For Guadalajara, the premise against their neighbors is simple: win. The Rojiblanco squad is fully aware of the details that have cost them in recent matches and, against Atlas on Matchday 10, they aim to return to winning ways and remain in the fight for the top spots in the Clausura 2026 standings.
Efraín Álvarez and José Castillo understand that the favorite in the Perla de Occidente is Guadalajara. They are determined to deliver joy to the city’s fans by reinforcing the dominance Chivas has exercised in the short-tournament era at Estadio Jalisco.
Best Quotes from Efraín Álvarez
“Clásicos have to be won. We know the greatness of Chivas, and we have only one objective.”
“We step onto the field to win every match. The recent results slipped away because of details we couldn’t correct.”
“Scoring in a clásico is something special. I hope it happens.”
“I have high expectations about going to the World Cup. We all want to be there, but whoever stays will give their all to play in the Liguilla and compete for the title.”
“A few days ago I was talking with Amaury Vergara and he said, ‘We have to win no matter what.’ It’s pressure, but we must bring joy to our people.”
“My family has always supported Chivas. Being here, I realize both clásicos are very different, but they’re special and we have to win them.”
“Both teams will go for the win, and whoever does things better will take it. Whether we’re favorites or not doesn’t play.”
“Tell the fans we’re going all in to win the match. Fixing the details we know we’ve been lacking, we’ll get back to winning.”
“We’re always favorites, but we have to enter the match focused and give our best.”
Best Quotes from José Castillo
“It’s an opportunity to return to winning ways. Our demand is to win every match, to reaffirm ourselves as a group and in our style of play.”
“Against Toluca we learned we can’t make those kinds of mistakes. We were facing a great team, but that’s where we must show who we are.”
“As role models, we have the opportunity to send strong messages. At an institution built on so many values, we believe sports are a wonderful stage for unity.”
“The most important thing is that the team that does things best wins—that’s what should stand out.”
“A loss can affect morale, but not in our case. We trust the work being done. Saturday is the chance to prove there’s growth.”
“We have a strong squad. We believe we are the version of Chivas that won its first six matches.”
“Luis Romo’s absence is significant. He’s our captain and has a special understanding of the game. Losing him hurts in that sense. We trust the squad’s ability to replace him—it’s difficult, but it will be a collective effort.”
“I love playing in the Clásico Tapatío, in any stadium. Chivas’ fans make us feel at home wherever we play, and we’re very grateful for that.”
“We’ll do our part on the field, and they’ll do theirs in the stands. We trust that, and our responsibility is to repay them with effort and commitment—hopefully alongside a favorable result.”
