If there’s something that has defined Gabriel Milito’s Chivas, it’s resilience, emotional stability, and consistent high-level performances. That’s why it’s natural to trust that this Saturday, in their visit to Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club, El Rebaño Sagrado can deliver another strong showing and return to winning ways against the reigning Liga MX champion.
Estadio Nemesio Diez will surely be packed with Chivahermanos, who—as always—will pour their passion and support into their beloved team. At this moment, that backing will be vital for Guadalajara to secure a victory, maintain the overall top spot, confirm itself as one of the best road teams in Mexican football, and tip the recent balance at the Diablos’ home ground.
Chivas and Toluca have consistently delivered memorable clashes throughout the short-tournament era, including the Apertura 2006 Final won by Club Deportivo Guadalajara in Toluca’s “infierno.” Over the last nine years, however, Chivas has grown accustomed to collecting points at “La Bombonera,” compiling a record of one win, seven draws, and just two losses since Clausura 2017.
Should Guadalajara defeat the Scarlet side on Matchday 8, it would level its away record against Toluca during this span. The team’s footballing structure, combined with the relentless push of the Rojiblanca Nation, will be key for El Rebaño to get back to winning ways and regain positive momentum in CL26.
Tournament (Matchday) / Result
- CL25 (MD7) / Toluca 2-1 Chivas
- CL24 (Quarterfinals Second Leg) / Toluca 0-0 Chivas
- AP23 (MD10) / Toluca 1-1 Chivas
- AP22 (MD12) / Toluca 0-0 Chivas
- CL22 (MD13) / Toluca 1-1 Chivas
- AP20 (MD6) / Toluca 1-0 Chivas
- AP19 (MD17) / Toluca 1-3 Chivas
- AP18 (MD13) / Toluca 2-2 Chivas
- CL18 (MD1) / Toluca 1-1 Chivas
- CL17 (Semifinal Second Leg) / Toluca 1-1 Chivas
