The Clausura 2026 regular season is entering its final stretch, and Guadalajara is focused on finishing as the overall league leader. The match against Puebla, corresponding to Matchday 15, represents an important opportunity for Chivas to get back to winning ways and, at the same time, secure their 11th victory of the tournament—setting a new club record for most wins in a short tournament.
The game, scheduled for this Saturday at 7 PM at Estadio AKRON, comes with a rich history in short tournaments, where the Rojiblanca Nation has celebrated many victories, especially when the teams face off in Guadalajara.
A history that favors El Rebaño
Chivas and Puebla have faced each other 57 times, with a clearly favorable balance for Guadalajara: 23 wins, 21 draws, and 12 losses. The dominance is also reflected in the goal difference, as Chivas have scored 81 goals, while Puebla have managed 61.
Recent dominance on any pitch
Mexico’s most popular team has been superior in recent regular-season matchups against Puebla. In the last 10 meetings, Chivas have won 6, drawn 2, and lost 3. During that stretch, Guadalajara kept a clean sheet in half of those matches.
The Gabriel Milito effect
Under the leadership of the Argentine manager, Guadalajara has won its last two matches against Puebla without conceding a single goal.
Red-and-white and blue stripes
Several players have worn both jerseys over the years. Among the most notable are Camilo Romero, Martín Zúñiga and Eduardo Fernández, champions in Verano 97, as well as Alberto Medina, Gonzalo Pineda, Édgar Mejía, and Patricio Araujo, who lifted the title in Apertura 2006.
A special case is José Manuel “Chepo” de la Torre, who won championships with both clubs—first with Guadalajara in the 1986-87 season and later with Puebla in the 1989-90 campaign.
Ricardo Marín, Luis Gabriel Rey Mejía, and Alejandro Organista are current players who have represented both Chivas and Puebla.
Rojiblanco note
• The biggest win in this matchup belongs to Guadalajara, who defeated Puebla 4-0 in both Clausura 2008 and Verano 2002, with both matches played in Guadalajara.
