Chivas and Necaxa Face Off in High-Stakes Apertura Clash
This week in Liga MX has been nothing short of intense, with a double matchday schedule shaking things up. One of the standout fixtures was played in Zapopan, where Club Deportivo Guadalajara, better known as Chivas, welcomed Necaxa for the 10th round of the Apertura 2025 tournament. The clash was staged at the Estadio Akron on Tuesday, September 23, kicking off at 9:07 p.m. Eastern time in the United States, or 7:07 p.m. local time in Mexico.
By the time these two sides stepped onto the field, both had been struggling near the bottom of the standings, which only added weight to the matchup. Chivas entered the game sitting in 13th place with just 8 points from their first nine matches. Necaxa, only one step above in 12th place with 9 points, had the slight edge. The contrast in recent form was notable: Guadalajara had just been handed a stinging 0–3 home defeat by the reigning champions, Toluca, while Necaxa came off a narrow but morale-boosting 1–0 victory over Puebla.
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These circumstances made the encounter more than just another regular season fixture. It was a chance for both clubs to claw their way out of the lower rungs of the table, to turn momentum in their favor, and to keep their playoff hopes alive. Fans expected sparks to fly, as history has often shown these teams deliver spirited battles when they meet.
For supporters in the United States, the question of where to watch was quickly answered. Unlike in Mexico, where Chivas’ home games are streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, American audiences had multiple options. The match was broadcast live on UNIVERSO and Telemundo, while streaming coverage was available through fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. This broad access ensured fans didn’t miss a second of the action, no matter their preferred platform.
After the match, attention turned to the words of Gabriel Milito, the Guadalajara manager. Speaking in his press conference, he highlighted how critical this game was for his team, calling the victory over Necaxa “indispensable.” He admitted the squad had to cling tightly to the result, showing grit and determination in moments when the performance was not at its sharpest. Looking ahead, Milito emphasized that Chivas still face seven more “finals” if they are to reach the Liguilla, underscoring how little room for error remains in their campaign. He also touched on the challenges posed by missing players, the role of young academy prospects, and the adjustments that will need to be made to avoid repeating second-half lapses.
In short, Chivas versus Necaxa was not just another date on the Liga MX calendar. It was a pivotal contest between two teams desperate to shift their fortunes, one that kept fans on both sides engaged and hopeful. The season is far from over, but for Guadalajara in particular, the message is clear: every match from here on out carries the weight of a final.
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