A new edition of the Clásico Nacional is being played on this FIFA date and we explain here why it is being played in the United States and the main absences.
America Yes Chivas They will repeat an episode of the greatest rivalry in Mexican football, now in the United States, as has become the custom in recent years. These two clubs have a home base in the United States similar to the one they have in Mexico, thanks to the large number of fans who live in cities like Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas.
Under the pretext of the FIFA date which pauses the Liga MX, the teams took advantage of the opportunity not to lose rhythm in front of the Liguilla and agreed on a friendly match, which only has a name because even if it has no sporting relevance, it is still a fight to defend the pride of each club.
America and Chivas faced each other on September 13 in the 8th day of Liga MX and, although Las Aguilas was favorite, El Rebaño surprised by winning all three points with a resounding 1-2 thanks to goals from Roberto Alvarado and Armando González.
Glendale, Arizona, will be the scene of The National Classicwhich will be played as part of the Tour Rebaño 2025 and it is expected that almost 40,000 spectators will come to the State Farm Center to watch the duel at 9:00 p.m. CDMX/11:00 p.m. ET The transmission of the game will be carried out by VIX Yes Know.
Which players will be absent for this duel?
The Sacred Herd will not be able to count on the presence of Roberto Alvarado, Alan Mozo and Erick Gutiérrez who continue to rehabilitate due to injuries. It is also worth noting the absences of Luis Romo, Raúl Rangel, Yael Padilla and Hugo Cambebros, summoned to the senior national team and the national under-20 team respectively.
As for those of Coapa, they will not be able to count on Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Kevin Álvarez, Erick Sánchez and Alexis Gutiérrez who are focused with the Mexican national team, in addition to Alejandro Zendejas who traveled with the USMNT. Raúl Zuñiga and Allan Saint Maximin won’t get minutes either.
Possible lineups América vs Chivas
America
Rodolfo cota; Miguel Vázquez, Néstor Araujo, igot Lichnovsky, Cristian Borja; Isaiah Violant, Jonathan dos Santos, Alan Cervantes; Brian Rodriguez, Victor Drain and Rodrigo Aguirre.
Chivas
Óscar Whalley, Miguel Gómez, José Castillo, Miguel Tapías, Diego Campillo, Bryan González, Omar Govea, Daniel Aguirre, Richard Ledezma, Efraín Álvarez and Armando González.
