Few rivalries in all of North America compare to El Clásico Nacional between Club América and Chivas.
The two biggest clubs in all of Mexican soccer couldn't hate each other more. It's a rivalry that for many encapsulates good vs. evil. Chivas, the pristine red and white team with a longstanding tradition of only fielding Mexican players which fuels their motto of the "Most Mexican Team", vs. América, the wealthy, glamorous, intimidating and winningest side in Liga MX history exudes arrogance, with their famous motto of "Hate Me More."
The world stops for millions of fans whenever these two teams meet and, now, the world will stop for a full week. América and Chivas will play three times in one week. Their weekend Liga MX Clash is sandwiched by a round of 16 matchup in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The same thing happened last year, with América eliminating Chivas from the Continental tournament with an aggregate score of 5–3. A draw in the Liga MX regular season game ended the run of Clásico's, but they met again in the playoffs where América ended Chivas' season en route to the second of three successive Liga MX titles.
The stage is set and the stakes are high. Here are three things to watch in the upcoming run of Clásicos.
