Rayados Troll América With Berterame’s Stoppage-Time Goal and Banda MS Anthem Before Semifinal

Rayados de Monterrey turned the build-up to their Apertura 2025 semifinal against Toluca into a moment of calculated provocation—directed squarely at Club América. Minutes before kickoff at Estadio BBVA, the stadium production team staged a pointed reminder of América’s recent elimination: Germán Berterame’s dramatic stoppage-time header.

The trolling began when the stadium speakers blasted Mi Mayor Anhelo by Banda MS, a song embraced by América fans as an unofficial anthem during their recent era of titles. At the same moment, the giant screens replayed Berterame’s decisive goal from the quarterfinals at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes—the one that sealed the 3–2 aggregate win and knocked América out of the Liguilla.

The reaction from the crowd was instant. Tens of thousands of Rayados supporters belted out the tune with playful mockery as they relived the goal that stunned América in the final seconds. The “Gigante de Acero” became a massive chorus celebrating Monterrey’s triumph while sending a very deliberate message to their Mexico City rivals.

The moment wasn’t random; it was payback. In the second leg of the quarterfinals, América’s stadium production repeatedly used the same Banda MS song to pump up their fans and apply pressure on Monterrey. But their plan collapsed when Berterame delivered the late dagger that silenced the stadium. Now, Rayados flipped the script—turning América’s anthem into a symbol of their downfall.

The trolling also reflects a broader trend across Liga MX. Mi Mayor Anhelo has evolved from a celebration song for América’s fanbase into a soundtrack of mockery used by rival clubs after azulcrema defeats. Social media is full of memes and videos humorously pairing the melody with América’s toughest moments.

For Monterrey, the gesture was more than banter. It reinforced the team’s narrative entering the semifinals: a resilient side shaped by high-pressure moments and determined to push deeper into the tournament. Under Domènec Torrent, Rayados have embraced a strong identity powered by emotional storytelling, stadium production, and digital engagement.

América, meanwhile, must absorb another public jab following yet another painful elimination. When the biggest club in Mexico stumbles, the spotlight—and the ridicule—always intensifies.

As Monterrey shifts focus to the semifinal battle with Toluca, the echoes of Berterame’s header and the Banda MS anthem will continue to circulate—symbols of a Liguilla moment that changed hands in the very last breath.