For Chivas, the start of the Clausura 2026 has been flawless. Four wins in four matches, a powerful attack with eight goals scored, and a style that’s getting fans excited. Within that context, there are names that explain Guadalajara’s great moment, and one of them is, without a doubt, Roberto Alvarado.
Against Atlético San Luis, the Rojiblanco attacker showed that he’s getting back to his best version, emerging as one of the most influential players in Gabriel Milito’s squad. His role goes beyond being the tricky winger everyone knows; today he’s a much more complete player, capable of adapting on the fly to fulfill different roles depending on the needs of each match, while maintaining a constant influence in the team’s combination play.
Under Milito’s leadership and playing model, Alvarado has found new ways to maximize his talent, operating either as a right-sided interior midfielder or as a playmaker in that same area. His reading of the game has grown significantly. He dribbles, turns, breaks pressure, finds final passes, and moves intelligently between the lines to create advantages for his teammates, while also being a constant threat in the attacking third.
His decisive actions against the San Luis side were a clear example of that. On Richard Ledezma’s goal, Roberto made a smart run into open space and, with a precise pass, set up the Rojiblanco wingback. Later on, in the goal that ultimately secured all three points for the Rebaño, he was once again key, threading a spectacular through ball to Bryan González, who then assisted Armando González to seal the win.
That impact is also reflected in the numbers. In his last nine Liga MX matches with Chivas, Roberto Alvarado has been directly involved in six goals: four assists and two goals, confirming his status as one of the team’s most decisive players—not only at the start of CL26, but also at the end of the previous tournament.
Beyond the stats, “Piojo” has established himself as one of Guadalajara’s leaders—not through words, but on the pitch, where he controls possession and sets the tempo of the game. His growth is evident. He’s no longer just a player glued to the wing; he’s a far more complete footballer who understands the game, reads it well, and executes at a high level to make Gabriel Milito’s Chivas better.
Roberto Alvarado’s numbers vs. Atlético San Luis
- 90 minutes played
- 1 assist
- 4 key passes
- 20 completed passes
- 5 recoveries
