Milito’s Chivas did it again. After a brilliant display of soccer and clear control of the match, the Rebaño routed Pumas3-0 on Matchday 8 of Apertura 2026 at Estadio AKRON, in front of a fully devoted Nación Rojiblanca that supported its team throughout all 90 minutes.
Once again, Guadalajara made it clear that they are serious about staying atop the standings and that their motivation to represent Chivas the way the club deserves remains stronger than ever. The rout of Pumas produced several noteworthy numbers. Let’s take a closer look at them.
The Best Stats From Chivas’ Rout of Pumas on Matchday 8 of AP26
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Guadalajara picked up their fifth win of Apertura 2026 and their second straight victory, confirming their outstanding form in the tournament.
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With this rout, Gabriel Milito’s squad temporarily moved into first place in the standings with 17 points.
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The three goals and clean sheet also put the Rebaño among the tournament’s best in both categories: Chivas have the best defense in AP26 and the third-best attack.
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It is the Rebaño’s sixth consecutive match without a defeat, having earned results against Seattle Sounders, Santos, Xolos, Pachuca, San Luis, and now Pumas.
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The Rojiblancos have turned themselves into a true fortress against the Felinos in Guadalajara. Chivas have now gone 10 straight matches unbeaten against Pumas in the Perla Tapatía, with seven wins and just three draws.
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In addition, the Rebaño have now gone six consecutive matches unbeaten against the Universidad side, with four wins and only two draws.
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Gabriel Milito has won 28 of his 54 matches as Guadalajara’s head coach.
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Santiago Sandoval scored his second brace with Chiverío, taking his tally to three goals in Apertura 2026 and nine in the top flight.
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Meanwhile, Bryan González returned from injury—and what a way to do it! He needed just nine minutes after coming on as a substitute to score his seventh goal as a Rojiblanco, his first of the tournament, and put the finishing touch on the rout of Pumas.
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Raúl Rangel recorded his fourth clean sheet of the current tournament, another sign of the Rebaño’s defensive solidity.
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It is the third time Guadalajara have scored three or more goals in the tournament: the 5-2 win over Xolos, the 3-0 win over San Luis, and the 3-0 win over Pumas.
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Guadalajara completed 624 passes against the Auriazules, reflecting the dominance they displayed throughout the match.
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The rout of Pumas also marked the second consecutive match in which Chivas have scored three goals, following their 3-0 win over San Luis.
