Chivas, increasingly solid in the Apertura 2026

Chivas' Apertura 2026 campaign has demonstrated significant growth for Gabriel Milito's side, currently sitting in second place in the Liga MX standings with 14 points after seven matches. Their journey has been marked by a series of wins, draws, and just one loss. This progress can be attributed to their evolving style of play, as they've managed to turn decent performances into crucial points throughout the tournament.

At the beginning of the campaign, Guadalajara started with a 0-2 loss to Toluca at Estadio AKRON. However, they quickly bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Juárez in Jornada 2. A 1-1 draw with Puebla later that month proved to be a turning point in their run. By Jornada 4, they showed greater efficiency in front of goal and a more clearly defined playing identity. This led to a convincing 5-2 win over Tijuana at the Fortaleza Rojiblanca, one of the most impressive performances of the season.

Another defining feature of their victories has been their efficiency in front of goal. Guadalajara has converted all three of their shots on target, while completing 564 passes in one match. In their latest performances, they've found more ways to create dangerous scoring opportunities. As an example, they scored 5 goals against Tijuana and 3 against Atlético de San Luis in their last two matches. Their offense is now among the best in the tournament, having scored 12 goals after seven matches.

Defensively, Chivas has also shown improvement, ranking as the third-best defense in Apertura 2026 with only six goals conceded. Ricardo Marín and Roberto Alvarado are the key contributors on the attack, each with four goals and playing critical roles in Guadalajara's 14-point haul. The team's defense is anchored by Raúl Rangel, who has made four crucial saves, including one that prevented a certain goal, and recorded his third clean sheet of the tournament.

With 14 points and half the tournament still to play, Chivas is poised to continue their impressive run as they head into the next phase of the Apertura 2026 season.