With the excitement that comes with the start of a new tournament—and following an intense preseason—this Saturday, January 10, Guadalajara will kick off its 2026 campaign with its season debut at Estadio AKRON, where Chivas will host Pachuca on Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2026, backed by the entire Nación Rojiblanca.
This rivalry has consistently delivered memorable moments, so here’s a breakdown of the most important facts you need to know ahead of the clash between the Rebaño Sagrado and the Tuzos.
How does Chivas arrive?
Gabriel Milito’s side played three preseason matches during the Pretemporada Rojiblanca. The first came against Irapuato, a match that ended in a 4–0 win for Guadalajara. They then faced Leones Negros and Atlas in the Copa Pacífica, with those games finishing 3–1 in favor of the Rebaño and a 0–0 draw, respectively.
What happened the last time Guadalajara and Pachuca faced each other?
The most recent meeting between the two sides took place on Matchday 16 of the AP25, a match in which the Rojiblancos claimed a 0–1 away victory. That result added to the notable defensive streak the Rebaño Sagrado holds against the side from Hidalgo. Find out more about the streak Chivas will look to extend by CLICKING HERE.
Chivas’ positive record against Pachuca
In recent tournaments, Chivas has put together a strong run of matches without defeat against the Tuzos at the Fortaleza Rojiblanca. However, the Rojiblancos’ dominance over the side from Hidalgo extends across multiple meetings in this rivalry. If you want to explore the full history of this run, CLICK HERE and check out all the details.
Where to watch Pachuca vs Chivas live?
To find out which channels will broadcast this match live, CLICK HERE.
Did you know…?
The team from Guadalajara is unbeaten in its last seven Liga MX matches against the Tuzos (4 wins and 3 draws), winning the four most recent encounters.
Guadalajara has gone four consecutive matches without defeat against the albiazules at the Fortaleza Rojiblanca.
In the history of short tournaments, this will be the first time Rojiblancos and Tuzos face each other on Matchday 1.
Most recent Liga MX lineups
Chivas: Raúl Rangel, Daniel Aguirre, Luis Romo, José Castillo, Bryan González, Rubén González, Omar Govea, Santiago Sandoval, Efraín Álvarez, Roberto Alvarado, Armando González.
Pachuca: Carlos Moreno, Sergio Barreto, Eduardo Dos Santos, Brian García, Jorge Berlanga, Pedro Pedraza, Víctor Guzmán, Israel Luna, Enner Valencia, Luis Quiñones, Gastón Togni.
