Borja rescues América with late double in clásico draw

América and Chivas delivered a gripping 2‑2 draw in the Liga MX Apertura, with Miguel Borja’s late heroics denying Guadalajara a marquee victory. Chivas controlled the first half, striking first in the 32nd minute when Bryan González headed past Rodolfo Cota after sustained pressure. Ricardo Marín doubled the advantage before the break, reacting quickest to a rebound as América struggled to create coherent attacks.

The hosts turned to Oscar Perea, Erick Sánchez and Borja after halftime, and the Colombian striker transformed the match. He halved the deficit in the 71st minute with a spectacular bicycle kick, igniting the crowd and shifting momentum. Just three minutes later, Borja levelled the score, finishing clinically from a Henry Martín assist to complete a rapid comeback. Chivas had dictated much of the evening, but América’s individual brilliance ensured the clásico ended with honours even, keeping both sides firmly in the playoff hunt.