Santiago Bueno and Santiago Ramos debut for América in friendly against Cruz Azul
The defenders made their first start for América during a friendly match against Cruz Azul in San Diego.
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Uruguayan defenders Santiago Bueno and Santiago Ramos made their official debut for Club América during a friendly match against Cruz Azul in San Diego, California.
Manager Guillermo Almada utilized this fixture during the international break to integrate the new signings and test their partnership in central defense. The duo is being evaluated as a potential long-term pairing for the final stretch of the Liga MX tournament.
The match also marked the return of goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón to the starting lineup. After being sidelined for nearly seven months due to injury, Malagón played a key role in keeping a clean sheet throughout the first half, providing a significant morale boost to the team and supporters.
Alongside the debutants and Malagón, the lineup featured Kevin Álvarez, young Franco Rossano, and the midfield pairing of Edwin Cerrillo and Erick Sánchez. Raphael Veiga also returned to action following his recovery from an ankle injury.