In the Concacaf Champions Cup, Chivas and América face off for the second consecutive season, coinciding in the same round of the Round of 16. In 1985, they played in Los Angeles with a global victory of 4-2 for the Eagles. In 2024, América won 3-0 in the first leg, but Chivas managed a 3-2 in the second leg. This year promises an exciting duel.
In the last 10 national Classics, América has won six times, Chivas twice, and there have been two draws. In the Champions Cup, the azulcremas have had the upper hand. The first leg will take place at the Akron Stadium. Chivas comes into this match in the tenth position in Liga MX with 14 points, with a new coach, Gerardo Espinoza, replacing Óscar García.
On the other hand, América is in second place with 23 points, being one of the best teams in the championship with a solid project under the orders of André Jardine. Chivas already surpassed the first round of the Concachampions against Cibao; the capital team, as league champions, qualified directly for the Round of 16. In recent years, América has maintained dominance over Chivas. The rivalry between both teams promises a thrilling encounter.
