Chivas will face off against Club America in another highly anticipated meeting of one of Mexico's fiercest football rivalries during the Liga MX Clausura 2025. This latest chapter is not just another match; it brings together the heavyweight contenders from Mexico as they continue to battle it out for dominance on the national stage.
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, their latest clash took place at Estadio Akron, pitting the tenth-placed Chivas against the second-placed Club America. Kickoff was set for 10:05 PM ET, heightening excitement among fans eager to see their respective teams perform. Chivas aimed to secure necessary points to rise from the precarious position of being close to the play-in zone, whereas Club America sought to reclaim the top spot, trailing behind Club Leon.
Adding intensity to the rivalry, this match followed closely after Chivas edged out America 1-0 on March 5, 2025, during the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That match was notable for the own goal scored by Club America's Sebastián Cáceres, which resulted in significant fan jubilation for the Chivas supporters. With emotions running high, it set the stage for what many were anticipating would be another thrilling encounter.
The March 8 fixture itself was characterized by tense moments and frustrated chances. Both teams engaged fiercely, but neither could penetrate the opposition’s defenses, culminating in a 0-0 draw. Cade Cowell of Chivas received a red card late in the game, leaving his team to finish with only ten players. "We did not deserve a match in which we were losing, and we know we will do the best we can," stated Ramón Juárez, referencing his team’s performance following the previous defeat.
Throughout the game, Club America struggled without their top stars such as Álvaro Fidalgo and Henry Martin, both of whom began on the bench. Despite their top positioning, they could not muster the offensive firepower they needed to secure victory against their biggest rivals. Fidalgo commented, "Each referee has their way of judging; there is no need to generate controversy,” alluding to the competitive nature and the controversial moments surrounding the tightly contested rivalry.
For fans wishing to watch the match, various platforms provided coverage, including Fubo, Telemundo, Universo, DirecTV Stream, and Peacock Premium. This accessibility provided viewers across the United States the chance to cheer for their teams from home. The streaming services offered legal options to catch the matches, enhancing the viewing experience for those unable to attend the stadium.
With the draw, Chivas remains at tenth place, desperately searching for consistency to improve their standing as the season progresses, with their record sitting at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses from the current campaign. Meanwhile, Club America, with their current form, is poised as potential champions, having won three consecutive Liga MX titles and now sitting at the top tiers of the league with dreams of claiming another championship.
Looking forward, these clubs will clash once more on March 12, 2025, for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16, where both teams' fortunes and reputations will be on the line once again. After these tightly contested matches, emotions and stakes run high, driving both sets of players to deliver their best performances as they seek not only to win but to overtake their rivals.
The Chivas and Club America rivalry is more than just goals and scores; it embodies the passion of Mexican soccer, where each match carries the weight of history and pride. With everything at stake, fans from both sides will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting the next encounter to see how their teams will stack up against one another once again.
For now, Chivas and America will continue to battle not only for points but for bragging rights as Mexico's premier football entities, making each encounter one to cherish and watch.