América has regained Ramón Juárez following a controversial red card received during last Wednesday’s match against San Luis. The Disciplinary Commission decided to overturn the decision, allowing the defender to travel with the team for their upcoming clash against Pachuca. Initially, the club did not plan to appeal the decision, but a review of the incident revealed that Juan Manuel Sanabria’s fall was voluntary, leading to this favorable outcome for Juárez.
His return comes at a crucial time for coach André Jardine’s defensive lineup. Juárez is set to join the squad traveling to Hidalgo to face the Tuzos this Sunday. This match is expected to be challenging as Pachuca arrives fueled by motivation after their recent victory in the regional Clasico against León, a win that propelled them to thirteenth place in the standings and keeps their playoff hopes alive.
América is in urgent need of a turnaround, as they have encountered a tough start to the new season. Having played two games in the Clausura 2026 with disappointing results — a scoreless draw against Tijuana followed by a 2-0 defeat to San Luis — the team has struggled to assert its gameplay identity. They have been outmatched in both intensity and tactical discipline by their opponents.
Adding to the pressure is the absence of several key players. While the team will benefit from the return of Erick Sánchez, who is ready to face his former team, doubts remain about the availability of Alejandro Zendejas and Henry Martín for the upcoming match. Their absence creates a significant gap in the team’s offensive capabilities, making a challenging encounter against a motivated Pachuca even tougher.
As América seeks to combat their ongoing crisis and establish momentum, the return of Juárez could be just the boost they need to secure much-needed points in Hidalgo.