América Player Compared to Messi

Alejandro Zendejas shined with a brace in América’s 4-1 victory over Pumas in the Clásico Capitalino.

His performance was not only key to the azulcrema comeback but also sparked comparisons… to none other than Lionel Messi! 🔥

Alejandro Zendejas Was Compared to Messi: “It Was a Messi-Style Goal”

Defender Sebastián Cáceres praised his teammate’s second goal and joked:

“He chipped it just like Messi against Betis!” 😮

The comparison quickly went viral among fans, who celebrated the Americanista midfielder’s outstanding level.

Club América Turns It Around in the Second Half

Pumas had taken the lead with a goal by Jorge Ruvalcaba, but América responded with force after halftime.

“We knew that if we kept pushing, we would turn the game around,” said Cáceres.

OUR NUMBER TEEEEEEN! 🔟🔥

Alejandro Zendejas with the third goal in our favor 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/IJWbg85Sc6

— Club América (@ClubAmerica) September 28, 2025

The Self-Critical Gesture from Cáceres

The center-back admitted his responsibility in the rival’s goal:

“I slipped, and that caused the goal. It was the only chance they had.”

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