As if it were a good-luck charm, the Rebaño Sagrado debuted a new kit and, with the pride and attacking intent that define the team, made home-field advantage count and returned to winning ways after a run of three consecutive draws, earning an important 1-0 victory over Necaxa at Estadio AKRON tonight in their Apertura 2026 Matchday 13 clash. Guadalajara battled for the full 90 minutes until their persistence paid off, securing three crucial points in the race for the top spots in the standings.
The team coached by Gabriel Milito looked to take control from the opening whistle, relying on intensity, pressing, and attacking moves to create danger in the opposition’s box. From the opening minutes, the Rebaño Sagrado made its intentions clear, with Roberto Alvarado playing a leading role in the action. Chivas kept pushing and finally got its reward in the 76th minute, when a cross from Piojo Alvarado resulted in an own goal by Agustín Oliveros, sparking celebrations at Estadio AKRON. The goal put the Rebaño Sagrado in front, and the team defended its lead until the final whistle.
With this result, Chivas moves to 23 points and provisionally climbs to second place in the standings. The Rojiblancos will now turn their attention to their next Apertura 2026 fixture, when they travel to Monterrey to face Rayados on Saturday, October 24, at Estadio BBVA on Matchday 14.
The Goals
- Piojo’s night! In the 76th minute, a cross from Roberto Alvarado resulted in an own goal by Agustín Oliveros. The ball reached the box during a play that put the Necaxa defense under pressure, and the defender ended up sending it into his own net to score the goal that earned Guadalajara all three points.
The Chances
- Come on, Piojo! Just one minute into the match, Roberto Alvarado unleashed a powerful shot that threatened the goal, but Javier Orantes gathered the ball to keep Chivas off the scoresheet.
- Aguirre! In the 7th minute, Daniel Aguirre sent in a cross looking to find a teammate in the opposition’s box, but the Necaxa goalkeeper managed to turn it behind for a corner.
- Alvarado again! Nearly 10 minutes in, Piojo Alvarado surprised the defense with a shot from midfield, looking to place the ball toward the far post. His attempt forced the opposition to stay alert and was eventually deflected.
- So close, Richy! In the 11th minute, a clearance from Tala Rangel was flicked on by Ricardo Marín and fell to Richy Ledezma, who reached the ball after a rebound and tried to take advantage of the opportunity to open the scoring, but couldn’t make the necessary connection.
- In the 23rd minute, a pass from Ricardo Marín found Roberto Alvarado, who fired a shot on target that forced Orantes into action. The Necaxa goalkeeper reacted quickly to turn the ball behind for a corner, denying the Rojiblancos a goal.
- Let’s go, Leonel! In the 38th minute, Leonel Calderón tried his luck from outside the box with a shot intended to catch the Necaxa defense off guard, but the ball sailed over the crossbar for a goal kick.
- In the 47th minute, a pass from Rubén González found Richy Ledezma, who wasted no time in unleashing a powerful shot. However, the opposing goalkeeper reacted in time to make the save and keep the score level.
- Give it everything, Camberos! In the 51st minute, Hugo Camberos took the initiative and fired directly at goal, looking to surprise the visiting defense, but his effort sailed over the crossbar.
- What a save, Tala! In the 64th minute, Necaxa came very close to opening the scoring, but Raúl Rangel turned hero with a spectacular double save to keep his goal intact. The Rojiblanco goalkeeper reacted twice to preserve the clean sheet and keep Guadalajara in the game.
- Castañeda! In the 65th minute, Kevin Castañeda unleashed a shot that sailed just over the Rojiblanco goal. The Necaxa attack set off alarm bells, but the ball went wide and Chivas remained in the match.
- Castañeda again! In the 72nd minute, Kevin Castañeda threatened once more with a shot that nearly broke the deadlock. The ball struck the outside of the net, leaving the Nación Rojiblanca holding its breath.
Guadalajara 1-0 Necaxa
Apertura 2026, Matchday 13
Goal: Agustín Oliveros (own goal), 76th minute
Referee: Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce
Venue: Estadio AKRON
Lineups
Guadalajara: 1 Raúl Rangel; 3 Diego Campillo (Bryan González, 60’), 16 Luis Rey, 23 Daniel Aguirre; 33 Jordan Carrillo (Hugo Camberos, 48’), 28 Fernando González, 37 Richy Ledezma (19 Kevin Castañeda, 60’), 182 Leonel Calderón (Santiago Sandoval, 48’), 10 Efraín Álvarez (Jesús Hernández, 71’), 17 Ricardo Marín, and 25 Roberto Alvarado.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito.
Necaxa: 181 Javier Orantes; 2 Emilio Martínez, 5 Kaiky Marques, 14 Mauro Zaleta, 15 Diego Ochoa; 3 Agustín Oliveros, 6 Daniel Leyva, 8 Lorenzo Faravelli (Joshua Palacios, 78’), 99 Miguel Rodríguez (Owen González, 53’; yellow card in the 14th minute); 10 Javier Ruiz and 90 Juan Valencia.
Head Coach: Juan Reynoso.
