Overview

• Roberto Alvarado and Armando ‘Hormiga’ González scored for Chivas at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, with Alejandro Zendejas converting a late free kick for América.
• The rivalry match ended in on‑field confrontations that saw benches enter the pitch and officials intervene, with reports pointing to possible disciplinary review.
• América suffered its first defeat of the Apertura 2025 and remained on 17 points near the top, while Chivas rose to seven points and temporarily 12th place.
• Broadcast and local reports described scuffles involving Erick Gutiérrez, Cristian Borja and ‘Chiquito’ Sánchez, contributing to an extended stoppage time finish.
• The result followed public pressure on Chivas from traveling supporters and criticism from club legend Fernando Quirarte, as América fans later voiced anger online.