Luis Romo, Chivas' iron man and shield bearer.

Matchday 12 is just around the corner, and Guadalajara continues its intense training, as it seeks to string together its third victory and move into direct qualifying positions. However, to achieve this, it will have to defeat Pumas, a rival that is never easy and is also the closest pursuer of the Rebaño Sagrado in the overall standings of the 2025 Apertura.

For Chivas' soccer machine to function at its best in the Rojiblanca Capital, it will be necessary to have the best version of its men, so today we will highlight the value and contribution of one of the players who has had the greatest impact on Gabriel Milito's playing style. That's right, we're talking about Luis Romo, the player to watch in the match between Guadalajara and Pumas.

The Sinaloa native's 2025 Apertura has been outstanding, as he has backed up his invaluable contribution to the Argentine strategist's game plan with numbers and arguments. It should be remembered that Romo has served as a sweeper in a 3-man line, as a center back in a 4-man line, and also as a midfielder when required. This is not only due to his quality, but also because he has a great understanding of the game and can perfectly execute Gabriel Milito's ideas by understanding them from their essence, not from a single position.

Luis Romo and Raúl Rangel are the only Rebaño players who have played every minute of the tournament (990). Within his participation, Guadalajara's number 17 also has records that place him at the top of Liga MX, as he is currently the sixth player with the most successful passes (564) and the player with the most duels won in the 2025 Apertura, with 77.

The Los Mochis native not only contributes his great ball control, but has also proven to be solid in corrections behind the defensive line, often acting as the last man and protecting Guadalajara's depth. Obviously, this has not been easy, as the Rojiblanco team is one of the teams that presses the highest and is therefore forced to play with a high defensive line.

There is no doubt that Luis Romo will be the Rojiblanco to watch in the match between Chivas and Pumas, which promises to be a high-caliber affair.