Tapatío had a tough road test against Dorados on Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026. After a hard-fought match, the Rojiblancos ended up falling 3-1 to the Sinaloa side.
Tapa opened the scoring in the opening minutes with a goal from Daniel Villaseca. However, the home team made the most of its chances to come from behind. Although the Rojiblancos kept pushing forward with different combinations, they were unable to close the gap on the scoreboard.
Now, the young Rebaño will have to turn the page and focus on its next home match, when it hosts Tlaxcala on September 20 for Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026 in the Liga de Expansión.
The goals:
- What a play to score the opener! In the 8th minute, after a bold diagonal run from the final third, Leonardo Jiménez took the ball, got into the box, and delivered a pinpoint cross for Daniel Villaseca, who arrived to meet it with a great header and open the scoring.- In the 30th minute, the home side leveled the match with a goal by SebastiánCervantes.- The Sinaloa side took the lead in the 66th minute with a goal from Oscar Coronel.- In the 96th minute, Leonardo Vargas scored the final 3-1 of the match.

#matchday

Tapatío will have the chance today to get back to winning ways against Dorados. On Matchday 8 of the 2026 Apertura in the Liga de Expansión, the Young Flock will visit the Sinaloa side at Estadio El Encanto, where they will look to earn all three points and climb the standings toward the top of the table.
Here we present the list of the 20 players that José Meléndez selected to represent the Red-and-White pride in Sinaloa.
'Tapa''s squad to face Dorados
-Rodrigo Parra-Saúl Zamora-Eduardo García-Carlos Hernández-Gael García-Leonardo Jiménez-Vladimir Moragrega-Cruz Medina-Carlo Soldati-Raúl Nuño-Sebastián Esparza-Juan Pablo Uribe-Enrique Ledesma-Axel Leyva-Matías Cendejas-Diego Latorre-Carlos Corona-Daniel Villaseca-Leonel Calderón-Diego Rosales
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#ndez #tapat

Guadalajara has a new appointment with the Rojiblanca Republic, where they will look to make the AKRON Stadium count once again when they host Pumas this Sunday, in a match corresponding to Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026.
The Sacred Flock comes into this match aiming to stay among the top spots in the standings and earn 3 points that will allow them to remain in the fight for the upper part of the overall table. In addition, they will look to extend their unbeaten streak against the auriazules to 10 matches.
We know the Rojiblanca Nation is ready to support Mexico's most beloved team, so here is the information you need to know before the match against the university side.
How are they coming in?
Guadalajara heads into this match after beating Atlético de San Luis 3-0 at Estadio Libertad Financiera, a result that earned them 3 important points and temporarily placed them second in the overall standings with 14 points.

#match #guadalajara

Pumas got their first home win of the Apertura 2026 after beating Leon by a 3-1 score. Pumas played a solid match and were able to recover after giving up the tying goal to get a solid three points and climb into the Liguilla zone with the victory. Leon battled hard but it wasn't enough. They will return home to host Atletico San Luis on Monday while Pumas will have a tough away match on Sunday when they visit Guadalajara to face off against Chivas.
The 1st half started with Pumas coming out with their usual starting 11 and without Cesar Huerta, who was expected to make his return to Pumas but was rule out because of an injury. Off a counter, Jordi Cortizo got off a left footed shot that would go just wide. Ismael Diaz got off a right footed shot from outside the area that went just wide. A left footed shot in the area from Cristian Calderon would go wide. Off a counter, Luciano Herrera would get off a left footed shot from outside the area that would be saved by Leon's goalkeeper, Oscar Garcia. Cristian Calderon had hurt himself when he got off his left footed shot and had to be subbed out because of that injury. Angel Azuaje was subbed in his place. In the middle of the half, an incredible rain storm started to fall which would probably have a big impact in the match. A cross into the area found Diaz, who whiffed on his close range shot and wasted a great opportunity. A great thru pass found Uriel Antuna but the ball was cleared off his feet by Leon's defense. After a cross into the area was bouncing in the area, Antuna would get off a right footed shot that went wide. From outside the area, Ivan Moreno got off a great right footed shot that forced a wonderful save from Pumas' goalkeeper, Keylor Navas. A great cross into the area by Rodrigo Lopez was beautifully headed by Juninho past Garcia to give Pumas the 1-0 lead. It was a deserved goal as Pumas had been the better team after a slow start. A cross into the area was headed from close range by Diaz but Navas made a good save. The halftime whistle blew and after a good first 45 minutes, Pumas took the deserved lead to their dressing room.
The 2nd half started with Leon subbing out Juan Pablo Dominguez for Diber Cambindo. A cross into the area was headed wide by Herrera. A cross into the area would get to a wide open Jose Alvarado, who got off a great half bicycle kick past Navas to score and tie the match at 1-1. It was a bad mistake by Pumas' defense in leaving Alvarado wide open but he made a great goal with the opportunity. Diaz got off a right footed shot in the area that went wide. Off a counter, the ball would eventually reach Herrera, whose right footed shot went wide. Leon subbed out Ivan Rodriguez for Rodrigo Echeverria. A lob into the area found a wide open Juninho but his right footed volley went wide in a terrible miss. Pumas subbed out Uriel Antuna for Alan Medina. Off a good run, the pass into the area found Cambindo, whose left footed shot went past Navas but hit the post. A

Chivas Femenil has established itself as one of the leading teams in the Women's League and, throughout the history of the pink circuit, several players have left their mark wearing the Rojiblanca jersey. Some of them have also defended Rayadas' colors, so this Saturday's matchup is the perfect excuse to remember those who have written part of their story with both institutions.
Do you remember all of them? Keep reading because we'll test your knowledge in the quiz you'll find at the end of the article.
Which players from the current squads have worn both jerseys?
In the current Apertura 2026, Chivas Femenil features AliciaCervantes, who had a stint with Monterrey. On the other side, Nicole Pérez is part of Rayadas and has a rojiblanco past.
Which other players have been with Guadalajra and La Pandilla?

#femenil #current #keep

The Apertura 2026 has once again confirmed the evolution of Diego Campillo. The center back who came through the Cantera Rojiblanca has established himself as an immensely valuable piece for Guadalajara and, matchday after matchday, has shown that his growth goes hand in hand with a greater influence within Gabriel Milito's system.
Ahead of Jornada 8, in which Chivas will host Pumas at Estadio AKRON, Campillo emerges as the player to watch for El Rebaño Sagrado, both because of the level he has shown throughout the tournament and because of his previous performances against the university side.
The 24-year-old defender has played in 6 of Guadalajara's 7 matches in AP26, and he has found an ideal setting in the libero position to maximize some of his main strengths: reading the game, defending large ****** es and his ability to initiate attacks from the back.
Campillo has become one of the main players responsible for maintaining Guadalajara's high defensive line. On many occasions, he is the last man back and, from that position, he has had to directly face forwards with tremendous quality and very different characteristics.
Throughout this tournament, he has demonstrated his ability to prevail in individual duels against powerful and fast attackers, while also improving considerably when defending the ****** e behind the defensive line.

#back #position

The Apertura 2026 has once again confirmed the growth of Diego Campillo. The center back developed in the Cantera Rojiblanca has established himself as a hugely valuable piece for Guadalajara and, match after match, has shown that his development goes hand in hand with greater influence within Gabriel Milito's system.
Heading into Matchday 8, when Chivas will host Pumas at Estadio AKRON, Campillo stands out as the Rebaño Sagrado's player to watch, both for the level he has shown throughout the tournament and for his track record against the university side.
The 24-year-old defender has played in 6 of the 7 matches Guadalajara has contested in AP26, and he has found in the sweeper role an ideal setting to enhance some of his main strengths: reading the game, the ability to defend large **** es, and his quality in building attacks from the back.
Campillo has become one of the main figures responsible for holding together Guadalajara's high defensive line. He is often the last man and, from that position, has had to go directly up against forwards of enormous quality with very different characteristics.
Throughout this tournament he has shown his ability to come out on top in one-on-one duels against powerful, fast attackers, while also improving considerably in defending the **** e behind him.

#guadalajara #ability

Chivas is enjoying a great moment in the Apertura 2026 and, after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Atlético de San Luis in Jornada 7, the team has already set its sights on its next league challenge: a matchup against Pumas in Jornada 8.
Gabriel Milito's squad will return to training at Verde Valle to prepare throughout the week for the clash against the university side, which is scheduled to take place at Estadio AKRON, with the goal of maintaining its strong run of form and continuing to add points near the top of the Liga MX standings.
Here's the Guadalajara's work schedule, Chivahermano:
Tuesday, September 8Training at Verde Valle4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 9Training at Verde Valle9:30 AM

#jornada #september #pumas #valle

A Diber Cambindo header made all the difference for Club León.
The forward nodded in a set piece in the 80th minute of the Leagues Cup third-place game against Club América. It was the only goal of a 1-0 León victory over Las Aguilas and a critical one for León.
The victory booked the team a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
América already had a place in next year's Concacaf Champions Cup, and had the Mexico City side won the match, Club Tijuana would have taken the remaining place as the Mexican club with the best combined finish between the Apertura and Cluausura short tournaments.
Instead, León will return to the continental club championship for the first time since winning the competition in 2023. That achievement typically comes with a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup, but La Fiera were denied entry to the 2025 tournament because they share ownership with Pachuca, which also qualified, and ownership preferred for Tuzos to take part.

#concacaf #champions #ownership

Through its effectiveness, game management and composure to hold onto the result, Chivas defeated Atlético San Luis 3-0 this afternoon at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2026. The team coached by Gabriel Milito has found consistency at the start of the second third of the tournament, reaching 14 points and temporarily moving into second place.
Guadalajara came out firing, as it already had a significant 0-2 lead before the 10-minute mark, thanks to the mobility of its players and the efficiency of its attackers in front of goal. Of course, this allowed the Rojiblancos to take control of the match.
With the support of the Chivahermanos in San Luis Potosí, who never stopped cheering, the Guadalajara side was able to manage Atlético's attempts to respond. At the same time, there was never a real sense of danger in Chiverío's defensive area, which in turn allowed Guadalajara to find the definitive goal.
Next week, Chivas will return home to host Pumas in J8 of AP26. The match will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 7:07 PM.
The goals

#chivas #second #goal

The Cantera Rojiblanca enjoyed a perfect Saturday, as both Guadalajara's Sub-21 and Sub-19 teams earned three points on the road against Atlético de San Luis in Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2026. The action began with the Sub-21, who put together a strong first half and ultimately secured a 3-1 victory over the Potosí side, while the Sub-19 closed out the day with another Rojiblanco win, defeating the tuneros 2-0.
That's why we've put together all the details from these 2 matches below:
Sub-21 secures 3-1 victory!
Guadalajara came out with great intensity and quickly found the breakthrough. Just 6 minutes into the match, Raúl Martínez opened the scoring to put the Rebaño in front. The Rojiblanco side continued creating chances and doubled its lead in the 31st minute through Gael García.
The Rojiblanco advantage continued to grow, and in the 39th minute, Hugo Mata found the back of the net to make it 3-0 before halftime. Facing that deficit, Atlético de San Luis responded in the second half and pulled one back in the 51st minute through Jesús Borjas. However, Guadalajara held onto its advantage and ultimately secured a 3-1 victory.

#rojiblanco

With their sights set on securing their fourth win of the tournament, Chivas are ready for another Apertura 2026 challenge. Guadalajara are already in the capital of San Luis Potosí, where they will visit Atlético de San Luis at Estadio Libertad Financiera in a Jornada 7 matchup.
Ahead of this game, Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff have selected the 22 players who make up the rojiblanca squad, with an important return to the Rebaño standing out and generating plenty of anticipation among Chivahermanos.
What are the changes to the squad?
Daniel Aguirre has been included in the squad and could make an appearance against the Potosinos.
Miguel Gómez experienced intense pain during one of the training sessions. After undergoing the corresponding imaging studies, it was confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury. His return to competition will depend on his recovery.

#squad #return #estadio

The chance to make a real statement is within arm's reach for Tapatío, who sit very close to the top of the Apertura 2026 standings and, in Matchday 7, face one of their rivals for that spot: Universidad de Guadalajara.
This is one of the most iconic rivalries in Liga de Expansión, so there is no doubt we will witness an electrifying clash at AKRON Stadium. So you don't miss a single detail, we bring you the best preview information ahead of this Sunday's match.
How are they coming in?
- Tapatío rescued an important point at the Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca after drawing 1-1 against Alebrijes. The young Rebaño now have 11 points and sit in 6th place in the table.- Leones Negros, meanwhile, also drew 1-1 at Estadio Jalisco against Piratas, giving them 13 points and 2nd place in the standings.
What happened in their last meeting?

#standings #place #apertura

There are performances that deserve applause, and others for which even a standing ovation falls short. That was the level of the symphony Natalia Mauleón conducted on the field at Estadio Jalisco, leading and executing the red-and-white attack in the 0-4 win over Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío.
Wearing No. 14, the Michoacán native hit the ground running in the fold as a signing for this Apertura 2026. Mauleón had already shown glimpses of her quality in her first appearances, but what she did last night was simply extraordinary.
Starting as an attacking midfielder, she supported Alicia Cervantes and Denise Castro in the Rebaño's attack, with width provided by Joseline Montoya and Jasmine Casarez down the flanks. From that advanced midfield role, thanks to the peripheral vision with which she reads moments, ****** es, and movements, 'Mau' became the undisputed focal point of the match, as every Guadalajara goal went through her feet.
On the first goal, she orchestrated the high press by staying close to the ball at all times so that, after Eva González won it back, a quick touch on the reception opened the inside lane for 'Jas' to burst through and finish for the goal.
The second goal was just as brilliant: it was Natalia herself who once again started the press, winning the ball in the final third and creating a textbook 3-on-2 at the edge of the box. Patiently, she waited for Denise to drift wide before slipping the ball to her at the perfect moment, leaving her to bury it first time.

#natalia

Since the Liga MX youth academy era, Chivas U-15 has put together standout performances, allowing highly talented young players to emerge. In fact, the 2026 Apertura has been the perfect stage for Roberto Benítez to begin standing out as one of the most promising forwards in the category.
At just 15 years old, the Rojiblanco player is enjoying a great moment in front of goal and is already showing his qualities on the field. Below, we share the details of his journey with the Sacred Flock.
Where is he from?
Roberto Benítez Loza was born on February 12, 2011, in Zapopan, Jalisco. Because of his Guadalajara roots, he had a special connection with Club Deportivo Guadalajara from an early age.
His first steps in soccer

#roberto #since

Performances like the one we witnessed last night can stay in our memories for a loooong time. What Chivas delivered in its 5-2 rout of Xolos at Estadio AKRON was truly memorable, Chivahermanos.
Now that the storm of emotions has passed—quite literally—it's time to take a closer look at the best numbers from the Rojiblancos' third victory of the Apertura 2026. And there's plenty to unpack.
That's why we've put together an ideal XI of stats to review right here:
What Chivas' Rout of Xolos Left Behind
- The Rebaño Sagrado reached 10 points in the AP26, moving into 4th place in the standings.- The Rojiblancos have now won 3 straight matches across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX.- This is the third time in 2026 that Guadalajara has scored 5 goals in a match at Estadio AKRON: against León and Puebla in the CL26, and now against Xolos.- Chivas extended its unbeaten run against Xolos at Estadio AKRON to 6 matches: 5 wins and 1 draw.- The Chiverío replicated the formula behind its first two goals: a cross to the near post, a flick-on and a finish from the second line.- Gabriel Milito has now won 26 of his 51 matches as Guadalajara's head coach.- Ricardo Marín recorded his second brace as a Rojiblanco. The previous one came against Atlas in the AP23.- Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal of the AP26.- Roberto Alvarado remains Chivas' leading scorer in the current soccer year, with his goal against Xolos taking him to 4 goals.- Diego Campillo scored again for Guadalajara, his second professional goal.- Guadalajara had not taken a 3-0 halftime lead in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the AP24 against Juárez.

#matches

Chivas goal scoring finally appeared in the Apertura 2026 when they defeated Tijuana by a 5-2 score. Chivas finally scored more than one goal in a Liga MX game during the season after they were able to convert their chances days after the news came that their top goal scorer, Armando Gonzalez, was transferred to Olympiakos in Greece. Tijuana came into the match tied in first place but they had a poor defensive display that Chivas took advantage of. Chivas will now travel south to face off against Pachuca while Tijuana returns home where they will host Pumas.
The 1st half started with a two hour and thirteen minutes rain delay. While the stadium crew did a huge effort to get the field in playable conditions, the field was drenched in a lot of areas. A good combination play ended with Efrain Alvarez getting the ball in the area but his left footed shot went wide. A left footed shot from outside the area by Santiago Sandoval was easily saved by Tijuana's goalkeeper, Jose Rodriguez. A back pass was badly fumbled by Rodriguez and left there for Ricardo Marin, who incredibly kicked the ball straight to Rodriguez in a terrible miss. Off a corner kick, the cross into the area was headed back by Luis Romo into the path of Santiago Sandoval, who headed the ball from close range past Rodriguez to score and give Chivas the early 1-0 lead. It was a deserved goal as Chivas had been the better team. Tijuana would try to answer back with a counter in which Ramiro Arciga got off a header that would be cleared off the line by Romo. Off another corner kick, the cross into the area was headed back by Diego Campillo into the path of Ricardo Marin, who headed the ball from close range past Rodriguez to score and increased the lead to 2-0. It was the same play that Tijuana failed to defend and from set pieces, Chivas had a two goal lead. A cross into the area was headed by Diego Abreu but his teammate, Ignacio Rivera would get in between the path of his shot and deflected it wide. After a thru pass would allow Hugo Camberos to get into the area, he would be brought down by Arciga and the referee would give a Penalty Kick to Chivas. Ricardo Marin took the PK and calmly placed his left footed shot past Rodriguez to score and increased Chivas' lead to 3-0. The halftime whistle blew and Chivas had a solid lead after having their best half played so far in the Apertura 2026.
The 2nd half started with Tijuana subbing out Pablo Ortiz, Diego Abreu and Ignacio Rivero for Alan Vega, Elias Manoel and Yael Padilla. Seconds after the start of the half, Chivas lost the ball and allowed Ivan Tona to get to the area but his left footed shot was blocked by Chivas' goalkeeper, Raul Rangel. Rafael Fernandez got off a right footed shot from outside the area that went wide. Chivas subbed out Efrain Alvarez and Miguel Gomez for Brian Gutierrez and Luis Rey. Tijuana subbed out an injured Ramiro Arciga for Francisco Gonzalez. A great combination play by Chivas ended with Gutierrez finding a

Chivas forward Armando "Hormiga" Gonzalez is moving to Greek club Olympiacos, the teams announced Saturday, Aug. 22.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but reports in both countries indicate Olympiacos paid $12 million, with Chivas retaining 20% of a potential future sale to another club.
Gonzalez had a $15 million release clause, but Chivas were open to selling the 23-year-old as long as they retained a portion of the sell-on clause, meaning they get a percentage of the sale if Gonzalez moves to another club from Olympiacos.
"It wasn't an easy decision, because Chivas was my home for more than eight years. I grew up there since I was 15 years old. It was a tough decision, but I knew I had to take this opportunity," Gonzalez said in a video published by the Greek club. "I'm thankful to Amaury (Vergara, Chivas) president, who gave me the chance to come here, for everything he's done, giving me the chance to come here and achieve one of my dreams."
The forward tied for the Liga MX lead in scoring with a dozen goals in the 2025 Apertura and scored another 12 for Chivas in the Clausura before joining the Mexico national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the match taking place in the home of his club's biggest rival, fans chanted Gonzalez's name at the opening match of El Tri's World Cup campaign, with manager Javier Aguirre putting Gonzalez in for a 14-minute cameo at the end of the 2-0 win over South Africa.

#gonzalez #million #clause

Tapatío returns home with the mission of continuing to add points in the 2026 Apertura. On Matchday 5 of the Liga de Expansión MX, the Young Flock will host Mineros at the AKRON Stadium, where they will try to earn their third win and make it four matches unbeaten in the tournament.
The clash between these two sides promises to be an exciting one given the strong form both are enjoying in the silver division. The Young Flock is hungry for points and will look to show its best version against an opponent that also arrives with plenty of reasons to compete. If you want to know everything surrounding this match, here we share the context ahead of the opening whistle.
How are they coming in?
* Tapatío comes in after earning a convincing 3-2 win away to Correcaminos. * ⁠Mineros, meanwhile, is coming off a 5-1 victory over Venados on Matchday 4 of the 2026 Apertura.
What happened the last time they faced each other?

#matchday #coming #liga #expansi

The story of Armando'Hormiga' González with Chivas began long before his goals at AKRON Stadium. In 2018, at just 15 years old, he joined Guadalajara's youth academy to play for the U-15 team, also driven by a family story: his father, Armando GonzálezBejarano, wore the red-and-white jersey and passed down his love for these colors from an early age.
That is how the journey began for 'Hormiga', who grew up surrounded by stories of the Rebaño and went on to create his own within the Club.
His path through the Red-and-White Academy took him through different age groups and was marked by several achievements: he won championships with Chivas at the U-15 and U-17 levels, before enjoying one of his best tournaments in the Apertura 2023 with the U-23s, when he claimed the Golden Boot with 13 goals in the regular season and was also a key player in helping the Rebaño win the category ****** le, scoring 5 more goals in the playoffs, including the opening goal in the Final against Tigres. Earlier, on November 18, 2020, he had taken his first steps in professional soccer with Tapatío in Liga de Expansión MX.
On January 13, 2024, the time came to officially wear the First Team jersey and make his Liga MX First Division debut. That afternoon, Armando came on as a substitute in the 84th minute against Santos Laguna on Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2024, and from then on, he began turning everything he had learned over the years into goals, prominence, and moments that will remain in the memory of the red-and-white fans.
His breakthrough came in Apertura 2025. With 12 goals, he became Liga MX's Golden Boot winner, and in Clausura 2026 he scored another 12 to reach 24 goals for the soccer year.

#first

Armando 'Hormiga' González's story with Chivas began long before his goals at Estadio AKRON. In 2018, at just 15 years old, he joined Guadalajara's youth academy with the U-15 side, inspired in part by his family history: his father, Armando González Bejarano, had also worn the Rojiblanco jersey and passed down his love for these colors from an early age.
That was the beginning of a journey that would see the young 'Hormiga', who grew up surrounded by stories of the Rebaño, create a few of his own within the club.
His path through the Rojiblanco Academy took him through several age groups and was highlighted by multiple achievements. He won championships with Chivas at U-15 and U-17 level before enjoying one of his best tournaments in the Apertura 2023 with the U-23 side.
That season, he won the Golden Boot with 13 goals during the regular season and played a key role in helping the Rebañolift the U-23 ******* le, scoring five more goals in the playoffs, including the opening goal in the final against Tigres. Earlier, on November 18, 2020, he had taken his first steps in professional soccer with Tapatío in Liga de Expansión MX.
On January 13, 2024, the moment arrived for Armando to officially wear the First Team jersey and make his Liga MX debut. That afternoon, he came on as a substitute in the 84th minute against Santos Laguna in Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2024. From that point on, he began turning everything he had learned throughout the years into goals, prominence and moments that would remain in the memory of the Rojiblanco faithful.

#goals #hormiga #reba #first

La Cantera Rojiblanca is ready for a new round of matches in its respective categories, aiming to continue proudly representing the Guadalajara DNA. The U-21 and U-19 teams will host Tijuana at Verde Valle, while the U-17 and U-15 sides will face Monterrey at La Gigantera. Meanwhile, the Women's U-19 team will do the same against Rayados at the Sports Arena.
We know that the Rojiblanca Nation closely follows the growth of Mexico's best youth academy. That's why we're bringing you all the details of the matches that Guadalajara's youth teams will play this weekend.
U-21Chivas vs Tijuana U-21Matchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 9:00 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Men's)Chivas vs TijuanaMatchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:30 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Women's)Chivas vs Rayados de MonterreyMatchday 6 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:00 AMSports Arena Stadium

#apertura #arena #matches

Santiago Sandoval could not have asked for a better return to Chivas' first-team setup. After an impressive run with the Mexico U-20 National Team at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, the Rojiblanco academy product returned to the squad with the same confidence, talent and ability to make a difference that have made him one of Guadalajara's most promising young players.
Most importantly, his return has gone beyond simply making a good impression. In his last 2 appearances, Sandoval has directly contributed to Chivas' victories, proving that he is a player capable of changing the course of a match even when coming off the bench.
His return came in the final match of the Leagues Cup against Seattle Sounders. He came on as a substitute and, with only a few minutes on the pitch, found himself inside the box to connect with a header and score the goal that ultimately proved decisive in Chivas' victory.
But if that performance was the first glimpse of his impact after returning from the U-20 Championship, what happened against Santos Laguna confirmed that it was no coincidence. In Matchweek 4 of the Apertura 2026, Sandoval came on in the 53rd minute and once again needed very little time to become a key figure. He was active throughout his time on the pitch and created dangerous situations, eventually winning the penalty that led to the goal with which Guadalajara defeated Los Guerreros 0-1.
2 matches, 2 wins and 2 different ways of making an impact. Against Seattle, with a goal. Against Santos, through his movement, his reading of the game and an individual play that ultimately led to the decisive penalty.

#team

Santiago Sandoval's return to the Chivas setup could not have gone better. After a standout showing with the Mexico U-20 National Team at the Concacaf U-20 Championship, the rojiblanco academy product rejoined the team with the same confidence, talent, and ability to make a difference that have made him one of Guadalajara's most promising young players.
And most importantly, that return has not been limited to just positive impressions. In his 2 most recent matches, Sandoval has left a direct mark on El Rebaño's victories, proving that he is a player capable of changing the course of a game even when coming off the bench.
His return came in the closing stages of the Leagues Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. He came on as a substitute and, with only a few minutes on the field, appeared in the box to head home a goal that ultimately proved crucial in giving Chivas the win.
But if that performance was an early sign of his impact after returning from the U-20 Championship, what happened against Santos Laguna confirmed it was no fluke. On Matchday 4 of the Apertura 2026, Sandoval came on in the 53rd minute and once again needed little time to become a central figure. He was active and created dangerous situations until he won the penalty that later became the goal with which Guadalajara defeated the Guerreros 0-1.
2 matches, 2 wins, and 2 different ways of being decisive. Against Seattle, with a goal. Against Santos, through his movement, his reading of the game, and a play that ended in the decisive penalty.

#matches

Guadalajara made the most of the superiority it showed on the field at TSM and claimed a 1-0 win over Santos on Matchday 4 of the 2026 Apertura. With this victory, the Rojiblancos picked up 3 important points that allow them to keep climbing the standings.
True to their style, the Rebaño Sagrado took the field intending to impose their conditions from the opening whistle. Gabriel Milito's side pushed their lines forward to create danger in the final third. Despite going into halftime scoreless, Guadalajara maintained its intensity and never stopped looking for the opener.
That persistence paid off in the second half. Santiago Sandoval made a great play inside the box, where he feinted and shook off his marker to draw a foul that led to a penalty. Ricardo Marín took responsibility from the spot and converted to score the goal that gave Guadalajara the win in the Comarca Lagunera.
Guadalajara's next match will be at home. On Saturday, August 22, they will host Tijuana at AKRON Stadium, where they will look to earn another win in front of the entire Nación Rojiblanca.
The goals

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Guadalajara made its dominance count at TSM Stadium, defeating Santos Laguna 1-0 in Matchday 4 of the Apertura 2026. With the victory, the Rojiblancos picked up three valuable points and continued their climb up the Liga MX standings.
True to their style, the Rebaño Sagrado came out looking to take control from the opening whistle. Gabriel Milito's side pushed forward and looked to create danger in the final third. Although Guadalajara went into halftime without finding the breakthrough, the team maintained its intensity and continued searching for the opening goal.
The reward for that persistence came in the second half. Santiago Sandoval produced a brilliant individual play inside the box, using a feint to beat his marker before drawing a foul that resulted in a penalty. Ricardo Marín stepped up from the spot and calmly converted to score the goal that secured Guadalajara's victory in the Comarca Lagunera.
Guadalajara's next match will be at home. On Saturday, August 22, the Rojiblancos will welcome Tijuana to Estadio AKRON, where they will look to claim another victory in front of the entire Rojiblanco Nation.The Goal
- MARÍN PUT THE ROJIBLANCO DOMINANCE ON THE SCOREBOARD IN THE 74TH! Ricardo Marínstepped up with confidence from the penalty spot, sent Acevedo the wrong way and calmly buried his effort to put the ball in the back of the net!Chances of Note

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Pumas struggled at home in a 0-0 tie against Queretaro. After an improving start to the Apertura 2026, their terrible Leagues Cup participation seemed to have influenced their Liga MX campaign as they had trouble in a match they were favored to win. Queretaro has been one of the surprising teams in Liga MX and they had a good plan to counter Pumas, which paid off. Pumas will stay at home before taking on Necaxa on Sunday while Queretaro will also host but will have a tougher match when they face off against Toluca.
The 1st half started with Pumas taking the surprising decision of starting with Uriel Antuna to take the place of Alvaro Angulo, a strange move especially with Cristian Calderon on the bench. From outside the area, Adalberto Carrasquilla was given time and **** e to get off a great left footed shot that forced a wonderful save from Queretaro's goalkeeper, Guillermo Allison. In the ensuing corner kick, the ball would eventually fall to Robert Morales but his right footed volley went well wide. A cross into the area was headed wide from close range by Juninho. A cross into the area was just missed by Daniel Parra but he would not get to it, had he gotten to it, he would have had a close range empty net chance. Antuna got the ball in the area but his shot went wide. A cross into the area was headed wide by Juninho. The 1st half ended with neither team making much out of their play in a very even match.
The 2nd half started with neither team making a substitution. Santiago Homenchenko got off a left footed shot that would go just wide. From outside the area, Carrasquilla got off a left footed shot that Allison easily saved. A left footed cross from Antuna turned into a shot that was just wide. Queretaro subbed out Paolo Victor and Alejandro Alcala for Erik Dueñas and Waldo Madrid. After getting into the area, Dueñas got off a right footed shot that went wide. After making a good move in the area, Madrid got off a low right footed shot that forced a good save from Pumas' goalkeeper, Keylor Navas. A great cross into the area found Antuna, whose left footed shot went wide. Pumas subbed out Juninho and Pedro Vite for Alan Medina and Luciano Herrera. A run into the area ended with the ball being deflected into the path of Herrera, whose left footed shot went wide. Victor Arteaga got off a right footed shot from outside the area that went terribly wide. Queretaro subbed out Carlos Adriano and Bayron Duarte for Bernardo Parra and Jean Unjanque. Pumas subbed out Uriel Antuna and Antonion Leone for Guillermo Martinez and Cristian Calderon. A longball into the area found Ali Avila but his low shot was saved by Navas. A dangerous cross was saved by Allison before the ball could get to Herrera for a close range chance. Pumas subbed out Adalberto Carrasquilla for Santiago Trigos. Off a corner kick, Martinez got off a header that was saved by Allison. Queretaro subbed out Ali Avila for Eduardo Perez. The whistle blew as Queretaro got off an important

Chivas Femenil has grown more confident in its style of play with each passing match, and this Sunday the Rojiblancas will look to keep that momentum going for another week. Matchday 3 of the Apertura 2026 brings Atlético San Luis to Estadio AKRON, an opponent against whom Guadalajara has a strong record, but one that will not be an easy challenge.
Estadio AKRON is ready to welcome the team and the Rojiblanco Nation once again. If you don't want to miss a single detail surrounding this matchup, check out everything we have prepared below.
How are they coming into the match?
- The Rojiblancas have won back-to-back matches, including a 1-4 victory over Puebla at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, bringing them to within touching distance of the top of Group B with 6 points. Chivas is also third in the overall standings, behind only on goal difference.
- On the other side, 'Atleti' earned a 2-1 home victory over Xolos, which represented their first win of the tournament. The Potosinas have 3 points in the same group, where they currently sit fourth.

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Cristian Romero has said he "wasn't perfect" during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur.
The Argentina centre-back is set to complete a move to Atletico Madrid after they agreed to pay Spurs £34.2m for the 28-year-old.
Romero's last game for Tottenham was against Sunderland in April, when he left the field in tears with a knee injury that would rule him out of Spurs' last six Premier League games.
The team were in a relegation battle and Romero upset fans by planning to be in Argentina for their final game, to watch his first club Belgrano play in the Primera Division Apertura final.
He ultimately returned to England to attend Spurs' 1-0 win over Everton, which meant they stayed up and finished 17th for a second consecutive season.

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Chivas Femenil will face Atlético de San Luis this Sunday at Estadio AKRON, where the Rojiblancas will look to keep alive a streak built over the last few tournaments: the Rojiblancas have five straight wins against the team from San Luis Potosí.
Rojiblanco dominance is reflected not only in the results, but also in their efficiency in front of goal. In these five matches, the Rebaño has scored 14 goals and conceded only 2, while also keeping three clean sheets.
In fact, that attacking power has been even more evident when the Rojiblancas play at home, as 9 of those 14 goals were scored in the Pearl of Guadalajara. In their three most recent meetings at the AKRON, Guadalajara won 2-0 in CL26, 3-1 in CL25, and 4-1 in CL24.
In addition, the Rebaño has already gone two straight matches without conceding against Atlético de San Luis. Now, the team coached by Antonio Contreras will have a new opportunity to string together a third clean sheet against this opponent.
With a heavily favorable record and a team enjoying a great scoring run in Apertura 2026, the stage is set for Chivas Femenil to once again make Fortaleza Rojiblanca count, extend its winning streak against San Luis, and also chase its third consecutive victory in the women's league.

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