América and Pumas Clash in High-Stakes Clásico Capitalino

Mexico City, Mexico — The highly anticipated Clásico Capitalino between Club América and Pumas UNAM will take place on Saturday night at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, with kickoff set for 11:05 p.m. ET. Both teams are vying for playoff positions in Liga MX.

América currently sits in fourth place in the league standings, accumulating 21 points from six wins, three draws, and one loss. Their last match was a narrow 1-0 victory over San Luis. After two consecutive away games, they will play at home for the first time since their 2-1 loss to Chivas two weeks ago.

On the other hand, Pumas UNAM is positioned ninth in the league with 13 points, having a record of three wins, four draws, and three losses. Their previous outing ended in a 3-1 defeat against FC Juárez. This match will mark Pumas’ second consecutive away game.

América’s lineup is expected to feature goalkeeper Luis Malagón and a back four comprised of Cristián Borja, Ramón Juárez, Sebastián Cáceres, and Kevin Álvarez. The midfield will likely include Allan Saint-Maximin, Érick Sánchez, Israel Reyes, and Álex Zendejas, while Raúl Zúñiga and Brian Rodríguez are expected as attackers.

Pumas UNAM will likely start with Keylor Navas in goal, defended by Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Rubén Duarte, and Alvaro Angulo. Midfielder Jose Caicedo is suspended due to a red card in their last match, but they will field Alan Medina, Santiago Trigos, Aaron Ramsey, and Rodrigo Lopez, with Adalberto Carrasquilla supporting Guillermo Martinez.

The match will be available on various channels in the U.S., including Univision Network, CBS Sports Network, TUDN, and streaming platforms like Paramount+ and fuboTV. Fans in Mexico City will eagerly await the clash, as both teams look to secure crucial points in their push for playoff contention.