Few matches generate more expectation than the Clásico Tapatío, which is why many people are already rubbing their hands together for the tremendous dish that will be the clash between Chivas and Atlas next Saturday, corresponding to Day 11 of the Apertura 2024.
The Akron Stadium will host this match, just as it happened on Matchday 12 of the Apertura 2023, when the Rebaño received the Zorros with the task of earning 3 points and getting out of a negative streak of 6 matches without a win in Liga MX.
That match was played on the rainy night of October 7, in front of stands completely filled with Red and White jerseys that cheered their team non-stop, regardless of the inclement weather. Curiously, Chivas arrived at the Clásico Tapatío after a 1-1 draw and with Ricardo Marín as the scorer, a fact that coincides with what happened prior to this match.
From the very first minute of the match played almost a year ago, Guadalajara made its presence felt and it didn't take long to reflect its superiority on the field, as after 9 minutes Fernando Beltrán scored a goal with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Just before the end of the first half, Atlas unexpectedly equalized after a long-range shot by Aldo Rocha, which meant that the score was tied at halftime.
The second half was a Rojiblanco concert, as at 63' Ricardo Marín appeared to head in a great cross from Víctor Guzmán. At 84', the '4K' was once again present, hunting the counterattack and, after a frontal delivery from Alvarado, he beat the visiting goalkeeper with a soft left-footed shot. The final blow came from 'Piojo' Alvarado himself, who scored from the penalty spot to make the final score 4-1.
Will Guadalajara be able to repeat the dose against the city's rival? We will find out this Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 pm.
