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Matias Almeyda facing first real test with Chivas in Clasico

The new Chivas manager debuted with a win, but fans will forget all about that if the club can't top rival America this weekend, writes Jon Arnold.

The bread was fine, but now it's time for the meal.

Club Deportivo Guadalajara, better known as Chivas, is one of Mexico's most successful clubs historically. Lately, things haven't gone as well, which in part led to the firing of Jose Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre last week. Former River Plate coach Matias Almeyda took the reins at Chivas and guided the club to a victory Sunday against Queretaro in his debut.