MEXICO -- In the midst of a melancholic atmosphere, the Azteca Stadium will host one of the most interesting matches of the weekend between America and Tijuana, two teams that have had good results in the first two matches of the championship, but in this clash they must start to earn points that will help them at the end of the semester. ESPN Digital gives you the reasons why you should watch this match.
FIRST MATCH WITHOUT MARCHESIN
After two and a half years, the azulcrema fans will no longer see Agustín Marchesín in goal due to his sale to Porto for 8 million dollars. In this situation, the one in charge of defending the goal will be Óscar Jiménez, who since joining the club has not had activity in the Liga BBVA MX and has only played in Copa MX matches. Therefore, there are doubts about the level and quality that the former Chiapas goalkeeper can provide.
MATEUS AND UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The Colombian is still in negotiations to be able to move to Europe. Although the player may be sold next week, he has renewed his work visa, but he will not be available this weekend for America's match against Tijuana due to his imminent transfer to Porto.
GIOVANI DOS SANTOS DEBUTS AT THE AZTECA
The 'bomb' signing of the plumed squad had a discreet debut in the Liga BBVA during the match against León. On this occasion, the forward formed in Barcelona will have the opportunity to play his first game as an Americanista at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula and there he will feel the support or demands of the crowd.
XOLOS GOOD START
In the last Clausura 2019, Óscar Pareja had a slow start in his first experience in Mexican soccer, but this semester the Colombian started the championship with a win and a draw. Therefore, he will seek for his Xolos to bite on foreign territory and take the three points.
AMERICA DOESN'T CONCEDE GOALS
The twice World Cup stadium has become a nightmare for the border team, as they have not been able to score in the last three matches. Now, the team has important players like Camilo Sanvezzo, Ariel Nahuelpán, and Miller Bolaños, who have shown a dynamic and dangerous game in the attack that arises from the wings, areas in which the Coapa team has suffered the most in recent times.