The first Mexican Clásico of the 2020-21 season will have some interesting ingredients surrounding it, and the chance to reach a title match while at it.

The first Copa por México has entered its final stages, and the semi-finals of the competition will bring fans the first Mexican Clásico of the season when Guadalajara makes it to Mexico City to face América.

Las Chivas won Group A after claiming three points in two of their games. Meanwhile, América kicked off the tournament with a win, but Miguel Herrera's men drew against Pumas and lost their clash against Cruz Azul 4-1 to end Group B as runners-up.

The game between the red and white side and Las Águilas has been surrounded by controversy after Chivas' boss Luis Fernando Tena tested positive for COVID-19 less than 24 hours before the game. Due to this situation, assistant coaches Chava Reyes and Alberto Coyote will be calling the shots for Guadalajara during the game.

América will also try to end a disappointing streak in the games where they face some of their bitter rivals. In 2020, Herrera's men have failed to beat Cruz Azul and Pumas. This will be their first match of the year against Chivas, and Las Águilas will want to make it count.

Contrary to popular belief, this will not be the first Mexican Clásico to be played behind closed doors. Due to a fight among all the players during a league game in the 1986-87 campaign, the last 20 minutes of a Mexican Clásico were played behind closed doors.

Broadcast info: Guadalajara vs América

In Mexico: Azteca 7, TUDN, Canal 5 Televisa, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, TUDN En Vivo.

In the U.S.: TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, Univision.

In Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá): TUDN.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Guadalajara 4 - 3 América

July 16, 2020 10:00pmEstadio AKRON (Zapopan)

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