Efraín Álvarez, the Rojiblanco to watch in El Clásico de México. | OneFootball

It is essential for Guadalajara to win on their visit to the Capital Rojiblanca, as they need to get back on track in the 2025 Apertura and, in turn, make a statement in El Clásico de México. For this reason, below we will analyze the Rojiblanco to watch for the Matchday 11 clash, in which Chivas will try to beat América at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.

The Rojiblanco to watch in El Clásico de México

There is no doubt that with his quality and privileged left foot, Efraín Álvarez is the Rojiblanco to watch in El Clásico de México on Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura. Since his arrival at the team, the Rebaño Sagrado's number 10 has shown moments of total brilliance, contributing important passes and even one of the most beautiful goals of the tournament.

Álvarez signed for Guadalajara for the current tournament and since his arrival has generated a lot of excitement among the Rojiblanca Nation, thanks to his undeniable quality and the tremendous power he has in his left foot. Gabriel Milito has used him mainly as an inside forward or attacking midfielder, so he tends to be heavily involved in every attack the team makes.

One of the things that stands out most about Efraín is his constant search for through balls, as he combines great vision with the ability to put the ball where he wants it. In fact, the Rebaño Sagrado's number 10 has provided one assist and six key passes. In addition, he has completed 94 passes in the current tournament.

Another point we have to mention is his self-sufficiency in different scenarios, such as one-on-one duels, as he has completed 10 dribbles. Of course, we cannot fail to mention the tremendous goal he scored in the match against Xolos, in which he showed off his skillful striking and put the ball in the top corner with a free kick.

Clearly, Efraín Álvarez will be the player to watch for Guadalajara in El Clásico de México. The left-footed player has the quality to make a difference, so he will most likely play a leading role in the clash between Chivas and América on Matchday 8 of the 2025 Apertura.

Efraín Álvarez's statistics in AP25

•⁠ ⁠6 games played (3 as a starter)•⁠ ⁠302 minutes played•⁠ ⁠1 goal•⁠ ⁠1 assist•⁠ ⁠94 successful passes•⁠ ⁠6 key passes•⁠ ⁠10 dribbles completed