The Nacional Classic between Chivas and América, held at the Akron Stadium, attracted thousands of fans, and also an unexpected figure: Sergio “Checo” Pérez. The Formula 1 driver, known for being a supporter of the Águilas, surprised everyone by watching the match from the box of the opposing team, the Rebaño Sagrado, where he warmly greeted Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and Amaury Vergara.
Sergio Pérez, from Jalisco, has never hidden his great passion for Las Águilas since childhood, trying to attend the team's matches whenever possible. His presence at the Akron Stadium to support América in this Nacional Classic of the Concachampions caught the attention of everyone present and generated a stir on social media.
Images of Checo arriving at the stadium with one of his children, greeting América players and Chicharito, quickly went viral, sparking an intense debate among fans. While some criticized his choice to be in the box of the rival team, others praised his sportsmanship and closeness with the public.
In the photos, it was observed that Checo was not wearing the América jersey, unlike his children, and that another family member was wearing the Rebaño jersey. This subtlety was interpreted by some as a gesture of respect towards both teams, adding layers to the online debate about the driver's presence.
After the match, Checo and his family moved to the stands to occupy a guest box, where they continued enjoying the game. The driver's presence at the Nacional Classic generated a significant amount of comments and reactions on social media, especially his greeting to Chicharito and Vergara.
Checo Pérez's visit to the Nacional Classic made it clear the passion that the Guadalajara driver feels for football, demonstrating that he does not miss any opportunity to support his favorite team, the Águilas del América.
