Who Is Chivas' Player to Watch Against Puebla on Matchday 3?

One of the keys to Gabriel Milito's Guadalajara lies in the play of Daniel Aguirre. His tactical intelligence and ability to influence different areas of the pitch have been essential in elevating the team's collective play and attacking rhythm—two defining traits of El Rebaño under Milito. That's why Daniel Aguirre is our player to watch ahead of Matchday 3 against Puebla.

'Dani's' rise has been anything but accidental. He has established himself as a vital piece in the Rojiblanco system thanks to his ability to contribute both in build-up play and in ball recovery, while also providing defensive balance.

His reading of the game allows him to create space, constantly offer passing options and join the attack to give the team greater depth from the first phase of possession. His relentless movement also helps create numerical advantages without sacrificing defensive organization, as he has the awareness and pace to quickly recover his position whenever possession is lost.

That level has carried into the start of the Apertura 2026. Daniel has started each of Guadalajara's first two league matches, playing 97 percent of the available minutes and totaling 176 minutes on the pitch, rewarding the coaching staff's trust with consistently strong performances.

His current form is no surprise. Over previous tournaments, he has become one of the Rojiblancos' most dependable and consistent performers. His Clausura 2026 campaign is proof of that: Aguirre appeared in 16 regular-season matches, logged 1,334 minutes and scored three goals—an impressive return for a player whose primary responsibility is not finding the back of the net.

Against Puebla, Daniel Aguirre will look to maintain the form that has established him as one of the driving forces behind Guadalajara and further reinforce why he has become an undisputed starter under Gabriel Milito.

Daniel Aguirre's Numbers to Start the Apertura 2026