Club América faces a complicated scenario in the final stretch of the Clausura tournament after the injuries of two are confirmed of their key defenders: Sebastián Cáceres and Cristian Borja, after the intense 3-3 draw against Pumas UNAM in the quarterfinals.

Sebastián Cáceres: delicate diagnosis after strong blow

The azulcrema group confirmed through an official statement the health state of the Uruguayan defender, who suffered a direct impact on the face during the match.

“Club América reports that Sebastián Cáceres suffered a direct trauma to the face, which led to a concussion, fracture of the zygomatic arch and eye trauma. Our play r received the treatment indicated by doctors from three specialties who performed a comprehensive assessment. His recovery will be according to evolution,” the team reported.

The incident occurred in the second half of the match, when Cáceres received a blow to the right cheekbone which forced to activate the concussion protocol. Subsequently, he was removed from the field in the emergency cart.

The severity of the injury puts in doubt his participation in the remainder of the Closing, which represents a hard blow for America's defensive scheme.

A pillar in the cream defence

At 26 years old, Sebastián Cáceres has established himself as the undisputed holder in America, a club with which he has conquered three titles from l iga. In addition, he is a regular in the calls of the Uruguayan team led by Marcelo Bielsa, especially for the 2026 World Cup.

His possible absence represents a significant loss at a key moment in the tournament.

Cristian Borja also in doubt for the final phase

The bad news didn't end with Cáceres. The Colombian Cristian Borja also left injured from the match, setting the alarms in the technical corps.

“The Club América reports that our player Cristian Borja suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament of the right knee. The recovery time will be according to his evolution,” the club stated in another statement.

Borja, like his teammate, is a fundamental piece in the team's defense and has been considered in the Colombian team under the direction of Néstor Lorenzo.

America faces a tournament closing with uncertainty

With two starting defenders physically committed, America will have to adjust its strategy to face the decisive phase of the Closure. The medical evolution of both players will be determining to define their availability in the next matches.

The coaching staff and the fans remain attentive to the reports, while the team seeks to stay competitive in the fight for the title.