Chivas beat América in a not so friendly friendly before Richy Ledezma took another shot at their biggest rivals

• Guadalajara secured a two nil victory over archrivals América in a tense exhibition match played at the Oakland Coliseum.

• Forward Ángel Sepúlveda emerged as the hero of the day by netting a impressive double via a penalty kick and a header.

• Midfielder Richy Ledezma triggered heavy controversy after directing obscene middle finger gestures at opposition fans.

The fierce and historical rivalry between Chivas de Guadalajara and Club América added another high voltage chapter during the FIFA international break. Meeting in the United States at the Oakland Coliseum, the two biggest clubs in Mexican football squared off in an exhibition clash that quickly lost its friendly label due to aggressive tackling, heated arguments and physical exchanges between players throughout the ninety minutes. Guadalajara controlled the flow of the game to claim a deserved two nil victory over the Eagles, giving their supporters plenty to celebrate while building momentum for the remainder of the Apertura 2026 season.

 

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Ángel Sepúlveda leads Chivas to victory

On the pitch, the narrative was dominated by forward Ángel Sepúlveda, who produced a brilliant individual performance to score both goals of the contest. The experienced striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot with a cool finish that sent the goalkeeper the wrong way. Shortly after, Sepúlveda doubled the lead by connecting with a powerful header inside the box to seal the match. The two nil triumph offered redemption for Guadalajara, who were eager for a decisive win after drawing two two against América during their previous league match in Mexico.

Richy Ledezma sparks widespread controversy

Despite the convincing performance on the field, post match headlines were completely hijacked by the actions of midfielder Richy Ledezma during the second goal celebration. Approaching the stadium section occupied by passionate América supporters, Ledezma initially cupped his hand behind his ear to mock the opposing crowd. However, alternative camera angles later revealed that the Chivas midfielder went a step further by flashing an obscene middle finger gesture directly at the fans, triggering immediate outrage among players on the field and chaotic scenes in the stands.

‘Richy’ Ledezma orinándose en la poca afición presente del Club América. https://t.co/vp8cfqWkTL

— ChivasXtra (@ChivasXtra_) October 5, 2026

Social media frenzy ahead of Liga MX return

Footage of Ledezma’s controversial gesture went viral across social media within minutes, dividing football fans into opposing camps. While Chivas supporters celebrated the bold provocation as a sign of competitive passion, América fans strongly condemned the behavior and called for league disciplinary action. The heated clash in Oakland made it clear that friendly matches do not exist when these two powerhouses meet, setting a fiery atmosphere as both teams prepare to return to official Liga MX action following the FIFA break to fight for top playoff seeding.

Cover photos from: @chivas – @clubamerica