Overview

• Kickoff is Saturday, September 13 at 21:15 CDT at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, with broadcasts on Canal 5, TUDN and ViX Premium.
• América sits second with 17 points from five wins and two draws, while Chivas is 16th with four points from one win, one draw and four losses.
• Captain Henry Martín and defender Israel Reyes said América will not ease up, stressing focus to win the derby rather than “revive” Guadalajara.
• A victory would give América its 100th all-time win over Chivas in 262 official meetings, with the current tally at 99 wins for América, 81 for Chivas and 81 draws.
• New signing Allan Saint-Maximin has two goals in 58 Liga MX minutes and drew support from Ligue 1’s Spanish account, underscoring international attention on this edition; analysts also note América’s recent transfer outlay of roughly $127M versus Chivas’ $77M over five seasons.