The possible starting lineups of Chivas and América for the first leg semifinal at the Akron Stadium

Next Wednesday, May 15, Chivas receives the America in it Akron Stadium for one more edition of National Classicin the semi-finals of the First Leg, of the 2024 Clausura Tournament, of the Liga MX.

After having defeated the Toluca for the minimum in the Akron Stadiumthe Sacred Flock managed to keep the Red Devils at bay thanks to the solid performance of the goalkeeper Raul Rangel. The Devils were left with ten due to the expulsion of Brian GarciaAlso for a moment Alexis Vega He had given them a pass thanks to the 1-1 aggregate score, but his goal was annulled, with which Guadalajara emerged victorious due to the result obtained at their home.

On the other hand, the Argentine technical director Fernando Gago he blurted out: “The feeling of happiness. We are where we want to be. In the semifinals that was the goal. From the analysis, we had the first half in positioning and we lacked the last pass. In the second we had three counterattacks to define the game and we didn’t do it. We suffered and nothing happens because they attacked us or we had numerical superiority and we couldn’t have the rhythm of the game, but happy for the classification. Talking about the result is easy, but now the objective is to face our opponent, advance to the next round and play in the final.”.

On the other hand, to reach this stage, those from Coapa had to face the Pachuca in it Aztec stadium and despite falling 1-2 overall, in the last minute, with controversy included, the Colombian Julian Quiñones They achieved a 2-2 aggregate score to earn their ticket to the prelude to the final thanks to their position in the table.

Already in a press conference, the Brazilian coach André Jardine said: “The biggest learning is talked about this, you have to feel, you have to fight at the last second, we talked all week about this, it was going to be a tough game, but mentally we are strong, before the result, it was the deserved, we deserved it from minute one, there you leave with your soul washed, with your heart full of hope and that you are on the right path.”.

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Goalkeeper: Raúl Rangel – The goalkeeper was a factor in Toluca not being able to score despite having been the best offense of the semester.

Defense: Gilberto Sepúlveda – Since its return the team has not seen defeat, which speaks about the good work done by El Tiba.

Defense: Chiquete Orozco – The youth player continues to prove his worth, and there is a lot of mention that he could go to Italy, so he has to continue being at the highest level.

Left back: José Castillo – After trying different players in that position, in the end, the reinforcement from Pachuca ended up being the bossy one, leaving good impressions, although he will need to be more free to go on the attack.

Right back: Alan Mozo – For many, Don Centros is the best Mexican in that position, however, he has not received call-ups, which they describe as unfair, although in the end, he is fully concentrated with the red and white club.

Pivot: Erick Gutiérrez – Although the coaching staff had started the tournament with Ruben Go
nzalez as a fixed containment, in the end he decided to bet on those who have better skills with the ball, which is why El Guti is immovable.

Midfielder: Fernando Beltrán – If there is someone who has been one of the most consistent on the team in recent years, it is the youth player, who always looks for a way to organize the attack.

Midfielder: Roberto Alvarado – El Piojo is the best player in the Flock, the one who generates the most dangerous actions, the one who provides the most assists and the one who provides the best performance, therefore, he can never be missing from the scheme.

Far right: Isaác Brizuela – In the last game, Pintita decided to put Victor Guzman as a right winger without him showing off, so I would bet on El Conejo again.

Left winger: Pavel Pérez – The youth squad started as a starter in the era of Fernando Gagobut an injury kept him away for a while, however, the strategist respected his place, since once he returned, he returned to the starting eleven.

Forward: Javier Hernandez – When the team plays at home, the coach decides to start Chicharito, despite being far from his best level, however, it would not be unusual for him to resort to that choice again.

This is what Chivas’ possible starting lineup would look like: (4-3-3):

Goalie: Raul Rangel
Defenses: Orozco Chiquete, ‘Tiba’ Sepúlveda, Alan Mozo, José Castillo
Midfielders: Fernando Beltrán, Erick Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado
Forwards: Isaác Brizuela, Pavel Pérez, ‘Chicharito’ Hernández
Substitutes: ‘Pollo’ Briseño, ‘Oso’ González, ‘Pocho’ Guzmán, Cade Cowell, Ricardo Marín, Yael Padilla, Alan Torres, Óscar Whalley, Carlos Cisneros, Leo Sepúlveda, JJ Macías, ‘Chapo’ Sánchez

Goalkeeper: Luis Malagón – Since his arrival at the Nido, the goalkeeper has more than delivered, so much so that they were already champions, and he cannot lower his level now that he will be the starter with the national team.

Defense: Igor Lichnovsky – Despite his serious mistake, his companions saved his potatoes, so he should have learned his lesson. However, it does not seem feasible for the technician to change it for Nestor Araujo either Israel Kings.

Defense: Ramón Juárez – With the unfortunate injury of the Uruguayan Sebastian Caceres, the youth squad came on. Since his return to Coapa, he has had good performances and that is why there is a lot of confidence in the defender.

Right back: Israel Reyes – Although he came to be a central defender, little by little André Jardine enabled him as a winger on the right instead of Emilio Laragaining the site with great authority.

Left back: Salvador Reyes – After the drop in the level of Cristian Calderonthe coach realized that Chava fulfills his duties when he comes on in relief, so now he would be placing him as a starter.

Pivot: Jonathan Dos Santos – One of the most trusted men for the coach. The midfielder does not stop running and is a good setter, but he must be careful with his tackles, since he was close to being sent off.

Pivot: Álvaro Fidalgo – The skilled Spaniard showed his commitment by saying that he knows nothing about his future, which is why he now aims to be a two-time champion. He is the intelligent man who generates everything from below.

Midfielder: Diego Valdés – If the injuries do not bother him these days, the Chilean will be present, since America cannot be seen without his presence, being the different man, since he generates, assists and scores.

Far right: Julián Quiñones – In the last games, the Dutch Javairo Dilrosun He was the one chosen to attack from the right, but thanks to his goal that gave them life, we could see the Colombian start again.

Left winger: Alejandro Zendejas – The American is one of those who tried the most in the last game with his overflows from the left. He is eager and that is why he would remain fixed for the following clashes.

Forward: Henry Martin – The Yucatecan renewed his contract and now must demonstrate why the board kept him. The captain already has more than a hundred goals and against Chivas he will want to score again as he is used to.

This is what América’s possible alignment would look like (4-3-3):

Goalie: Luis Malagón
Defenses: Ramón Juárez, Igor Lichnovsky, Salvador Reyes, Israel Reyes
Midfielders: Álvaro Fidalgo, Jonathan Dos Santos, Diego Valdés
Forwards: Julián Quiñones, Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martín
Substitutes: ‘Chicote’ Calderón, Illian Hernández, Richard Sánchez, Brian Rodríguez, Javairo Dilrosun, Santiago Naveda, Néstor Araujo, Luis Fuentes, Kevin Álvarez, Óscar Jiménez

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