Flamengo’s opponent in the Club World Cup on December 10th, the Blue Cross takes the field this Sunday (11/30) for a decisive game in Mexico. The team receives the Chivas Guadalajaraat 10pm (Brasília time), at the Estádio Olímpico Universitario, in Mexico City, at second quarter-final duel of the Mexican Apertura Championship.
In the first clash, in Guadalajara, the teams drew 0-0. A new draw classifies Cruz Azul, who had a better campaign in the first phase.
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Cruz Azul x Chivas Guadalajara: how the teams arrive
Blue Cross
Coach Martín Anselmi’s team returns to Mexico City with the confidence of having had a superior campaign in the regular phase – they finished in 3rd place, with 35 points. Thus, any new draw on the aggregate score guarantees the place for Celeste, as the team finished above its rival in the table.
Cruz Azul is betting on its defensive solidity, which appeared again in the first game, and on the mobility of the attack led by Gabriel “Toro” Fernández and Mateusz Bogusz, in addition to the creation of Nacho Rivero and Carlos Rodríguez.
The team also has a favorable recent record: they have not lost to Guadalajara in five games in Liga MX.
Chivas Guadalajara
Coach Gabriel Milito’s team arrives under pressure: they need to win away from home to stay alive in the Liguilla. Rebaño was 6th, with 29 points, and now depends on a more forceful offensive performance.
The main expectation is on Armando “Hormiga” González, the championship’s top scorer, who should play despite a muscle problem felt in the first duel. The balance in the middle, with Oso González and Omar Govea, will be crucial to fighting for possession and controlling the pace.
Their history as a visitor doesn’t help: Chivas hasn’t beaten Cruz Azul away from home since April 2022. Furthermore, the team is trying to return to a semi-final after being eliminated in Clausura 2024 against América.
Cruz Azul x Chivas Guadalajara: lineups
Cruz Azul’s probable lineup: Andrew Gudiño; Jorge Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Piovi Gonzalo, Carlos Rotondi; Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, Ignacio Rivero, José paradela, Jeremy Marquez; Mateusz Bogusz and Gabriel Fernández. Technical: Martin Anselmi.
Chivas Guadalajara’s probable lineup: Tala Rangel; Luis Romo, José Castillo, Daniel Aguirre; “Cotorro” González, “Oso” González, Omar Govea, Richy Ledezma; Efraín Álvarez, “Piojo” Alvarado and Armando “Hormiga” González. Technical: Gabriel Milito
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