Club America's Miguel Samudio (right) has been one of the stars of the last two editions of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. (Photo: Mexsport)

MEXICO CITY – At a press conference Tuesday, even though he looked ready to play right then and there, Club America defender Miguel Samudio brought reasoned calm to the proceedings.

After all, the Paraguay international has been here before. He knows the drill.

On the strength of a 2-0 win over Tigres in last week’s series opener, Club America is 90 minutes away from a second straight Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League crown. The sides square off again Wednesday at the Estadio Azteca.

“We should carry out all of the work we did in the first leg, which was a very intense, very good job,” Samudio said. “I think that based on that we will try to do a very good tactical job, trying to get what we are seeking, which is to win the CONCACAF title.”

Last year, Samudio went all the way against the Impact de Montreal in both legs of a final that saw the Aguilas triumph 5-3 on aggregate.

With that success, Club America also earned a trip to Japan for the FIFA Club World Cup. The 29-year-old, however, refuses to look that far ahead.

“First we are thinking about tomorrow [not the Club World Cup] and trying to get a result that gives us the title,” stressed Samudio, who has also won league championships in Paraguay and Brazil. “Before that we have to play a good game on our end.

“We know what the opponent represents. They are going to come in with a lot of eagerness, trying to get the result. Tigres is characterized by their attacking know-how. We have to be good, so they do not progress. Later, if we gain the title, we will think about what will be at the end of the year. Most important is that tomorrow we are well focused. We know what we are playing for and we will try to play with everything.”

Club America is unbeaten in 12 straight SCCL games, including four consecutive wins at home.

Regardless of those impressive numbers, Samudio recognizes that what transpires on the field is the only thing that matters.

“Tomorrow, we are going to try to do a good job of stopping Tigres,” he finished. “It is going to be difficult. 2-0 is the worst score that exists in football. From here until game time, we are going to center ourselves on the match to try to get the result that we want.”

If experience is the best teacher, Samudio has become the star scholar.

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