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The road to the title

América Femenil beat Tigres in the penalty shootout to win the Champion of Champions of the Liga MX Femenil. The match, played at Toyota Field in San Antonio, ended 1-1 in regulation time. Goalkeeper Itzel Velasco was decisive by stopping two shots in the definition, which ended 4-3 in favor of the Águilas.

Ángel Villacampa’s team dominated from the beginning. Irene Guerrero opened the scoring in the 11th minute, assisted by Geyse da Silva. América maintained control and had opportunities to extend the lead, although Tigres’ lack of precision and defense prevented this.

When the title seemed assured, Diana Ordóñez equalized in the 89th minute, sending the match to penalties. In the shootout, Velasco stopped two of the Amazonas’ charges, while the América players converted their shots, securing the championship.

This is the first Champion of Champions that América Femenil obtains, marking the beginning of the new season of Mexican women’s soccer.

The video arbitration system was once again the center of the debate. In the match between Necaxa and Monterrey, the VAR had a determining role in the final score: 2-1 in favor of the locals.

Decisions that marked the meeting

Referee Iván Antonio López faced a complex afternoon. During the first and second half, the VAR assistants intervened in several plays. Each review changed the course of the game.

Fans question whether the system improves sporting justice or further complicates refereeing decisions. On this occasion, the VAR was the main protagonist.

Impact on Mexican soccer

The use of VAR generates divided opinions in Liga MX. This duel between Necaxa and Rayados is a clear example of how video arbitration can tilt the final result. The controversy will continue as long as there is no consensus on its application.

The Mexican signs a third place and the white jersey

Isaac del Toro completed his first Tour de France with a performance that will remain in the annals of Mexican sport. After three demanding weeks on French roads, the young UAE Team Emirates rider took third place in the general classification.

In addition, he was awarded the white jersey as the best sub-25 runner in the competition. No Mexican had achieved such a high result in the most prestigious event on the world calendar.

The last stage through the streets of Paris was the icing on the cake. Del Toro toured the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum, escorted by his team and by multi-time champion Tadej Pogacar. The image on the Parisian podium is already a symbol of the growth of national cycling.

Del Toro celebrated the closing with the satisfaction of having fulfilled his duty. Fans, rivals and specialists recognized his maturity and resistance to compete face to face with the best in the world.

The Baja Californian, just 22 years old, showed that the future of the Mexican pedal is in safe hands. His performance in France opens a new era for sport in the country.