América vs Chivas: Lineups for the Friendly Match in the United States
New Edition of El Clásico Nacional Takes Center Stage in the United States
El Clásico Nacional Thrives on American Soil
The iconic rivalry between América and Chivas is set to unfold in the United States, as part of the ongoing FIFA international matchday period. This exhibition, taking place outside Mexico, has become a customary event over the past few years, attracting thousands of fans residing in U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas. The fixture capitalizes on the FIFA break, providing both teams an opportunity to maintain form ahead of the decisive Liguilla stage.
Game Details and Venue Information
The much-anticipated match will be hosted in Glendale, Arizona, at the State Farm Center, a key stop on the Tour Rebaño 2025. An estimated 40,000 fans are expected to fill the stadium to witness this showdown at 21:00 hours MX/23:00 ET. The clash will be broadcast by VIX and TUDN, ensuring fans can tune in to see this thrilling encounter.
Key Absences Impacting the Teams
Several notable absences will impact both squads. For Chivas, crucial players such as Roberto Alvarado, Alan Mozo, and Erick Gutiérrez remain sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Luis Romo, Raúl Rangel, Yael Padilla, and Hugo Cambebros are unavailable as they fulfill commitments with the national senior and U-20 teams, respectively.
Meanwhile, América will be missing Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Kevin Álvarez, Erick Sánchez, and Alexis Gutiérrez, all of whom are representing the national team. Alejandro Zendejas is with the US Men’s National Team, while Raúl Zuñiga and Allan Saint-Maximin will also miss this fixture.
Expected Lineups for the Match
Despite the absences, both teams are expected to field competitive lineups:
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| América | Rodolfo Cota, Miguel Vázquez, Néstor Araujo, Igor Lichnovsky, Cristian Borja, Isaías Violante, Jonathan Dos Santos, Alan Cervantes, Brian Rodríguez, Víctor Dávila, Rodrigo Aguirre. |
| Chivas | Óscar Whalley, Miguel Gómez, José Castillo, Miguel Tapías, Diego Campillo, Bryan González, Omar Govea, Daniel Aguirre, Richard Ledezma, Efraín Álvarez, Armando González. |
Looking Back at Recent Encounters
In a recent face-off on September 13th during the Liga MX’s eighth matchday, Chivas unexpectedly triumphed over Las Águilas with a solid 1-2 victory, courtesy of goals by Roberto Alvarado and Armando González. This history sets the stage for another intense and competitive match in Arizona.
Catch all the action and thrilling moments of this celebrated rivalry with Emegypt’s exclusive coverage of El Clásico Nacional, as América and Chivas bring Mexican football fervor to U.S. fans once again.
