Club América vs Puebla ends 1‑1; US fans watch on TUDN & ViX

When Club América and Club Puebla locked horns on October 22, 2025, the result was a dead‑heat that left both sides with mixed feelings. The match, part of Liga MX Apertura 2025 Matchday 14Estadio Azteca, kicked off at 01:00 UTC (9 p.m. ET on October 21) in Mexico City’s iconic stadium. Fans in the United States could catch the action live on TUDN and stream it for free on ViX, making the showdown accessible to a broad North‑American audience.

Match Overview

Both clubs entered the game with starkly different fortunes. Club América sat third in the Apertura table with 27 points from eight wins, three draws and two losses, while Club Puebla languished at the bottom, clinging to just eight points after two wins, two draws and nine defeats. The stakes were clear: América needed to stay within striking distance of the leaders, and Puebla hoped to claw back into the playoff conversation.

Key Moments and Player Performances

The first half was a tight affair. Puebla’s Emiliano Gómez broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse. The home side pressed, yet the Mexican capital crowd stayed hushed as the clock ticked toward halftime.

In the second half, Brian Rodríguez stepped up for América, converting a penalty in the 67th minute after a foul on striker Allan Saint‑Maximin inside the box. The goal seemed to swing momentum, but Puebla responded late. Raúl Castillo struck in the 90+2 minute, forcing extra time. América’s own Ramón Juárez sealed the draw with a rip‑off in the 90+8 minute, ensuring the match ended 1‑1.

Goalkeeper Ángel Malagón made several crucial saves for América, while Puebla’s backline, marshaled by veteran defender Kevin Álvarez, held firm in the final minutes despite the pressure.

Broadcast and Streaming Options in the United States

For American viewers, the match was exclusive to TUDN, which aired it on the linear cable feed and simultaneously on its digital platform. ViX, the streaming arm of TelevisaUnivision, offered a free, ad‑supported live stream, making the game reachable on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

Other Spanish‑language sports channels that regularly carry Liga MX—ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, Univision, and Telemundo—did not broadcast this particular fixture but remain options for future matches. English commentary is sparse; however, Fox Sports occasionally provides a secondary audio feed for marquee games.

Beyond the free services, cord‑cutters can subscribe to FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV, all of which include TUDN in their channel line‑ups. FuboTV’s plan that adds TUDN starts at $84.99 per month, plus taxes and fees.

Implications for the Liga MX Standings

The draw left América four points shy of league leaders Toluca, preserving a realistic shot at the top‑four playoff spots. Their defensive frailties, highlighted by Kevin Álvarez’s earlier mistake against Cruz Azul, remain a concern as they eye the remaining five matchdays.

For Puebla, the single point was a modest boost but did little to improve their relegation‑ranking status. In Liga MX, the team finishing 18th in the three‑year coefficient table must pay a hefty fine rather than face automatic demotion, a system designed to protect clubs financially. Still, the fine—estimated at several million dollars—adds pressure on the club’s board to turn results around quickly.

Background on Liga MX and Its Broadcast Landscape

Liga MX, officially known as Liga BBVA MX due to sponsorship, runs two tournaments per season: Apertura (July‑December) and Clausura (January‑May). Each tournament crowns a champion via a playoff (Liguilla) after the regular season. The league operates without traditional promotion‑relegation; instead, the bottom‑ranked club over a three‑year period pays a fine and may face sanctions.

Broadcast rights in the United States are split among several Spanish‑language networks, with TUDN holding a significant share for the 2023‑2027 cycle. Streaming services like ViX have become key partners, offering free access to live matches while generating revenue through ads. This hybrid model reflects the growing demand for flexible viewing options among the league’s U.S. diaspora fanbase.

What Fans Saw and Heard

Listeners in Mexico City described the atmosphere at Estadio Azteca as electric, despite the rain‑laced drizzle that fell midway through the second half. The roar after Rodríguez’s penalty echoed through the lower tier, while the crowd’s gasp at Castillo’s late equaliser was palpable. In the U.S., some fans reported minor streaming lag on ViX, but overall the picture quality remained crisp, and the Spanish commentary kept the tension high.