Perhaps Chivas had one eye on this Sunday’s Clasico when they came out against DC United in mid-week and pulled level in the States. Remember though they actually lost to W Connection in Trinidad already in the CONCACAF Champions’ Cup and still advanced.

They now turn with confidence to Azteca and take on their old league rivals America, who limp into this classic, having dropped to 2nd place in Group 3 with their loss to bottom side Monterrey (1-0) also in the midweek. Las Aguiles have shown worrying inconsistency with 4 defeats already in the league and big losses in the Copa Libertadores.

Chivas, on the other hand, missed out on a chance to retain their 1st Place Spot in Group A, as Cruz Azul took advantage of the missed game and have taken the lead for the moment.   

Having lost to Chivas in the Semifinal legs to end last season, America will be hoping that a victory will heal the pain and loss of last season and begin to turn this season around.

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