In addition to Guadalajara's strong performance and positive results in the final stretch of the 2025 Apertura, there is another piece of news that has the entire Rojiblanca Nation excited: the grand return of 'Piojo' Alvarado.
The talented Rebaño Sagrado striker suffered an injury in El Clásico de México that kept him off the pitch for a few weeks; however, he has returned in great form and just when he is most needed. With one game left to play in the regular season, 'Piojo' will undoubtedly be the player to watch against Rayados de Monterrey, and here's why.
In the first half of the 2025 Apertura, the Rebaño's number 25 was fundamental to Gabriel Milito's structure, either as a right winger or as one of the attacking midfielders. As we predicted, Alvarado left a difficult gap to fill in the Rojiblanco team due to his unfortunate absence.
After several weeks of inactivity, 'El Piojo' returned to action and looked good from his first appearances, both physically and in terms of his football. In fact, he provided an assist in the last two games, both for Armando González. His return is extraordinary news for Guadalajara, as it enriches a squad that is going through a great moment collectively and also in the performance of all its players.
In the final stretch of the 2025 Apertura, Chivas once again has a player who has been its standard-bearer in recent tournaments, as his great technical quality is accompanied by his outstanding dribbling and tremendous vision for creating scoring opportunities in the final third. In addition, Alvarado has put in some great performances between the lines, showing us that he is sharp in his control and that he has returned in good form ahead of the Liga MX playoffs. For these and other reasons, Roberto Alvarado is the Rojiblanco to watch in the Week 17 clash against Rayados de Monterrey.
Alvarado's numbers in the AP25
• 11 games played
• 8 as a starter, 3 as a substitute
• 747 minutes
• 2 goals
• 2 assists
• 13 big chances created
• 275 successful passes
• 12 dribbles completed
