In an exciting development for fans of Mexican football, América and Chivas are set to face off in a friendly match. This event is part of the ongoing FIFA International Date and will take place on October 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona.
Event Overview
The friendly match, dubbed El Clásico Nacional, takes place at the State Farm Center at 9:00 PM CDMX time (11:00 PM ET). As both clubs have a significant following in the United States, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas, this friendly continues a tradition of hosting such encounters abroad.
The match serves not just as a friendly but also a chance for both teams to maintain momentum ahead of the Liguilla. Despite its exhibition status, the rivalry will undoubtedly ignite competitive spirits on the field.
Recent Matchup
The last encounter between América and Chivas occurred on September 13, during the Liga MX. Chivas pulled an impressive upset, defeating América 2-1, with goals from Roberto Alvarado and Armando González.
Attendance Expectations
- Expected attendees: ~40,000 fans
- Venue: State Farm Center, Glendale, Arizona
- Broadcast: Available on VIX and TUDN
Key Player Absences
Several players will miss this friendly due to injuries or national team commitments:
Chivas Missing Players:
- Roberto Alvarado (Injury)
- Alan Mozo (Injury)
- Erick Gutiérrez (Injury)
- Luis Romo (National Team)
- Raúl Rangel (National Team)
- Yael Padilla (National Team)
- Hugo Cambebros (National Team)
América Missing Players:
- Luis Malagón (National Team)
- Israel Reyes (National Team)
- Ramón Juárez (National Team)
- Kevin Álvarez (National Team)
- Erick Sánchez (National Team)
- Alexis Gutiérrez (USMNT)
- Raúl Zuñiga (Injury)
- Allan Saint Maximin (Injury)
Projected Lineups
As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated match, here are the potential lineups:
| América | Chivas |
|---|---|
| Rodolfo Cota | Óscar Whalley |
| Miguel Vázquez | Miguel Gómez |
| Néstor Araujo | José Castillo |
| Igor Lichnovsky | Miguel Tapías |
| Cristian Borja | Diego Campillo |
| Isaías Violante | Bryan González |
| Jonathan Dos Santos | Omar Govea |
| Alan Cervantes | Daniel Aguirre |
| Brian Rodríguez | Richard Ledezma |
| Víctor Dávila | Efraín Álvarez |
| Rodrigo Aguirre | Armando González |
Fans can look forward to an intense match showcasing one of the most storied rivalries in Mexican football. The excitement continues to build as both teams gear up for El Clásico Nacional in Arizona.
