Monterrey Knocks Out América with Berterame’s 90+3 Stunner at Azteca

Club América won 2–1 at the Estadio Azteca — but it wasn’t enough to overturn Monterrey’s 2–1 win from the first leg. Rayados resisted wave after wave of pressure, survived a late red card, and sealed the semifinal ticket with a dramatic Germán Berterame goal in the 90+3 minute.

The 3–2 aggregate score sent Monterrey into the semifinals and eliminated América in their own stadium. The comeback attempt had life in the second half thanks to goals from Alejandro Zendejas and José Raúl Zúñiga. The Azteca roared with belief, and América looked poised to force extra time — but they wasted chances and lost tactical control in the dying minutes, leaving a window open that Monterrey exploited.

Despite being down to 10 men after Jesús Rodríguez was sent off in the 84th minute, Rayados absorbed every attack and gambled on one final counter. It came deep into stoppage time — Berterame received the ball inside the box and finished with ice-cold precision to silence the stadium and send Monterrey through. América fought harder than in the first leg, but never fully controlled the tie. Monterrey managed game tempo intelligently, stayed compact, and delivered when it mattered most.

For América, the elimination confirms an uneven and frustrating season. The team showed fight but never found the defensive stability required in knockout football.

Monterrey, meanwhile, demonstrated resilience, efficiency, and competitive clarity — scoring when it counted in both legs. Rayados now head into the semifinals with emotional momentum, while América is left with a bitter ending after being knocked out on their home turf.