Guadalajara secured its second consecutive victory in the Apertura 2026, doing so in convincing fashion against Xolos. Following the 5-2 win at the Rojiblanco Fortress, Gabriel Milito highlighted the importance of regaining the team’s finishing touch in front of goal and expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, while also acknowledging that there are always details to improve ahead of their upcoming matches.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, the Rojiblanco boss highlighted the contributions of the Academy’s young talents, particularly Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos, who have begun to earn a more prominent role with the First Team. He also emphasized the importance of internal competition and his confidence in the forwards’ scoring ability and the team’s collective performance as they look to remain competitive.Gabriel Milito’s Key Quotes From His Post-Match Press Conference
The finishing touch the team had been looking for“I’m pleased with the team’s performance for much of the match. We were able to score five goals, and that’s no small feat. We regained the finishing touch we had been looking for and needed.”
“I’m happy with the team’s performance, but of course, we have to improve some of the details that came up in the final minutes.”
“The team responded the way it usually does. However, in this match we found the finishing touch, and I really liked the way we performed against a team that had been unbeaten in its previous matches.”
Full confidence in the Rojiblanco attack“I have confidence in the players we have, and I fully trust their scoring ability. Everything will depend on how the team functions.”
Jesús Hernández, a new attacking option
“Jesús was brought up because we needed to have three forwards. He’s a player who did preseason with us, and now we can have a full squad and more options in this position.”
Hugo Camberos and Santiago Sandoval, two exciting young talents
“Santiago and Hugo are two very talented players who can give us all of their quality. They also understand what we need, and for me, that’s very important.”
“Hugo is getting the opportunity he had been looking for because of ‘Cotorro’s’ injury. He earned it, but now the big challenge is to stay there because the internal competition within this team is very strong.”
“Santiago Sandoval is a talented and different kind of player. Those types of players catch everyone’s attention. We recognized that talent very quickly, and during the time we’ve spent together, he has confirmed that feeling we had when we first saw him.”
Best wishes to Armando González
“I wish Armando all the best in this European adventure because he deserves it, and he has worked for it.”
Strength and unity: the key to remaining competitive
“What matters is what we feel internally and that we continue with strength, unity and inner conviction. Whatever people say about this team is up to them; that’s part of football.”
“We will continue to be competitive, and we will work to remain so.
