Everything you need to know ahead of Chivas vs América | OneFootball

Every time the calendar marks a new edition of El Clásico de México, Mexican soccer comes to a standstill. Chivas and América meet again in Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura, in a duel that will go far beyond the three points, so the Rebaño will have to show their identity, pride, and unity to emerge victorious from the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.

As usual, we have prepared a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about this match, so here are the best facts ahead of the clash between Guadalajara and Las Águilas.

How are they doing?•⁠⁠ During the FIFA break, Chivas played a friendly match against León in Chicago, which they won 2-1 with goals from Armando González and Cade Cowell.•⁠⁠ América took advantage of the break to play a friendly against DC United, losing 3-1.

Surprises in Chivas' squad for El Clásico de México•⁠⁠ That's right, Guadalajara will have three eagerly awaited returns for the clash against Las Águilas, so don't waste any more time and CLICK HERE to find out who they are.

Where to watch El Clásico de México between Chivas and América LIVE?•⁠⁠ You'll have several options to enjoy the clash between the Rojiblancos and Azulcremas live, so CLICK HERE to find out which channels will be broadcasting it in both Mexico and the United States.

Latest lineups for both teams in Liga MXChivas: Raúl Rangel, Diego Campillo, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Miguel Tapias, Bryan González, Erick Gutiérrez, Luis Romo, Efraín Álvarez, Santiago Sandoval, Roberto Alvarado, Armando González.

América: Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Cristian Borja, Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastián Cáceres, Álvaro Fidalgo, Alejandro Zendejas, Erick Sánchez, Dagoberto Espinoza, Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre.

What did Santiago Sandoval say ahead of El Clásico de México?•⁠⁠ As part of the build-up to this important match, 'Santi' spoke to the cameras and microphones of Chivas TV. The left-footed player made several valuable statements, so here's a taste of what he had to say. At the end of this article, you can watch the full interview.

"I know the results may not show it, but we will arrive strong and very united. We all understand each other on and off the field. I am confident that we will win this match. I'm not going to predict a score, but the result will be positive for us and from then on."

"I've been feeling great game after game; all my teammates support me and give me confidence in every game, and that always helps. We know we have the backing of all the fans. Chivas is everywhere, and their support is going to help us a lot."

The referees for El Clásico de México•⁠⁠ Referee: Óscar Mejía•⁠⁠ Assistant 1: Christian Espinosa•⁠⁠ Assistant 2: Enrique Bustos•⁠⁠ Fourth official: Iván López•⁠⁠ VAR: Diana Pérez Borja•⁠⁠ AVAR: Enrique Martínez

Did you know?•⁠⁠ Guadalajara has not conceded a goal in three of its last five matches against América.•⁠⁠ Chivas has had 10 or more shots on goal in 10 of its last 11 Liga MX matches against América, averaging exactly 14 attempts per game against the Águilas in the league during this period.•⁠⁠ Chivas is, prior to the start of Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura, the team that has conceded the fewest shots on target to its opponents (55).•⁠⁠ El Rebaño has generated an expected goals (xG) rate of 2.57 from set pieces, the second highest in the competition prior to the start of Matchday 8.•⁠⁠ Guadalajara is, prior to the start of Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura, in the top 5 teams with the best passing accuracy, at 85.8%. Chivas is fourth in this regard, behind Monterrey, América, and Tigres.•⁠⁠ Guadalajara has taken a total of 47 corner kicks before the start of Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura, surpassed only by Cruz Azul (53).•⁠⁠ Hugo Camberos and Yael Padilla were recently called up by the U-20 national team for the World Cup in that category, which will be played at the end of September in Chile.