Alex Zendejas, Club America’s American attacking midfielder, could be back in the starting lineup for El Super Clasico against Chivas Guadalajara this Saturday, September 19! This isn’t just any game, folks; Zendejas hasn’t started a match for Club America since the World Cup, and his potential return adds an absolutely electric jolt to Mexican soccer’s biggest rivalry.
The Super Clasico Showdown: History, Form, and Massive Stakes
Alright, so you know Mexican soccer, right? Few matchups hit harder than El Super Clasico, the legendary showdown between Club America and Chivas Guadalajara. This rivalry has been absolutely simmering since way back in 1943! We’re talking 263 meetings, folks. Club America holds a slight edge in the history books, pulling out 99 wins, while Chivas has snagged 82 victories, with another 82 ending in draws.
But don’t let those overall numbers fool you, especially with Chivas finding their rhythm again in recent years. Back in 2025, Chivas straight-up owned three of those matchups, with Club America only grabbing one win. This rivalry shifts back and forth, and it’s making this Saturday’s game an absolute must-watch. Both these Liga MX powerhouses are sitting right at the top of the table, separated by a single spot, deep in the Apertura season and pushing hard for that league title. You know what that means for stakes, don’t you? Everything’s on the line.
Zendejas Returns: A Game-Changer for Club America’s Attack
This is where it gets spicy for Club America. Alex Zendejas was one of their most important attackers during the Clausura season, but he hasn’t gotten a starting nod since the World Cup. He did get 45 minutes off the bench in a wild loss to Cruz Azul last week, and now he could be in line to start this massive rivalry match. That’s a huge boost to the attack, no question about it! New manager Guillermo Almada has been doing a lot of rotation since taking over in July, and having Zendejas available for a game like this just gives his squad so many more options.
Over on the Chivas side, they’re sitting in second place in the league, even after star striker Armando Gonzalez made a move to Olympiacos following the World Cup. Angel Sepulveda has stepped right in, and they haven’t missed a beat there. Club America is right behind them in third, making this match crucial. Both teams have almost identical records in league play, which truly makes this one a toss-up. Chivas is still built on their academy, bringing up young players like Santiago Sandoval, who’s already got four goals this season. That academy system helps manage the pressure of a rivalry game, but Zendejas’ potential start? That’s the wild card.
This Saturday, September 19, 11:15 p.m. ET, it’s all going down at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. With almost identical league records and Zendejas potentially supercharging Club America’s attack, this Super Clasico is set up for pure drama. Get ready to watch these two powerhouses battle for bragging rights and crucial Apertura points!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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