PREVIEW: Clásico Nacional

Just about 24 hours to go before the Clásico Nacional kicks off at the Azteca Stadium and here a some notes about how both teams come into place before the game on Saturday evening. Both teams are looking to get a win in hopes of bettering their standings in the league. For América's they sit at top of the table with 29 points and hope to finish off the Apertura regular season strong and go into the liguilla as Super Líder. For chivas they sit in second to last place with 11 points and are at the bottom of the percentage table fighting relegation.

Mohamed understands the pressure from the fans for losing the last two clásicos against Pumas and Cruz Azul. He realizes that those games are in the past, but knows that he can turn things around by winning the Clásico Nacional against chivas. He knows that it's an important game that means a lot to the fans and hopes to bring joy to them by winning on Saturday. Mohamed was asked if by beating chivas and adding fuel to their fire with relegation will bring additional joy? He simply said no, he made it clear that the only thing that him and the team are focused on are winning the clásico and staying on top of the league table. Guadalajara's issue doesn't really interest him because that's more their issue than América's.

The game is scheduled for Saturday November 1st at 6:00pm Central Time and can be seen on Univisión.

98th Anniversary

  On this day 98 years ago our great club was established. It was established after the joining of two clubs by the name of Récord and Colón. The date of their unification fell on Columbus Day which commemorates the discovery of America. So it was set forth on October 12th that the name of the team would be called Club América.
  It was after this that the club grew to become one of the best teams in Mexico and one of the best recognized teams in the world.

Important Facts and Dates

-October 12th 1916, the club is founded after the union of Récord and Colón.

-May 29th 1966, the Estadio Azteca opens. 

Domestic ChampionshipsAmateur Era: 1924-1925, 1925-1926, 1926-1927, 1927-1928
Professional Era: 1965-1966, 1970-1971, 1975-1976, 1983-1984, 1984-1985, Prode 1985, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, Verano 2002, Clausura 2005, Clausura 2013

International Championships6 CONCACAF Championships: 1977, 1987, 1990, 1992, 2001, 2006
2 Copa Interamericanas: 1978, 1991

2006 FIFA Club World Cup 4th Place

(Americanografico)

PREVIEW: 'Chucho' Benítez Tribute

  A lot of domestic leagues around the world including Liga MX are taking a break this weekend due to FIFA's international friendlies. Fortunately for us Americanistas we are going to be able to see club action as our club faces Santos Laguna. The game is scheduled to be played at the Estadio Azteca at 5:00pm CT. Fans can catch the game on realtime through www.RojaDirecta.com or wait to see the replay at 8:00pm CT on Univisión Deportes.

  The game is honor of the late striker Christian 'Chucho' Benítez who passed away last summer in Qatar. Chucho played a vital role for both clubs as a striker where he helped lead América to the 2013 Clausura Championship and Santos to their 2008 Clausura Championship. Aside from winning two Clausura Championships, he also won four Liga MX's Golden Boots. One of them was from the 2010 Apertura season with Santos and the last three were a three peat with América (2012 Clausura, 2012 Apertura, and 2013 Clausura).

  América's head directors are hoping for a good turnout today as they set the tickets to a reasonable price and the proceeds will go to Chucho's family.