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.

Alejandro Zendejas compared to Messi / Photo: EFE

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.”