Chivas close your my eyebrows by spain mourning before him Athletic de Bilbao in san mames. After beating Getafe 1-0 in a preparation match on Thursday, El Rebaño is now on track to win the Tree Trophy in its first edition.
When do Chivas vs Athletic Club play?
The Gernika Tree Trophy It will be the reward for the winner of the double crossing between the Spanish and Mexican teams. The Ida will be this Sunday in San Mamés at 12:00 central time and the Vuelta on July 16th in the Estadio Akron.
It is double standoff between Athletic and Chivas has a great symbolic charge. First, on the grass, where they face two unique teams due to their sports philosophy. And then, in his own tournament format and in the way it has been conceived.
The philosophy that Chivas and Athletic Bilbao share
Within the sports philosophy, it should be noted that both share the fact that play with elements of a certain characteristic. In the case of Chivas, the sacred herd play with pure mexican playersMeanwhile he Bilbao group does it with pure players from the Basque Country, this with a tradition of more than 108 years of existence. The lions’ team, founded in 1898, decided in 1912 that it would only play with Basque players.
The trophy stands out for being a section of a trunk branded with fire with significant symbols: the tree, the roots, the shields, the footballers of the earth. It was divided into two parts and will only come together when the champion is known. Until then, each team will keep one of the parts.
It should be noted that the winner of this double crossing will be decided, in the event that each club wins one, by means of a round of 5 penalties or the champion will be the one that emerges victorious in both matches.
Chivas returns from tour through Europe after 10 years
Chivas returned to Spain after little more than 10 years; his previous stay was in the summer 2012when he did his Preseason in Peralada, Catalonia.
Duel against Getafe
Veljko Paunovic already had his first game as DT of the Flock and was lucky enough to take the triumph. The eleven did not surprise at all, since he used regular players: Miguel Jimenez in the goal, Jesus SánchezGilberto sepulvedaJesus orozcoCristian CalderónSergio FloresEduardo TorresFernando beltranIsaac BrizuelaCarlos Cisneros and angel zaldivar.
It is expected that this Sunday repeat to some elements and give more minutes to others who participated in the change such as Alan MozoAlejandro MayorgaSantiago ormeno Fernando González.