El Clásico Nacional: Club América Hosts Chivas Amid Big Rivalry

City, State – Liga MX action resumes Saturday, September 13, with one of the biggest rivalries in Mexican sports, El Clásico Nacional. Club América will host Chivas de Guadalajara at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City.

Club América enters this match in strong form, currently undefeated in the Apertura 2025 season and sitting second in the standings with 17 points from seven games. Their previous match was a 2-0 victory against Pachuca, extending their winning streak to four games.

On the other hand, Chivas have struggled under new coach Gabriel Milito, earning only four points from their first six matches, placing them at 16th in the league. Their last outing was a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Cruz Azul. Chivas will be eager to turn their fortunes around against their arch-rivals.

The rivalry has been particularly one-sided in recent matches, with Chivas winning only two out of the last nine encounters since early 2024. Despite their struggles, matches between these teams often yield unexpected results.

Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 9:15 PM local time in Mexico and will be broadcast on TUDN and Canal 5 in Mexico. In the United States, fans can watch the game on Univision, TUDN, and streaming platforms such as ViX and fuboTV.

Chivas face an uphill battle, with injuries affecting their lineup. Key players Alan Mozo and Alan Pulido are doubtful for the match, while Club América’s anticipated debutant, Allan Saint-Maximin, is expected to start. Chivas will rely on players like Armando González and Roberto ‘Piojo’ Alvarado to challenge America’s defense.

As both teams gear up for this crucial encounter, the specter of October looms; failure to secure points could further endanger Milito’s position at Chivas. The intensity of El Clásico Nacional promises a thrilling showdown this weekend.