Preview: Chivas v América – The Clásico Nacional is on | OneFootball

Tonight, Chivas and América will face off at Estadio Akron for matchday 6 of the Clausura 2026.

For the first time in many years, Chivas arrives better than América to a national classic. The Zapopan team has started the tournament perfectly by defeating title-contending teams such as Pachuca, Juárez, Querétaro, San Luis, and Mazatlán.

On the other hand, América had an uncertain start to the tournament, with a transfer market that was not yet defined, resulting in only two points from their first three matches; but from the fourth matchday, the team raised their level by securing two victories against Necaxa and Monterrey.

It will be a very interesting match as, for the first time in years, the rival arrives in better form and thus as favorites to win the match, so it will be interesting to see how Club América approaches this duel.

Additionally, it is very likely that we will see Vinicius Lima for the first time in this duel, while Raphael Veiga is expected to experience his first match as a starter with the eagles.

The players ruled out for this match.

Alejandro Zendejas is ruled out from playing after aggravating an injury in the last match against Monterrey, which also caused him to miss the match against Olimpia.

It is not a serious injury, but they prefer not to risk him, so his return would be in the next matchday against Puebla.

The other absence is Alan Cervantes, who suffered a tear and will be out for several weeks due to that.

The probable lineup for this duel.

In goal, Luis Ángel Malagón will remain.

In central defense, we would see Sebastián Cáceres alongside Israel Reyes, with Kevin Álvarez on the right and Cristian Borja on the left.

In midfield, Rodrigo Dourado next to Jonathan dos Santos, with Raphael Veiga a bit further forward.

And in the offensive zone, Brian Rodríguez on the left, Alexis Gutiérrez on the right, and Henry Martín as the center forward.

And as the center forward, they would keep Henry Martín.

The uniform Club América will wear.

What time and where to watch the match?

The match will be played at 09:07 PM (Central Mexico Time) and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video for Mexico. In the United States, it will be on Telemundo and Fox Deportes.

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