Juarez draws America in Liga MX Femenil Quarterfinals First Leg
Juarez draws 1-1 with America in the first leg of Liga MX Femenil Clausura 2026 quarterfinals. The Bravas look to upset the league leaders.
FC Juarez secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Club America in the first leg of the Clausura 2026 Liga MX Femenil quarterfinals, played on April 29, 2026. This result, obtained at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez in Ciudad Juárez, keeps the Liguilla series open and challenges the league's top-ranked team.
Club America entered this stage as the most consistent team and the clear favorite to advance, while the Bravas of Juarez clinched their first-ever Liguilla appearance, securing the last available spot for the final phase. The expectation was that the Águilas would assert their dominance, but Juarez showed their determination at home.
The direct elimination format, featuring home and away matches, theoretically favored America, who will need to demonstrate their superiority in the return leg. However, the Bravas of Juarez made it clear on the field that they are ready to spring a surprise and fight for a spot in the semifinals.
The final score of 1-1 was a reflection of a hard-fought match. The Bravas surprised early in the 13th minute when an error from America's goalkeeper, Paños, was capitalized upon. Norma Palafox stole the ball and assisted Sully Mercado, who scored the goal for the home team.
This draw leaves the tie completely open for the second leg. FC Juarez has shown they can compete against the top teams, and Club America will have to perform at their best at home to secure their passage to the next round of the Liga MX Femenil Liguilla.