The Azulcremas opened the MX Liga MX Clausura 2023 semifinal with a 1-0 win over Chivas, setting a confident tone for the continental showdown. The eagerly awaited duel between two of Mexico’s most storied clubs delivered a charged atmosphere in a full stadium and showcased the high stakes of a knockout tie that keeps fans buzzing for the return leg.
Fans anticipated a dramatic National Classic, and the match delivered. Chivas carried momentum from their recent form, while America navigated the need to convert opportunities and safeguard an important away goal ahead of the return at Estadio Azteca.
Chivas carried the responsibility of an away goal to counterbalance home advantage for America in the second leg. Veljko Paunovic’s tactical plan produced a disciplined display, reading the tempo of the game and applying pressure when opportunities arose. The Serb’s players showed resilience, attempting to destabilize the American back line through compact defending and rapid transitions, aiming to unlock the opponent’s defense.
For Club America, qualification became slightly tighter as the minutes wound down, balancing risk with control. Brian Rodríguez had been central to the buildup, looking to seal the tie with a decisive moment. In the end, a single goal from Alejandro Zendejas gave the Eagles a crucial edge heading into the second leg and kept their title hopes alive in the knockout format.
After the 90 minutes, the scoreboard read 1-0 in favor of America, a result that leaves Guadalajara hopeful for the return match and heightens anticipation for the decisive 90 minutes at the Azteca Stadium. The game underscored the strategic depth of both coaches and the heightened tension that accompanies a Clasico in a league knockout format.
Highlights and key moments from the match were summarized to provide fans with a concise recap of the action, including clutch saves, pivotal turnovers, and the exact sequence that produced the lone goal of the night.
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CHIVAS
Jiménez, Mozo, Sepúlveda, Briseño, Orozco, Beltrán, Brizuela, Guzmán, Torres, Vega, Alvarado.
AMERICA
Malagón, Fuentes, I. Reyes, Cáceres, Layún, Aquino, Valdés, Sánchez, Suárez, Rodríguez, Martin.
Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
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Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- 19%Monterrey
- 3.4%America
- 26%Chivas
- 3%Toluca
- 10%Tigers
- 8%Other
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