Nicaraguan Real Estelí stuns Mexican giants América in Concacaf Champions League
In a shocking upset, Nicaraguan club Real Estelí defeated Mexican champions América 2-1 in the first leg of the first round of the Concacaf Champions League. The victory came courtesy of a ‘Panenka’ penalty scored by Byron Bonilla in the 7th minute and a header by defender Marvin Fletes in the 47th minute. Despite a goal from Luis Quiñones, América was unable to overcome the determined performance by Real Estelí.
The match, which took place on Tuesday, February 6, marked a historic moment in the tournament as the underdog Nicaraguan team secured an unexpected win on home soil.
For those eager to catch the action, the date and time of the match were as follows:
– Nicaragua and Mexico: 9:00 p.m.
– Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru: 10:00 p.m.
– Venezuela and Bolivia: 11:00 p.m.
– Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil: 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday
The event was broadcast on various channels, depending on the region. In Mexico, fans could watch the game through Fox Sports on its digital platforms. In the United States, the online signals TUDN, fuboTV, and ViX Premium streamed the match. For fans in Nicaragua, the transmission signals were ESPN and Star Plus.
The unexpected victory has left fans of Real Estelí euphoric and eager for the next installment of this exciting tournament. Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups as the Concacaf Champions League unfolds.