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.