Chivas, Club America to play Super Clasico at Soldier Field
Liga MX sides CD Guadalajara and Club America will meet at Solider Field in Chicago for this year’s Super Clasico, the two teams and PRIMETIME Sports announced today. The match will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 at Solider Field at a to-be-determined time.
The game will also serve as a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, with the holiday falling shortly after the match on Sept. 16. Several fun activities for fans to engage in will occur in the Chicago area in the build up to the match, with details on them to be released closer to game day.
The 2018 Super Clasico took place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 9, with the two clubs settling for a 1-1 draw. Isaac Brizuela opened the scoring for Chivas in the first half and Club America’s Guido Rodriguez equalized in the second. More than 60,000 supporters attended the match.
Not to be confused with the historic Superclasico derby played between Argentine sides Boca Juniors and River Plate, the Super Clasico has pitted the two most supported Mexican teams against each other since the rivalry began in 1926.
In the latest Liga MX Clausura tournament, Club America finished fifth in the standings, while Chivas missed out on the playoffs after finishing 14th. The Apertura kicks off July 19.
Tickets for the match can be purchased through Ticketmaster beginning July 17 for the general public, with pre-sale available July 15.
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