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Liga MX: Referee and details of the América vs Chivas Clásico

The Clásico Nacional will be held this Saturday between América and Chivas at Estadio Banorte, with referee Víctor Alfonso Cáceres officiating.

19 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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This Saturday, September 19, the Clásico Nacional will take place between América and Chivas, as part of Matchday 9 of the 2026 Apertura tournament in Liga MX. The match will be held at Estadio Banorte and has generated significant anticipation among football fans in Mexico.

The central referee designated for this match is Víctor Alfonso Cáceres, who will oversee the action on the field. This Clásico is one of the most important matches in Mexican football, taking place between two of the country's most representative clubs.

América, managed by Guillermo Almada, aims for a historic victory against Chivas. The team comes into the match looking to bounce back after facing their eternal rival recently.

According to reports, odds from Caliente.mx indicate that the match is considered quite even, suggesting a closely contested battle between both teams. An exciting encounter is expected due to the historical rivalry between the two clubs.

Meanwhile, Uruguayan player Brian Rodríguez has commented that the Águilas have the necessary tools to prevail and feel superior in the one-on-one matchups.

Fans will be able to follow the match through various television channels, including Canal 5, which will broadcast the game live. A large audience is anticipated both in the stadium and on television broadcasts.

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