Chivas will face their last match of the AP2025 Regular Season this Saturday, November 8, against Rayados, in Matchday 17, which will be played at the AKRON Stadium. This will be a crucial match for the Rebaño to secure their direct pass to the playoffs. In addition, since this is a rival they could face in the final stages, expectations are high and promise a high-voltage clash between the two teams.
As part of the preview, we review the best facts and figures from this rivalry in short tournaments. Here are five must-see facts about Chivas and Rayados ahead of their weekend match.
1. Luis Romo, Omar Govea, and Carlos Salcedo are the players on the current rosters who have worn both jerseys.
2. These matches tend to be high-scoring, as in the entire history of short tournaments, they have only ended in a 0-0 draw on one occasion.
3. The first match played at the AKRON Stadium was in AP11, when the Rebaño won 2-1 with goals from Marco Fabián and Alberto "Venado" Medina.
4. Throughout history, several players have worn both jerseys, such as Jaime "Tubo" Gómez, Ramón Morales, Paulo César "Tilón" Chávez, Manuel Sol, Carlos Hermosillo, Aldo de Nigris, Rodolfo Pizarro, and Omar Arellano Riverón.
5. This will be the eighth time they have faced each other in J17; the Rebaño is looking to even the score, as Rayados has four wins to Guadalajara's three in this instance.
