Club América vs Chivas: How to Watch El Clasico Nacional Live on Independence Weekend

Mexico's biggest club rivalry returns on a holiday weekend - can either team make a statement?

Ask a Liga MX fan which team they support and chances are it will be one of two clubs: Club América or Chivas.

While other teams enjoy civic or regional support, and there are two other traditional ‘grandes’, but both boast more than 100 years of history, more than a dozen Liga MX titles, and thousands of fans throughout Mexico, the United States and abroad.

So, when they come together for a Clásico Nacional, it’s no surprise much of the country comes to a halt, preferring to watch 90 minutes of action between the country’s most successful clubs than attend to any other business.

That’s even more true on Mexico's Independence Weekend, with festivities taking place all weekend ahead of the 214th anniversary of the start of Mexico’s War of Independence with Spain.

On Saturday, Club América and Guadalajara play in a Liga MX Apertura contest.

Where to Watch Club América vs Chivas: TV and Streaming Details

The game will air live on Univision, and can be streamed via Fubo.

Club América vs Chivas Preview: Key Storylines for El Clasico Nacional

Entering the week, Guadalajara sits in sixth place in the Liga MX standings with 11 points. Through the first six matches, the team has three wins, two draws and one loss.

As for Club América, the team is back in 12th place with six points in six matches. The team has won twice but has lost its other four contests.

What will happen on Saturday when these two sides hit the pitch for this contest?

Club América’s Recent Form

Club América enters this match having lost its last two matches in league play. That includes a 4-1 defeat on Aug. 31 against Cruz Azul in the team’s most recent match. Despite going up 1-0 on a Brian Rodriguez goal in the 17th minute, the team fell apart from there, surrendering a pair of goals just before halftime during a four-minute stretch.

Chivas’ Recent Form

Guadalajara is coming off a dominant 5-0 win over Juarez in the team’s last Liga MX match. Armando Gonzale Alba set the tone by scoring a goal in the opening minute of the match and the team ended up leading 4-0 by the half. Five different Guadalajara players scored goals in the victory.

Last Meeting between the Teams

These sides last met in May in the Clausura semifinals, with Club América winning the two-leg contest by a 1-0 score.

Where to Watch Club America vs Chivas: TV and Streaming Details

Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Univision

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Club América vs Chivas: Prediction and Key Players

El Clasico de clasicos was expected to be fairly straightforward for America as reigning Bicampeonatos and Andre Jardine's side even eliminated Chivas from the Clausura semifinals earlier this year. However, four losses from six is poor from the champions who now hve a mountain to climb in their title defense. Chivas stated slowly but have improved lately with Gago seeing his players draw 1-1 with Tigres before a 5-0 thrashing of Juarez. Contrast that with Club America's back-to-back losses including that 4-1 humbling to Cruz Azul.

Key Players for Club América

America: USMNT's Alejandro Zendejas is back in full training and should be available to Jardine but defender Igor Lichnovsky is done for the season. Leading goal scorer Henry Martin has six goals to his name with Javairo Dilrosun adding two along with Brian Rodriguez as Martin also lead the way with three assists.

Key Players for Chivas

Chivas: Gago has some injury concerns, notably Javier Hernandez, with Chicharito nursing a thigh problem which has required Armando Gonzalez and Cade Cowell to lead for goals on three apiece. Roberto Alvarado has two but has also chipped in with three assists to help to keep this Chivas side rolling.