The most anticipated match of the Clausura 2026 for Liga MX fans is just hours away. Guadalajara host Club América in another edition of El Clásico de México, this time corresponding to Matchday 6 of the tournament. Emotions are running high and the excitement continues to build ahead of kickoff, all within the unmatched atmosphere of Estadio AKRON.
Both teams arrive in very different circumstances, which adds even more intrigue to Saturday’s showdown. Don’t worry, Chivahermano—here’s your essential guide to everything surrounding El Clásico de México.
Latest runs
- Guadalajara have enjoyed an outstanding Clausura 2026 so far, winning all five of their matches and sitting alone at the top of the standings with 15 points. Their most recent victory came last Friday with a 1-2 away win over Mazatlán F.C.
- Meanwhile, América defeated C.F. Monterrey at home by the narrowest of margins, climbing to eighth place in the standings with eight points.
What Happened the Last Time They Met?
- The last time these two sides met, Chivas secured a memorable 1-2 victory at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. That result helped define Gabriel Milito’s team, with goals from Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado and Armando “Hormiga” González sealing the win over their fiercest rival.
Live the Full Experience at Estadio AKRON
- Get your red-and-white jersey ready, warm up your voice, and plan to arrive early—the pregame atmosphere will be worthy of our passion. Plenty of activities and surprises await before kickoff at Estadio AKRON.
Where to watch?
- If you can’t attend the stadium, make sure to check the available broadcast and streaming options so you don’t miss a single moment of the Rojiblancos in action.
Latest lineups
- Guadalajara: Raúl Rangel; José Castillo, Luis Romo, and Daniel Aguirre; Richard Ledezma, Omar Govea, Brian Gutiérrez, and Bryan González; Efraín Álvarez, Roberto Alvarado, and Armando González.
Coach: Gabriel Milito.
- América: Luis Malagón; Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Kevin Álvarez, and Cristian Borja; Jonathan Dos Santos, Alejandro Zendejas, Rodrigo Dourado, and Erick Sánchez; Brian Rodríguez and Henry Martín.
Coach: André Jardine.
The refereeing crew
- Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos
- Assistant 1: Alberto Morín Méndez
- Assistant 2: Enedina Caudillo Gómez
- Fourth Official: Jorge Abraham Camacho Peregrina
- VAR: Diana Stephanía Pérez Borja
- AVAR: Michel Caballero Galicia
