Clasicos are by nature intense games; Clasicos in the Liguilla, that ferocity increases tenfold. Thursday evening's game at Estadio Chivas was no different. The game ended in a 0-0 draw but saw 94 minutes of intensity and aggressiveness from the onset.
The pace and fierceness from both sides did have its downfall as it led to the unfortunate influence of the referee who had a very poor showing. Inadequate decision making and questionable calls resulted in both Club America and Chivas each finishing the game with 10 men. America's captain, Ruben Sambueza, was given his second yellow at the 60th minute in a call which seemed like a make-up call for an earlier foul where a yellow was not given.