Chivas 1-0 América Summary and Goals: Chivas beats the Eagles for the Concacaf Champions Cup Full-Time

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Final in Akron

Chivas, with an intelligent approach, strikes first and obtains a valuable victory with a clean slate in this first leg of the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Chivas' latest changes

#25 Roberto Alvarado leaves, #20 Fernando Beltran enters

#2 Alan Mozo leaves, #11 Isaac Brizuela enters

Four minutes are added to this second part.

Chavez is in pain

A tough clash between Dávila and Chávez, where the 'Rojiblanco' came out on top.

Festival of changes 'Azulcremas'

#28 Erick Sanchez leaves, #20 Richard Sanchez enters

#8 Alvaro Fidalgo leaves, #24 Javairo Dilrosun enters

#26 Cristian Borja leaves, #18 Cristian Calderón enters

#17 Alejandro Zendejas leaves, #11 Victor Davila enters

'Talaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa'

Sanchez's long shot is blocked by the goalkeeper, leaving the rebound clear for Henry, and once again the goalkeeper saves his goal.

Valdés wastes

Free kick from the left flank that the Chilean tries directly. Gift for 'Tala' Rangel.

Chavez warned

Repeated fouls leave #50 painted yellow.

Responded to the visit

Zendejas made a great individual play and reached the goal line, but Sánchez did not make good contact with the cross.

Gooooooooooooool from Chivaaaaas

Own goal by Sebastián Cáceres. A cross into the box that Malagón clears and hits the Uruguayan centre-back.

No spaces

Both teams prioritize defense and it has become a very tight match in which opportunities do not come.

America regains control

The 'Rojiblanco' momentum has faded and now they are waiting for an América that attacks with many elements.

Chivas suffers

America put a couple of balls into the opposing area and again there was no precision.

More changes for Chivas

Exit #58 Hugo Camberos, enter #16 Cade Cowell

#15 Erick Gutierrez leaves, #28 Fernando Gonzalez enters

Jardine responds

#7 Brian Rodríguez leaves the field and is replaced by #10 Diego Valdés.

Foul on 'Piojo'

Zendejas commits an infraction on Alvarado. There is no warning, just a foul.

The historic one is coming

Alan Pulido #9 leaves the field and is replaced by Javer 'Chicharito' Hernandez #14

Chivas is already better

America is beginning to look outnumbered, although possession is still divided. Chivas is the team that looks comfortable now.

What a waste!

After saving in their zone, America orchestrated an interesting counterattack and Brian made the wrong decision on two occasions.

'Tiba' cautioned

Kevin was clearing his opponents and the number 3 obstructed him and he earned a yellow card.

Chivas is now showing a much clearer idea when it comes to attacking. The locals are looking better at the start of the second half.

After the scare, America calmly handles its emotions. Guadalajara waits in its area.

Malagooooooooon

América lost the ball in the low area and in a small space, a shot came that Malagon sent to the corner.

Same intensity

Chivas, strong in defense, manages to contain the persistent three-time Mexican champion.

The complementary starts

The second 45 minutes of this first leg match have already begun and we will see if either team can take the lead.

The first part ends

America is better in this first period but still without a clear chance of scoring. Chivas is calm with this result at the moment.

Warned, boy!

The Mexican full-back commits a harsh foul on Fidalfo and becomes the first player to be cautioned in the match.

Two minutes are added to this first part.

Tempers are flaring!

Fidalgo was fouled by 'Piojo' Alvarado and the Asturian faced the Mexican. They had to be separated by their teammates.

What a scare for 'Chiquito'!

Sánchez stole the ball from Romo in the low area and without thinking twice, he hit the ball back in front of 'Tala's' sigh.

Average pressure

América is struggling more to get out now that Chivas advances its lines and presses from time to time.

Chivas keeps the ball in their own half. They try to stop the opponent's momentum at all costs.

They insist from afar

América tries long-range shots against the closed-mindedness of Chivas' defensive apparatus.

The place does not appear

América's dominance has become more pronounced. Chivas only touches the ball to stop the danger, but they are unable to maintain possession.

Two opportunities for America

They got serious and first, a counterattack orchestrated by Brian ended with a blocked shot by Sánchez. After a series of subsequent plays, a bounce fell to Henry who sent it wide.

Talaaaaaaa!

Another magnificent connection between several American players to leave Fidalgo free in the smile of the area. His shot lacked direction and power so Rangel kept it without problems.

The revolutions drop

Chivas has evened out the game and their best position on the field inhibits the 'Azulcrema' dominance.

They serve the Colombian

The replay shows that Borja had a contortion in his knee. It seems that he will be able to continue after the action.

Moments of tension

Chivas came close and was unable to make contact with the shot. Borja was injured by this action.

Chivas awaits

The home team has no easy way of creating a clear opportunity, so they choose to keep the ball as long as they can.

They ask for a penalty!

Brian Rodriguez claims that a bounce inside the area contacted Luis Romo's hand. No penalty or corner kick was awarded.

Corner kick

Chivas negotiated a corner kick with great skill after being pressured by multiple elements.

The bird besieges

The last few minutes have been played with Chivas withdrawn into their own zone. América does not give the ball away.

Chivas is coming

The home team has been gaining possession for a long period of time, allowing them to get closer to the opponent's area, but without causing too much concern.

First warning

Service to the area from a set piece that Cáceres missed by centimeters.

The premises are settled

Chivas tries to control the ball in these first minutes of the match. They don't allow America to feel comfortable.

The match begins!

It is the visiting team that has the upper hand in the first 90 minutes of the tie.

The 22 protagonists are already taking to the field for the CONCACAF ceremony.

This Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara will be the stage for the exciting clash between Chivas de Guadalajara and Águilas del América in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup.

The match will begin at 7:30 PM Central Mexico Time.

The match will be broadcast live and for free on TV Azteca (Azteca 7) and also available for streaming through Tubi in Mexico. In the United States, you can watch it on TUDN.

Chivas seeks to reverse its recent history against América, which comes in as the favorite with a solid performance in Liga MX. América has outstanding players such as Henry Martín and Alejandro Zendejas, while Chivas relies on the ability of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández.

In recent matches, América has had a slight advantage, but the Clásico Nacional is always unpredictable.

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Chivas Guadalajara's Recent Matches

Chivas Guadalajara has shown mixed form in their recent matches, securing crucial wins but also suffering setbacks. They are coming off a 1-0 victory against Pumas UNAM on March 1, showcasing defensive solidity. However, their previous outing against San Luis ended in a 3-1 defeat, exposing vulnerabilities at the back. Prior to that, they managed a 2-1 home win over Pachuca on February 22, displaying resilience in attack. Chivas will need to maintain consistency to stand a chance against their arch-rivals.

Club America's Recent Matches

Club America enters this match in solid form, winning their last two Liga MX games. They secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Toluca on March 1, asserting their dominance. Before that, they defeated Pumas UNAM 2-0 on February 22, a match where their defensive structure held firm. However, a 1-1 draw against Club Leon on February 19 left them seeking more efficiency in front of goal. America’s ability to control possession and dictate play makes them a dangerous opponent for Chivas.

Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT)
• Tournament: CONCACAF Champions Cup – Round of 16
• Stadium: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico