América Femenil Faces Chivas in Semifinal Classic Showdown

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, México — América Femenil will face Chivas Femenil on Sunday in a semifinal match that has high stakes for both teams.

The match takes place at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, where Guadalajara aims to break a seven-match losing streak against their historic rivals. The Chivas must win to advance to the final.

América has eliminated Chivas in the last seven playoff encounters, matching their league titles in Liga MX Femenil with two championships each. Historically, the Águilas have defeated Chivas four times in quarterfinals and three times in semifinals.

Coach Ángel Villacampa has led América to a solid milestone, with only one defeat against Chivas in league play since joining the team. The Águilas come into this match riding a seven-game unbeaten streak against Guadalajara.

The last time Chivas triumphed in a playoff series against América was during the inaugural Liga MX Femenil tournament in 2017, when they won 6-2 on aggregate in the semifinals, but only captain Blanca Félix remains from that victorious squad.

The previous semifinal match between the two teams saw América defeat Chivas 2-1 in the return leg of the Apertura 2023 tournament after a 2-2 draw in the first leg

As the men’s team prepares for their quarterfinal match against Pachuca, the women’s team seeks another victory over their rivals. The balance of power in this matchup clearly favors América.

Chivas did not qualify for the playoffs in Clausura 2025, eliminating them from title contention and leaving them to watch their rivals advance.

This upcoming match promises high emotions and intense rivalry. With the series tied after the first leg, both teams have a lot to prove. Fans of América hope to secure another victory and extend their dominance over Chivas as the game unfolds.