David Beckham getting in Jesse Marsch's face is even more likely with Chivas and L.A. fighting for MLS's West lead Thursday.The top of the Major League Soccer in the Western Conference resembles Los Angeles' rush hour in the middle of the season, with six of the seven teams separated by just three points. When the two clubs leading the jam square off on Thursday at night at the Home Depot Center, expect about 405-stylesheet rabies.
Because although the battle for first place in the West are added some extra spice to the confrontation between Chivas and the U.S. Los Angeles Galaxy (both on 21 points with a record 6-6-3), the prize of SoCal bragging rights really your blood boiling.
Both teams are radically different picture, financial clout and fan base. However, they share a strong mutual commitment displeasure that rearing its head every time you play and is actually a major positive impact for the league.
Local derbis are a basic element of all major soccer leagues, and they add color and flavor to the season. The Super Clasico is the only real city in the same derby in MLS, and how it has developed - and continues to do so - is welcome.
Of course, the limited history of the rivalry (Chivas MLS only joined in 2005) means that it is absurd to compare them with similar clashes in Manchester, Milan and Buenos Aires. However, the deep antipathy of the clubs share makes these games: compulsive.
Thursday's contest, which will be televised nationally by ESPN2, should not be different.
"Derbis the first games are always looking for when schedules leave," said Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, who has taken part in some of the world's largest intracity rivalry games during his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
"We know that it is important to play well against Chivas, because there are a lot of passion and a lot of spirit - and rightly so. - When you do reach against rivals you can see the rivalry that exists between players, between teams and among fans . "
LA has not forgotten the two hammerings Chivas 3-0 last season, bad losses pile further embarrassment to the already deplorable campaign. A 5-2 victory in April did little to the Galaxy sate your appetite for the success of their local enemies, but has given extra motivation for Chivas, which was enraged by Landon Donovan's coach antagonize preki while celebrating one of its three objectives.
Everything points to another fiery encounter. Chivas could not cope with the defensive with the Beckham / Donovan connection last time around and may try to exert greater physical presence. Beckham in particular does not like being pushed around, as evidenced by their furious charge towards Chivas midfielder Jesse Marsch after a rough tackle.
"We did well against them the last game, obviously," said Beckham. "I think the score flattered us because we played really well and deserved to win, but we have targets at the end of the game and Chivas did not play that bad in the day. We know it will be tough but hopefully we will strike again. "
Chivas striker Ante Razov played its part in stirring things this week, when he stressed his satisfaction with the attention it gets loud Galaxy supporters.
"That (booing) comes from fear," said Razov. "They must fear something to do with them. Do not boo bad players in general. They boo boys who fear could hurt your team."
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