The Apertura 2026 has reached a crucial stage as the regular season approaches its conclusion, and Guadalajara are determined to remain among the leading contenders. The objective for Matchday 12 is clear: defeat Tigres, get back to winning ways, and claim three valuable points as the standings begin to tighten.
How Are Both Teams Coming Into the Match?
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Guadalajara are coming off a resilient performance in the Clásico Tapatío. Despite playing better than their opponents, they had to come from behind to secure a 1–1 draw. The result took Gabriel Milito’s side to 19 points and moved them into fourth place in the standings.
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Meanwhile, Tigres pulled off a surprise 3–2 win over Toluca in the previous round. The victory helped them climb the table, leaving them in 13th place with 14 points.
Rojiblanco Victory in the Most Recent Meeting
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The last time el Rebaño Sagrado and the Felinos met was in the Quarterfinals of the Clausura 2026. In that series, Chivas overturned the aggregate score with a 2–0 win, thanks to a goal from Santiago Sandoval at Estadio AKRON, booking their place in the tournament’s Semifinals.
Chivas Look to Extend Their Strong Record Against Tigres at AKRON
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Guadalajara have made the most of their Fortaleza Rojiblanca in recent matchups against the Monterrey-based side. CLICK on the image to revisit their recent head-to-head meetings.
What Did Luis Rey Say Ahead of the Match Against UANL?
“We have a great squad, and we’re prepared to make sure that whoever plays can approach these matches with the highest level of motivation.”
Where to Watch Chivas vs. Tigres
La Nación Rojiblanca will be looking to make its presence felt at the Casa de los Mexicanos, while Chivahermanos across Mexico and around the world will also be following the match. CLICK on the image to see all the available ways to watch this game.
Most Recent Starting Lineups
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Guadalajara: 1 Raúl Rangel, 3 Diego Campillo, 16 Luis Rey, 11 Brian Gutiérrez, 23 Daniel Aguirre, 28 Rubén González, 37 Richard Ledezma, 182 Leonel Calderón, 9 Ángel Sepúlveda, 17 Ricardo Marín, 25 Roberto Alvarado.
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Tigres: 1 Nahuel Guzmán, 15 Alan Franco, 28 Joaquim Pereira, 33 Rafael Guerrero, 5 César Araújo, 8 Fernando Gorriarán, 11 Juan Brunetta, 16 Diego Lainez, 19 Mauro Lainez, 9 Emiliano Gómez, 22 Guillermo Martínez.
Head Coach: Víctor Manuel Vucetich
Who Will Officiate the Match?
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Referee: Fernando Hernández Gómez
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Assistant Referee 1: Michel Ricardo Espinoza Ávalos
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Assistant Referee 2: Oscar Yahir Barriga Castro
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Fourth Official: Joaquín Alberto Vizcarra Armenta
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VAR: Oscar Macías Romo and Jesús Aarón Gómez Ruíz
