Liga MX Gameweek 8, Apertura
Club America 1 - 2 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑B. Rodriguez
↓ M. Gomez ↑J. Castillo 58'
R. Alvarado (E. Gutierrez) 63'
↓ C. Cowell ↑A. Gonzalez 64'
69' ↓ S. Caceres ↑J. dos Santos
69' ↓ R. Aguirre ↑H. Martin
70' ↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑J. Zuniga
↓ E. Alvarez ↑G. Sepulveda 78'
↓ R. Alvarado ↑R. Ledezma 78'
80' ↓ D. Espinoza ↑I. Violante
A. Gonzalez 88'
90' A. Zendejas
90'+3 Erick Sánchez
Richard Ledezma 90'+3
Érick Gutiérrez 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagoberto Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
80
Entry
Sebastián Cáceres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Igor Lichnovsky 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
76
Passes
6
Duels
Israel Reyes
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Cristián Borja
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
Alejandro Zendejas 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Érick Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Rodrigo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Víctor Dávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Diego Campillo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Luis Romo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan González
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Efraín Álvarez 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Fernando González 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Érick Gutiérrez 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Óscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Wilke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando González
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Friendlies Clubs | State Farm Stadium |
| 09/14/2025 | Club America | 1 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 03/13/2025 | Club America | 4 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | CONCACAF Champions League | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 03/09/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 03/06/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Club America | CONCACAF Champions League | Estadio AKRON |
| 10/14/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 2 | Club America | Friendlies Clubs | NRG Stadium |
10/12/2025
09/14/2025
03/13/2025
03/09/2025
03/06/2025
10/14/2024
Club America Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club America
Guadalajara Chivas
Club America
Guadalajara Chivas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Chivas Conquer the Capital
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Guadalajara Chivas proved their table-topping pedigree by absorbing relentless pressure and delivering a masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency on the road.
The Capital Siege
The atmosphere inside Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes was palpable from the very first whistle. It was clear early on that Club America intended to dictate the tempo, and they did just that, as they dominated possession with 64% of the ball. The Intensity of the hosts was staggering, putting the visitors under immense set-piece pressure with a flurry of corners in the opening phase. Yet, despite essentially setting up camp in the opposition's half, the final ball eluded them. The visitors had to dig deep, and Fernando González emerged as the undisputed anchor in midfield, producing a monumental performance to frustrate the home attackers at every turn.
A Lesson in Efficiency
The Balance of the tie completely shifted in the 63rd minute entirely against the run of play. A moment of pure vision from E. Gutierrez unlocked a stubborn defensive line, laying it on a plate for R. Alvarado to ruthlessly finish. Guadalajara Chivas were perfectly content to suffer without the ball, trusting their clinical edge. Knowing the massive Stakes in the race for the top seed, they struck again to seemingly put the game to bed. In the 88th minute, substitute A. Gonzalez broke free and fired home a brilliant second goal, showcasing the lethal depth of the league leaders' squad.
Late Drama Falls Short
Refusing to wave the white flag, the hosts launched a desperate final assault. Right on the 90-minute mark, A. Zendejas bundled the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-2. Suddenly, a genuine Upset Factor loomed over the stadium as the home crowd roared their team forward for a stoppage-time equalizer. However, the visitors held their nerve. This incredibly gritty away victory keeps them comfortably in 1st place with 30 points. For the hosts, the defeat leaves them languishing in 8th place on 17 points, highlighting the massive gap they need to bridge before the playoffs commence.
Key Questions
How did substitute Alejandro Zendejas change the game?
He injected sudden chaos by scoring a clinical goal in the 90th minute, instantly shifting the momentum and forcing the visitors into a desperate defensive stand.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Clásico that could define the Liga MX summit
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Chivas arrive as runaway leaders, but America possess the firepower to shatter their title momentum on home soil.
The Setup
Guadalajara Chivas are dictating the title race with absolute authority. Sitting pretty at the top with 30 points, their staggering Form makes them the undisputed team to beat this season. They have transformed into genuine away specialists, conquering hostile territory with five wins from seven games on the road. On the other side of the divide, Club America are languishing in eighth place. A gaping 13-point gap separates these fierce rivals, adding an edge of desperation to the home camp. The competitive Balance tilts heavily towards the high-flying visitors, though the Stakes for the hosts remain incredibly massive. A win here rescues their Apertura campaign and restores local pride. A defeat leaves them utterly in the dust. The Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes is set for an explosive, high-octane encounter on September 14.
Key Battle
The home side will lean heavily on Allan Saint-Maximin and his chaotic brilliance to break through rigid defensive lines. He faces a direct shootout against Armando González, who is driving the away side's attack with lethal efficiency week in and week out. Exceptionally high Stars ratings across the pitch mean this grudge match ultimately hinges on which talisman blinks first under pressure.
The Verdict
Chivas are simply too strong right now. America will punch hard in front of their fans, but the visitors' relentless attacking patterns will eventually wear down the vulnerable home defence. Expect a decisive, high-scoring away victory to cement their championship credentials.