Overview

• Juárez said rivals try to tarnish América’s work by framing results as referee-driven rather than earned on the field.
• Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz awarded América two penalties in the 4-2 comeback at Atlas, a flashpoint in the current Liga MX officiating debate.
• América remain unbeaten and sit second in the Apertura 2025 after strong away results, including a decisive win over Tigres.
• Juárez pointed to a harmonious locker room, emphasized that new reinforcements will intensify internal competition, and lauded Saint‑Maximin’s early impact.
• América prepare to host Pachuca in Jornada 7, and Juárez noted he was omitted from Javier Aguirre’s latest friendly list despite attending a recent national-team microcycle.