Las Águilas will deploy their strongest starting XI against Chivas in the Clásico in Mexico, with Malagón trusted as the goalkeeper.
For this national classic, Chivas and America are set to face one of the tightest anticipated duels in recent memory, at least on paper, reflecting the current standings and the mutual importance of the matchup on the league table.
The lineup adjustment this time centers on Fernando Ortiz’s decision to keep Angel Malagón between the posts. The Michoacán-born shot-stopper impressed in his first appearance against Tigres, and the coach has confidence to rely on him again for the clash with the rojiblancos.
In GOAL, readers will find a complete breakdown of América’s squad selections and the projected lineup for this key clash.
THE AMERICAN CALLED
NAMED:
GOALS: Angel Malagón, Oscar Jiménez
DEFENSES: Luis Fuentes, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Néstor Araujo, Miguel Layún, Emilio Lara, Salvador Reyes
MIDFIELDERS: Pedro Aquino, Jonathan dos Santos, Brian Rodríguez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés, Alejandro Zendejas, Richard Sánchez, Leo Suárez
FORWARDS: Roger Martínez, Jonathan Rodríguez, Henry Martín, Federico Viñas
THE FORMATION OF AMÉRICA
As has been their pattern all season, the Eagles line up in a 4-4-2 formation. This system remains a familiar foundation that has helped them claw back from the lower reaches of the table to a more competitive position in the standings, gaining momentum as the schedule progresses.
START ELEVEN
Luis Angel Malagón; Emilio Lara, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Salvador Reyes; Richard Sánchez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés; Jonathan Rodríguez, Leo Suárez and Henry Martín.
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