"FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara: Leagues Cup Clash - Cincinnati's Pursuit to Prove It's a Prominent Club"

Club Deportivo Guadalajara, or Chivas, plays FC Cincinnati in Leagues Cup.

Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Chivas, is a soccer club with a rich history and a large fan base. They will be playing against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in the 2023 Leagues Cup "Central 3" group. While Chivas is a formidable opponent, FC Cincinnati is focused on their own performance and is not intimidated by the reputation of their rivals. The team is determined to secure a win and progress to the knockout rounds.

A victory against Chivas would earn FC Cincinnati three points and secure their position at the top of the group. Even a shootout win would give them four points and increase their chances of advancing. However, if they fail to win, they will have to wait anxiously for the result of the final group match between Chivas and Sporting Kansas City to determine their fate.

FC Cincinnati's head coach, Pat Noonan, is confident in his team's abilities and believes that if they take care of business in their second game, they will come out on top. The team has previously faced Guadalajara during the 2022 Leagues Cup Showcase matches and emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. However, they cannot rely on past performances as an indicator of future success, as this year's competition has shown that all clubs are taking it seriously.

Chivas is a strong contender in the Mexican league, with a record of 3-0-0 in the new Apertura season. They have a history of success, with 12 league titles in Liga MX and a Champions League triumph in 2017-18. The team boasts several senior Mexican national team players, including Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, and Érick Gutiérrez.

FC Cincinnati is well aware of the challenges posed by Chivas and their manager, Veljko Paunović, who has previously struggled against the team. Paunović's record against FC Cincinnati is winless, with two losses and one draw. The team's most memorable victory against Paunović's side came during the 2017 U.S. Open Cup, where FCC defeated the Chicago Fire in a penalty shootout.

In their previous meeting, FC Cincinnati emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. However, this time around, the outcome may be different. Cincinnati.com predicts that Chivas will win in penalties.

Overall, FC Cincinnati is currently in first place in the Leagues Cup "Central B" group and is determined to continue their success in both the league and the tournament.

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