América draws 2-2 with Atlético Nacional in friendly match

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Club América played out a 2-2 draw against Atlético Nacional from Colombia in an intense friendly match held in Orlando, Florida, during the FIFA international break. The game allowed both teams to stay in shape during the pause in their respective leagues.

Morelos gave Nacional the lead before halftime

Atlético Nacional took the lead just before the break, with a goal by striker Alfredo “Búfalo” Morelos in the 45th minute. Morelos controlled a well-timed pass inside the box and fired it into the net, leaving América’s goalkeeper, Rodolfo Cota, with no chance. This gave the Colombian side a 1-0 advantage going into halftime.

Own goal leveled the match for América

América managed to equalize at the 54th minute when Miguel Ramírez sent a dangerous cross into the box, which was deflected by a Colombian defender into his own net, making it 1-1.

América draws 2-2 with Atlético Nacional in friendly match

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Controversial goal restored Nacional’s lead

In the 72nd minute, Álvaro Angulo scored to put Nacional back in the lead, 2-1, but the goal came with controversy as the Mexican team claimed it was offside. Since it was a friendly match with no VAR available, the goal stood, giving the Colombian side the advantage.

Aguirre secured the final equalizer for América

América didn’t back down and earned a penalty in the 81st minute after a handball in the box. Uruguayan forward Rodrigo Aguirre calmly stepped up and blasted the penalty into the net, leveling the score at 2-2.

Aguirre came close to scoring a potential winner in the 88th minute, but his goal was disallowed due to offside. Despite several late efforts from both teams, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Preparations ahead of the Clásico Nacional

This friendly provided a valuable opportunity for América to stay sharp ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Chivas in the Clásico Nacional, one of Mexico’s most iconic rivalries.

Both teams used the match to fine-tune their squads and maintain competitive rhythm during the international break, ensuring they are ready for the return of league action.

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