The Semifinals are just around the corner and Guadalajara is ready for another edition of the Clasico de Mexico, which also represents an unbeatable opportunity for revenge for Pauno's team, which will be looking to get rid of the memory of what happened on Matchday 12 of the Clausura 2023.
Chivas arrives at this match after eliminating Atlas in the Quarterfinals. For the match against the Azulcremas, Veljko Paunovic will be able to count on all the elements he usually uses on the field.
On its part, América is coming off a win over Atlético San Luis in the first round of the Liguilla. Fernando Ortíz has his entire squad available to face the Rebaño at the Akron.
Did you know that...?
- This is the first time in history that Chivas has played both Clasicos in the same Liguilla.
- This will be the 5th time that the Clasico de Mexico will be played in the Semifinals; the balance is 2 wins per side.
- Of the 4 previous editions, only Chivas was Champion in 1 of them (AP06); América was runner-up after beating the Rebaño in the 2 Semis.
- This is the first time in history that Chivas has played both Clasicos in the Liguilla.
- Chivas won their last 2 games in the Final Phase against América.
- The Rebaño Sagrado has 4 wins at home.
- The team coached by Veljko Paunovic lost only 1 of their last 7 games; they won 5 and tied 1.
- Chivas and América had the same points on the season (34), but the Águilas had a better goal difference.
- The biggest win in the history of the rivalry belongs to Chiverío, which beat Los Azulcremas 5-0 in Winter 96.
- The last time these teams played a Liguilla match at the Akron, Guadalajara won 1-0.
- The refereeing quartet for the first leg of the Clausura 2023 Semifinal will be made up of César Arturo Ramos as center referee, Alberto Morín as assistant 1 and Marcó Bisguerra as assistant 2, while Óscar Macías will be the fourth official.
