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Clásico Nacional: América vs Chivas Showdown!
20 Sep
Summary
- Club América hosts Chivas at Estadio Azteca on Saturday, Sept. 19.
- This marks the latest chapter in the historic El Clásico Nacional rivalry.
- Both teams are preparing for the international break and player call-ups.
The fierce rivalry of El Clásico Nacional unfolds this Saturday, September 19, as Club América hosts Chivas at the iconic Estadio Azteca. This fixture is a cornerstone of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 season, pitting two of Mexico's most popular and historic clubs against each other.
América, currently third in the league under Guillermo Almada, seeks to recover from their first loss of the season. Their home ground, Estadio Azteca, is considered a fortress they aim to defend.
Chivas, on the other hand, arrives with significant confidence, bolstered by two successive 3-0 victories. Manager Gabriel Milito's squad is displaying strong form, aiming to maintain his perfect record against América.
The match, scheduled for 11:15 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on TUDN USA and Univision in the U.S., and Canal 5 and TUDN in Mexico. Both teams will soon see players depart for national team duty during the upcoming international break.
Following this intense clash, América will face Necaxa on September 27, while Chivas hosts Querétaro on September 26.
