Renato Ibarra played his first minutes with América, after leaving the club due to the incident of family violence, and scored América’s second goal against Tijuana
After the controversy that caused his return to America, The front Renato Ibarra reappeared with the blue cream elastic in front of Tijuana on Day 6 of the Apertura 2021 and collaborated with the 2-0 that sentenced the victory in favor of the Eagles.
The 30-year-old Ecuadorian, charged in 2020 for attempted femicide and family violence against his wife, was registered with America against Liga MX during the week, as the club indicated that it needed his services to cover the loss of Leo Suárez, in addition to increasing the volume of the squad and taking the place of players who are going through an injury.
In his first call under the baton of Santiago Solari, Renato Ibarra he watched the duel against Xolos from the bench until minute 74, in which he entered for striker Henry Martin, and was a participant in the celebration of the goal scored by Sebastián Córdova at 90 + 1.
In addition, with two minutes of the addition only ahead, Renato Ibarra he drove the ball through the center of the field, took advantage of the weak mark on the part of the rival defenders and fired crossed with his left foot from the balcony of the area to beat the goalkeeper Jonathan Orozco.
On the other hand, the azulcrema fans that gathered in the stands of the Azteca Stadium divided opinion about their return to the azulcrema discipline, as they accompanied their entry with an ovation and a series of boos to a lesser extent.
With this result, America He established himself as the leader of Mexican football after six dates, in which he has collected 16 points, the product of five victories and a draw. In his next duel he will face León, who is his closest pursuer with 13 points and is located in the second rung.