Liga MX Gameweek 9, Apertura
Club America 2 - 2 FT Guadalajara Chivas
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Bryan Gonzalez (Omar Govea) 32'
Miguel Vazquez 45'+2
HT
Daniel Aguirre 50'
52' ↓ Alan Cervantes ↑Erick Sánchez
52' ↓ Álex Zendejas ↑Oscar Andres Perea Abonce
↓ Bryan Gonzalez ↑Efrain Alvarez 57'
↓ Ricardo Marín ↑Ángel Sepúlveda 64'
66' ↓ Raphael Veiga ↑Miguel Borja
71' Miguel Borja (Brian Rodríguez)
74' Miguel Borja (Henry Martin)
↓ Richard Ledezma ↑Jonathan Perez 76'
↓ Santiago Sandoval ↑Luis Rey 76'
↓ Daniel Aguirre ↑Hugo Camberos 76'
Jonathan Perez 85'
86' ↓ Henry Martin ↑Carlos Álvarez
87' ↓ Dagoberto Espinoza ↑Edwin Cerrillo
90' Cristian Borja
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dagoberto Espinoza 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
42%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Emilio Lara 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Miguel Ángel Vázquez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.1
Rating
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Israel Reyes 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Alejandro Zendejas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Raphael Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Brian Rodríguez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Henry Martín 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
BENCH
Luis Malagón 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Icaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Borja 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
Óscar Perea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Diego Campillo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Luis Romo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Omar Govea
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan González 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Santiago Sandoval
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Roberto Alvarado
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Ricardo Marín 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Óscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordán Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 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 |
| 09/15/2024 | Club America | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 05/19/2024 | Club America | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 05/16/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
02/15/2026
10/12/2025
09/14/2025
03/13/2025
03/09/2025
03/06/2025
10/14/2024
09/15/2024
05/19/2024
05/16/2024
Club America Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -7
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
Super-Sub Borja Rescues Point in Summit Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. This gripping top-of-the-table duel showcased the immense quality of both sides, proving exactly why they are genuine title contenders this season.
The Opening Exchanges
The Stakes were undeniably sky-high as second met third under the bright lights of the Estadio Banorte. From the outset, Club America looked to establish an early rhythm, methodically controlling possession with 56% of the ball. Despite the hosts dictating the tempo, it was Guadalajara Chivas who drew first blood with a ruthless transition. In the 32nd minute, Bryan Gonzalez found the back of the net after latching onto a clever ball from Omar Govea. The sheer Intensity of the fixture was evident as both sides traded heavy blows in the middle of the pitch. Drama naturally ensued just before the interval when Miguel Vazquez inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, ensuring both title contenders headed down the tunnel on level terms.
The Masterstroke
The match desperately required a creative spark, and the home dugout delivered a tactical masterclass to break the deadlock. The underlying Balance of the contest shifted irrevocably when Miguel Borja was introduced into the fray in the 66th minute. The formidable striker wasted absolutely no time leaving his mark on the tie. At minute 71, he finished emphatically following an incisive, line-breaking pass from Brian Rodríguez. Just three minutes later, Borja struck once again, this time combining seamlessly with Henry Martin to complete a devastating brace. This rapid-fire double brought a massive Upset Factor to the second half, completely stunning the visiting defence and turning the entire tactical landscape of the match upside down.
Honours Even
The closing stages transformed into a breathless, end-to-end affair. With 24 total shots evenly distributed across the ninety minutes, the pitch effectively turned into a shooting gallery. Chivas threw bodies forward in a desperate wave, mounting immense set-piece pressure with ten corners to salvage the match. Ultimately, the 2-2 draw stands as a fitting result for two heavyweights locked in a fierce, uncompromising title race. The visitors retain their vital grip on second place with 17 points, while the hosts sit just a solitary point behind them in third, showcasing their resilient character. This thrilling, high-scoring encounter leaves the top of the Liga MX table deliciously poised, promising fans that this dramatic battle for supremacy will go right down to the wire.
Key Questions
What made M. Borja the Man of the Match?
Introduced in the 66th minute, he delivered a game-changing performance by scoring twice in a three-minute span to rescue a crucial point.
What does this mean for Club America's season?
The hard-fought draw keeps them firmly in the title race, sitting in third place on 16 points and staying right on the heels of Chivas.
How did substitute M. Borja change the game?
He completely disrupted the opposition's defensive shape, adding immediate lethality in the final third and flipping the momentum with his rapid-fire brace.
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.
Title Race Erupts in High-Stakes Clásico
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. First meets third in a top-of-the-table Liga MX showdown where every single point could dictate the trajectory of the Apertura title race.
The Setup
On September 20, 2026, Estadio Banorte will host a monumental clash as Club America take on league leaders Guadalajara Chivas. The Stakes are absolutely massive here, framing this fixture as a genuine six-pointer at the summit of the table. The hosts are boasting a formidable Form rating, having transformed their home ground into an impenetrable fortress with three wins from three and zero goals conceded. However, the visitors arrive with a flawless away record of their own, proving themselves as road specialists. Our metrics indicate an exceptional Balance to this matchup, meaning the margins between victory and defeat will be razor-thin as both heavyweights vie for top spot.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by clinical finishing. Keep your eyes locked on the duel between Henry Martín and Santiago Sandoval. The home side's offensive firepower relies heavily on breaking down a stubborn defense, while the visitors will look to counter with pace. A wealth of attacking talent pushes the Stars rating to a highly entertaining level.
Our Prediction
With Club America averaging an intimidating 2.7 goals per game at home and refusing to leak goals defensively, we expect a tense but decisive affair. Our verdict is a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side, leapfrogging their rivals in the standings.