Chivas Vs. America 2011, Super Clasico: Jonny Magallon Injured, Subbed Off

After just five minutes of action in the 2011 Clausura’s version of the Super Clasico between America and Chivas, the game has been changed considerably due to injury. Chivas Guadalajara defender Jonny Magallon, renown as one of the best defenders in Mexico and a perennial Mexican international, picked up an injury and has been forced to come off. Miguel Ponce, the man who came on, is a more than serviceable replacement, but it’s impossible to argue that Chivas haven’t been hurt in a big way by Magallon’s departure.

America’s offense has been potent this year, and their center forward Vicente Sanchez, who is in great form, will likely be licking his chops at the prospect of facing a defense that doesn’t include Magallon. Recent Clasicos haven’t lived up to the billing, but all of the signs pointed to a more open game in the build-up. Magallon’s departure only increases the chance of goals further.