The Águilas win at the Flock’s home and take a big step towards the title series
GUADALAJARA — The first duel of the National Women’s Classic It’s for the Eagles. America was much superior at the Akron Stadium and won 0-2 against Chivas. The Guadalajara team has a complex outlook ahead of the return trip to the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium.
From early America was present in Zapopan with a left-footed shot by Scarlett Camberos which he placed in the corner to open the scoring. From the second minute they had the advantage and they did not extend it in the first half due to the great performance of the red and white goalkeeper Celeste Espino.
There was a slight response from Chivas at the beginning of the second half with an attempt at a bicycle kick Denise Castrobut the domain of America and sentenced the game at 58′. In a set piece play that Irene Guerrero took, Kimberly Rodríguez sent the ball into the back of the net.
The Eagles have done their part and have half a ticket to the final in the bag. They will have to seal it next Sunday night at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium.
Who was the heroine of the match?
Scarlett Camberos took the leading role of the visiting team on the Akron court. Camberos noted the first goal of the game, with great quality. In addition to having more options in front of the goal that could not reach more due to the great performance of the goalkeeper Celeste Espino.
The moment that changed the game
America took control of the game just after two minutes thanks to the score of Scarlett Camberos. The Eagles’ score set the game on course for dominance by Americawho goes to Mexico City with an advantage for the return duel.
America maintains dominance over Chivas
America has a reputation against Guadalajara in the league phases. In nine ties between the Quarterfinals and Semifinals, the Eagles have passed eight of nine times. The only time that Chivas advanced to the round was in the Apertura 2017, when he won the first title in the category.
Valeria Alvarado receives tribute from Chivas
The U-17 player from the Sacred Flock was not considered for the first leg of the semifinals, since she is just rejoining the city of Guadalajara. Alvarado won third place with the Mexican Women’s National Team a few days ago and took one of the penalties in the match that gave them bronze against Brazil.
The confrontation ends and we take the victory against Chivas! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/Xp0kVdn4Iy
— Club América Femenil (@AmericaFemenil) November 14, 2025
Alicia Cervantes with wet gunpowder before her main prey
The historic goalscorer of Chivas Women could not score in the first leg against America, a situation very unusual, because since ‘Licha’ Cervantes arrived in Guadalajara he has scored 15 goals from 2020 to date. It is the team that has scored the most in the Liga MX Femenil.
Chivas Eleven:
Celeste Espino; Gabriela Valenzuela, Damaris Godínez, Casandra Montero, Natalia Villarreal; Yamile Franco, Joselyn de la Rosa, Daniela Delgado, Carolina Jaramillo; Denise Castro and Alicia Cervantes.
America’s Eleven:
Sandra Cloths; Kimberly Rodríguez, Annia Mejía, Annie Karich, Jana Gutiérrez; Nancy Antonio, Nicky Hernández, Irene Guerrero; Bruna Vilamala, Scarlett Camberos, Kiana Palacios.
What’s coming for Chivas?
Antonio Contreras’ team has a complicated mission, facing the return duel at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, with the obligation to win with a difference of three goals to advance.
What’s coming for America?
The Eagles have the overall score in their favor and by closing at home, they have a lot of room to make it to the final. America could lose by up to two goals and still advance to the next round.
