On Saturday morning, Chivas Sub 21 once again showcased its quality with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Toluca in Metepec as part of Matchday 8 of the Clausura 2026. With the result, the Rojiblancos reach 15 points and move, for the moment, into sixth place in the overall standings.
From the opening whistle, the Rebaño imposed its personality on the match, taking control and generating steady pressure in the attacking third. It was a tightly contested battle, but persistence paid off. A well-executed set piece ultimately proved decisive and paved the way for the Rojiblanco victory. Between the posts, Robinho Romero delivered when the team needed him most, coming up with a crucial penalty save that preserved the lead and secured all three points.
The focus now shifts to the next challenge: the Clásico Tapatío, set for Saturday, March 7 in Nextipac.
The Goal
70’ — Rosales strikes! A dangerous corner kick from the right found the Rojiblanco defender, who read the play perfectly, slipped away from his marker with intelligence, and fired a precise left-footed finish into the back of the net.
Toluca Sub 21 0–1 Chivas Sub 21
Goal: Diego Rosales (70’)
Referee: Mauricio Eleazar López Sánchez
Venue: Metepec Cancha 2
Lineups
Toluca: 201 Eros García, 35 Alek Álvarez, 184 Sebastián Aceves, 193 Santiago García, 33 Víctor Arteaga, 192 Luis Navarrete, 205 Edher Segura, 23 Oswaldo Virgen, 186 William Barboza, 199 Axel Cervantes, 207 José Arroyo.
Head Coach: Carlos Morales
Chivas: 190 Ángel Romero, 186 Diego González, 195 Diego Rosales, 214 Yohan Orozco, 196 Diego Covarrubias, 200 Carlos Corona, 207 Raúl Martínez, 217 Hugo Mata, 254 Emiliano Rodríguez, 198 Diego Latorre, 279 Esteban Mendoza.
Head Coach: Luis Arce
