Chivas Faces Necaxa in Crucial Clausura 2025 Matchup

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico – The Guadalajara Chivas will face Necaxa in a high-stakes match during Week 2 of the Clausura 2025 Liga MX tournament on Friday, January 17, at 9:05 PM local time. The game will take place at Estadio Victoria, with both teams looking to solidify their positions early in the season.

Chivas, under new coach Oscar García, enters the match with momentum after a narrow 1-0 victory against Santos Laguna. Meanwhile, Necaxa, led by Nicolás Larcamón, seeks redemption following a 2-1 loss to Pumas UNAM in their season opener.

The match will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, including Canal 5, Azteca 7, and TUDN in Mexico, with streaming available on VIX and Claro Sports. In the United States, viewers can catch the action on TUDN.

Chivas’ lineup features key players such as Raúl Rangel in goal, Erick Gutiérrez in midfield, and Cade Cowell leading the attack. Necaxa counters with Ezequiel Unsaín as goalkeeper and Diber Cambindo as their primary offensive threat.

This early-season clash holds significant importance for both teams. Chivas aims to build on their winning start and improve upon disappointing recent campaigns, while Necaxa looks to secure their first points of the tournament in front of their home crowd.

The Estadio Victoria is expected to be at full capacity, with fans eager to see if Necaxa can overcome their opening loss and challenge a Chivas team determined to establish themselves as title contenders.