Kickoff is Saturday, September 13, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, which América players say they have adopted as home following recent venue issues. América enters unbeaten in the Apertura at 5-2-0, while Chivas arrive at 1-1-4, reflecting a 13-point gap between the rivals. Captain Henry Martín says América will not be the team that revives Chivas, stressing a must-win mindset without underestimating the opponent. Defender Israel Reyes underscores avoiding overconfidence and points to Allan Saint-Maximin as a difference-maker capable of swinging matches. Reporting from Guadalajara indicates Chivas plan to play relaxed rather than go head-to-head, following a visit from club president Amaury Vergara to coach Gabriel Milito.