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Alex Zendejas could start for Club America in El Super Clasico

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Alex Zendejas could start for Club America in El Super Clasico

Summary

Alex Zendejas is pushing for a starting role with Club America in the upcoming El Super Clasico against Chivas Guadalajara on September 19 at Estadio Banorte. This match is crucial for both teams, currently separated by just one spot in the Liga MX standings. Club America sits third while Chivas is second, despite the latter losing star striker Armando Gonzalez. Zendejas, who has not started since the World Cup, may enhance Club America’s attacking options as they aim to secure a win in this historic rivalry match.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for September 19 at Estadio Banorte
•Club America ranks third, Chivas ranks second in Liga MX
•Zendejas seeks first start since World Cup
•Club America trails Chivas by one spot in standings
•Chivas navigates Gonzalez's departure with Angel Sepulveda

Latest Updates

7:34 PMCBS Sports — Alex Zendejas could return to Club America starting lineup for El Super Clasico against Chivas Guadalajara

What they're saying

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Both Liga MX powerhouses enter the rivalry showdown separated by just one spot near the top of the table as Alex Zendejas pushes for his first start since the World Cup
— CBS Sportsby Chuck Booth

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