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America started the second half with the foot on the accelerator, just like in the beginning of the first half. Thanks to that intensity, the blue and yellow team scored the 2-0 against Chivas in the Mexican classic.
Alejandro Zendejas received a cross from Emilio Lara in the area at minute 50, with Henry Martin marking him closely. Zendejas unleashed a powerful shot that touched Jiménez's hands, but the ball still hit the back of the net.
If the result remains the same, America will climb to the top of the Clausura with 35 points. On the other hand, Chivas needs to react or they will stay in the seventh position with 22 points.
America vs. Chivas: preview
The 'Eagles' secured a spot in the next round of the local championship. However, Fernando Ortiz's team wants to maintain the first place, which they currently hold with 32 points after the 3-3 draw against Santos Laguna in the middle of the week. Meanwhile, Guadalajara wants to seal their spot in the qualifying playoffs that gives them a chance to fight for a place in the Liguilla.
With the Clásico Nacional in sight, it is expected that America's coach will only make one modification compared to the lineup that faced the 'Guerreros'. Emilio Lara, who will participate with the Mexican national team in the FIFA break, must take the place of Miguel Layún, who played in the World Cup with the 'Tri', on the wing.
On the other hand, coach Ricardo Cadena needs to recover from the heavy defeat suffered at home against Tigres (1-4). Despite the lopsided score, Chivas' coach may repeat the lineup he sent out last week at the Akron. Thus, Alexis Vega and Santiago Ormeño are expected to be the offensive references for the 'Rebaño'.