Raúl Zúñiga undergoes surgery, set to miss two months for América

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:47 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Raúl Zúñiga undergoes surgery, set to miss two months for América

Summary

Club América announced that Raúl “Pantera” Zúñiga will be absent due to a cartilage injury that required surgery. The club confirmed the injury involved the medial condyle and was successfully treated, but did not specify an exact timeline for his return. However, sources estimate he will be sidelined for approximately two months. This injury comes as América looks to improve its performance in the league.

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Status Watch

•Raúl Zúñiga suffered a cartilage injury requiring surgery.
•Club América predicts a two-month recovery period.
•The club did not provide a specific return date.
•Zúñiga's injury poses challenges for América's lineup.

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12:47 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Pantera Zúñiga out for América

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In a statement, Club América confirmed Raúl “Pantera” Zúñiga’s absence due to an injury that required surgery.“Club América reports that Raúl Zúñiga suffered a cartilage injury to the ...
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