvaro Fidalgo looked to find him in the box, only for the ball to be intercepted. This encapsulated Zendejas' night – close to involvement but unable to capitalize when it mattered most. For a player seeking to prove his international credentials after missing the Gold Cup squad, this performance offered little evidence of his case. With América trailing in the tie dynamics heading to Toluca's intimidating home venue, Zendejas will need a vastly improved showing in the second leg to help secure América's historic fourth consecutive title.
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