Broadcasting info
Who's playing? The Mexican Clásico takes center-stage this weekend, when Las Águilas host Chivas in what should be an entertaining match. The Mexico City-based team has drawn its two most recent matches, while Guadalajara will try to keep their unbeaten streak going after two games without a loss.
The game has been involved in a bit of controversy, mainly due to a couple of reasons. First, América's captain Rubens Sambueza will be able to play after having his red card expunged earlier this week. Added to that, the Board of Referees appointed a rather young ref, raising doubts among fans and experts since he could be under severe pressure when the game begins.
What time? Saturday, August 27th at 19:00 PDT/ 21:00 CDT/ 22:00 EDT.
What stadium? Azteca Stadium will host the match between Mexico's most popular teams. Despite the ongoing remodelling the venue is currently undergoing, there shouldn't be an empty seat in the house to watch this top-caliber teams.
On which channels?
- In Mexico, on Canal 2, TDN & Univisión TDN
- In the U.S., on Univisión Deportes, Univisión USA & fuboTV.
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Match stats
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The hosts have won five out of the last nine matches against Chivas, drawing 3 and losing only one.
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The last Mexican Clasico that took place in Mexico City was won by América, during the Quarter Final stage of the Clausura 2016 tournament.
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Chivas won the last Mexican Clásico held at Azteca Stadium during the regular season. The game celebrated on September 26, 2015, ended with a 2-1 score line for Los Rojiblancos.
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Since 2010, these teams have ended their games three times with scoreless draws. Two of those games took place at Azteca Stadium.
Team news
América will enter this match needing a win to celebrate the team's Centennial against their bitter rival. Unfortunately for Ignacio Ambriz's men, Oribe Peralta(surgery) and Bruno Valdez(thigh) will not be available to play this match.
You can't fool around in these games, you have to live them! Let's go América!
Los clásicos no se juegan, se viven. #VamosAmérica #MM23 pic.twitter.com/dQZEmGI3LW
— Moises Muñoz (@MoyMu23) August 26, 2016
On the other side of the pitch, coach Matías Almeyda will have to re-configure his defense, following Carlos Salcedo's departure to join Fiorentina. Oswaldo Alanís, who recently returned to the pitch after a long spell on the sidelines, seems to be the frontrunner to start alongside Jair Pereira at center back.
"We'll leave our last drop of sweat on the pitch to win all the points," said coach Matías Almeyda.
"Dejaremos hasta la última gota de sudor para conseguir los 3 puntos." - Matías Almeyda.https://t.co/nlZUtyom2P pic.twitter.com/CROVuxkbQy
— CHIVAS (@Chivas) August 26, 2016
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