America and Chivas draw 1-1 in the first leg of the Liga MX quarter-finals

The 'Eagles' took the lead in the 24th minute. Brazilian William da Silva broke away from midfield, dribbled the ball about 30 meters, played a wall pass with Argentine Silvio Romero, received the ball back inside the area, and when he was falling he toe-poked the ball past goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota for the 1-0.

Chivas' equalizer came in the 45+7 minute with a penalty awarded for a foul by Edson Alvarez on Carlos Pena, which was converted by Carlos Salcido.

This tie will be decided on Sunday at Chivas' stadium. Guadalajara would advance to the semifinals with a win or a draw by one goal, while America would advance with a victory or a draw with two or more goals.

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Preview

America vs. Chivas: They will face each other tonight (10:30 p.m.) in a new classic of Mexican football. The match will be the first leg of the Liga MX quarter-finals. It will take place in the legendary Estadio Azteca.

The destiny decided that a new classic of Mexican football would take place. After the clash between America and Chivas in the Copa MX semi-finals, a new derby will be played for the Liga MX.

Club America will seek revenge after being eliminated by Chivas on penalties in the Copa MX semi-finals. The 'Eagles' will play the first leg at home in the quarter-finals of the Liga MX.

Knowing all this, coach La Volpe of America declared that it is always a precision to coach the 'Eagles', but because they are who they are, they have the responsibility to win and reach the final.

"I don't risk anything, when I was called by Pelaez and Romano, I knew that after 7 matches, everyone would be on top because America is America and La Volpe is La Volpe, I am controversial and speak directly, I knew that if I don't become champion they will say that I failed, my head already knows that, it doesn't affect me anymore. My commitment is not only to the institution but also to myself, it is to reach the final," emphasized La Volpe in statements collected by the America website.

On the other hand, Isaac Brizuela, skillful forward of Chivas, stated that they will show all their power against America. He also commented that the objective is to get points to define everything at home.