The heated rivalry between Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara is set to reignite as they prepare for a series of high-stakes matches this March. This month promises intense excitement as the two clubs face off not only within the Liga MX but also on the international stage during the Concachampions.
After Chivas advanced past Cibao, their upcoming matchups include three significant encounters: two will take place as part of the Concacaf Champions Cup on March 5 and 12, 2025, and one will occur during the Liga MX, scheduled for March 8. Primarily, Chivas will host the first leg at the Estadio Akron, followed by the return leg at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
Club América, currently positioned second on the Liga MX table with 20 points, is heavily favored to continue their strong performance against Chivas, who are struggling at tenth with just 11 points. Under the guidance of coach André Jardine, América is not only aiming to secure domestic success but also to claim their first title success since the last campaign where they faced their rivals previously.
Chivas, now led by Oscar Garcia, is hoping to flip the script as they seek to avenge their defeat to América during their last meeting at this same stage of the tournament last year, where they lost by a 5-3 aggregate score. "This year, the América team led by Andrés Jardine aims to win all three matches against their biggest rival, but Oscar Garcia will attempt to steer Chivas to victory in his first Clásico as head coach," reported Telemundo.
March is shaping up to be transformative, especially for América, who must also navigate matches against Toluca and later against Tigres, pressing their coaching staff to balance squad rotation with the necessity to secure points across all fronts.
For Chivas, challenges abound as they prepare not only for key league matches but also to face mighty América consecutively. Their path to the knockout stage included overcoming Cibao, but things will get tougher as they approach these important matches.
Telemundo has outlined the extensive coverage set for the Clásico series. Both matches of the Concachampions will be exclusively broadcasted on Tubi, providing free access for fans, along with options via ViX for those seeking upgraded viewing experiences. The Liga MX match on March 8 will also be available on Prime Video, keeping fans excited yet scrambling for streaming options as none of these high-profile clashes will be available on free TV.
Indeed, the anticipation grows and digital viewers will have to be swift, as the time to prepare for the matches is short, and the subsequent weeks will determine the direction each team takes for not only the domestic league but their international aspirations. The broadcasting timing is also strategic with coverage planned well before kickoff.
While América seeks to solidify its status at the top of the standings, Chivas is equally determined to outrun its rivals as the two clubs ready themselves for the onslaught of games. The footballing month of March could very well decide not just the seasonal narrative, but rewrite history for the clubs entrenched deeply within the Mexican Football League’s legacy.
Looking forward to the game days, fans will be able to connect via Telemundo for preliminary content before the matches, capturing player interviews, and analysis from former players and experts. Hopes from both sides hinge not just on the winning, but on the heart and pride brought forth during these heated encounters.