This Saturday promises a highly anticipated showdown for the Rojiblanca Nation: Guadalajara visits Estadio Nemesio Diez looking to maintain its Clausura 2026 lead at the expense of Toluca , the reigning Liga MX champions. Matchday 8 is already stirring excitement among Chivahermanos, who are confident the team will perform at the high level it has consistently shown.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash between the Tapatíos and the Mexiquenses.
How They Arrive
- In a high-intensity battle, Chivas fought until the final whistle but fell 2-1 to Cruz Azul at Estadio Cuauhtémoc. Despite the loss, El Rebaño remains at the top of the standings with 18 points.
- Toluca, meanwhile, earned a 0-3 road victory over Necaxa in Aguascalientes. The Scarlet side sits fourth in the table with 15 points.
Omar Govea’s Words
Chivas Challenges the “Infierno”
- Estadio Nemesio Diez is expected to be packed with Chivahermanos. Their support will be crucial as Guadalajara aims to secure a win, preserve the overall lead, and tilt the recent head-to-head balance at the Diablos’ home ground. PRESS THE PHOTO to read the full story.
Where to Watch
- Don’t miss a single play this Saturday. CLICK THE IMAGE to follow the match live between Chivas and Toluca.
Most Recent Lineups
Guadalajara: Raúl Rangel; Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, José Castillo; Richard Ledezma, Rubén González (C), Omar Govea, Bryan González; Efraín Álvarez, Roberto Alvarado, and Armando González.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito
Toluca: Luis García; Diego Barbosa, Andrés Pereira, Everardo López, Jesús Gallardo; Franco Romero, Marcel Ruiz (C), Jesús Angulo; Santiago Simón, Pável Pérez, and Joao Dias.
Head Coach: Antonio Mohamed
Match Officials
- Referee: Oscar Mejía García
- Assistant 1: Jorge Antonio Sánchez Espinoza
- Assistant 2: Enríque Isaac Bustos Díaz
- Fourth Official: Martín Molina Astorga
- VAR: Fernando Hernández Gómez
- AVAR: Oscar Macías Romo
