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WATCH: USMNT and Club American winger Alejandro Zendejas honors Diogo Jota in Apertura 2025 goal celebration

<p>U.S. international Alejandro Zendejas got Club América off to a bright start in the Apertura 2025, scoring the opening goal in their 1–1 draw against FC Juárez on Friday night. But beyond the scoreboard, his celebration sent a powerful message.</p><p>After finding the back of the net, Zendejas paid tribute to Portuguese star Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away days earlier in a car accident. The América winger honored him by mimicking one of Jota’s signature celebrations - a heartfelt moment that quickly made headlines across social media.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡LLEGÓ EL GOL! 🦅🔥 Alejandro Zendejas apareció justo antes del descanso y rompió el cero para el América. <br><br>👉 Revive el gol en <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FOXLigaMX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FOXLigaMX</a>. <a href="https://t.co/gps3mr8bXA">pic.twitter.com/gps3mr8bXA</a></p>— FOX Deportes (@FOXDeportes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXDeportes/status/1943882260303819015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Zendejas has been in excellent form, despite being left off Mauricio Pochettino’s squads for both the Nations League and Gold Cup earlier this summer. His performance against Juárez served as a reminder of his quality and poise on big occasions.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Zendejas has cemented himself as a key figure for Club América in recent tournaments, and now he’s wearing a number that reflects it.</p><p>For the Apertura 2025, the USMNT winger has switched from No. 17 to No. 10, a move that symbolizes his growing importance within the squad and his role as the team’s creative leader.</p><p>He’s not the only one with a new number this season - club captain Henry Martín has also made a switch, moving from No. 21 to No. 9.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p><em>Las Águilas </em>will play their Apertura 2025 home opener this Wednesday as they host Tijuana in Week 2.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CLUB AMÉRICA?

WATCH: USMNT and Club American winger Alejandro Zendejas honors Diogo Jota in Apertura 2025 goal celebration | Goal.com

Zendejas scored América’s first goal of the season in a 1–1 draw with FC Juárez — and dedicated it to the late Portuguese forward.