What you should know ahead of the clash between Chivas and América | OneFootball

The match between Guadalajara and América is a must-see for the entire Rojiblanca Nation, as in addition to the usual intensity and excitement, there are several factors that make it even more attractive. One of them is the presentation of Gerardo Espinoza as Rojiblanco coach, in addition to the return of Alan Pulido to the Clasico de Mexico. That's why we'll tell you everything you need to know ahead of the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16.

How do they look coming into this match?

- Chivas is coming off a 1-0 away win over Pumas on Matchday 10 of the Clausura 2025.

- For their part, América beat Toluca 3-0 at home in the National Championship.

Latest lineups

Chivas: Raúl Rangel, Alan Mozo, José Castillo, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Miguel Tapias, Mateo Chávez, Rubén González, Luis Romo, Fernando Beltrán, Roberto Alvarado, Javier Hernández.

América: Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Kevin Álvarez, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Borja, Alan Cervantes, Alvaro Fidalgo, Brian Rodríguez, Erick Sánchez, Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martín.

How did El Chiverío reach the Round of 16?

- El Rebaño Sagrado knocked out Cibao in the First Round after beating them 4-1 on aggregate. The first leg was played in Santiago de los Caballeros and ended in a 1-1 draw, while the second leg was played at the Akron Stadium, where Los Tapatíos won 3-0.

Guadalajara's call-up list

- If you want to know the 23 players with which Chiverío will face this duel, CLICK HERE and find out about the players called up.

Where to watch Chivas vs América?

- To find out which channels will be broadcasting this match live, both in Mexico and the United States, CLICK HERE and find out all the information.

Did you know?

- Since 2008, Guadalajara won 7 of their 9 home matches in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

- Roberto Alvarado was directly involved in 4 of the last 6 goals Chivas scored against América in all competitions. In that period, he accumulated 1 goal and 3 assists.

- El Rebaño is the second team that caused the most fouls in the last third of the field during the First Round of the Concachampions, with 9.

- In the current edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup, Guadalajara has scored 4 goals and conceded 1.

- Luis Rey, Fernando Beltrán, Armando González and Javier Hernández are the players who have scored goals for Chivas in this edition of the competition.