The Cantera Rojiblanca teams played another round of matches as the regular season of Apertura 2026 nears its conclusion, with several sides battling for a spot in the Liguilla. Meanwhile, Guadalajara’s representative in Liga TDPfaced Tecos on Matchday 5.
This weekend’s action produced three wins and three losses for the Rojiblanco teams. Among the standout results were the U-15 side’s rout and the U-17 team’s victory over León, which helped both sides move into the playoff places. The Nación Rojiblanca always keeps a close eye on the talent being developed at home, so we’re sharing all the details from each of their matches.
U-15
A Rojiblanco rout for the second week in a row! On Matchday 15, the Rojiblancos hosted León at Chivas Gigantera and dominated the match to claim a 3-0 victory.
Guadalajara asserted its dominance from start to finish. Saúl Hernández opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and just four minutes later, Ángel Zaldívar extended the Rojiblancos’ lead. In the second half, the team maintained the pressure in search of another goal, and in the 67th minute, Gabriel Martínez sealed the result and completed the rout over the Felinos.
With this result, Chivas reached 24 points and moved into third place in Group 2.
U-17
A fifth consecutive win for the U-17s! This time, the Rojiblancos hosted León on Field 2 at Gigantera, earning a 2-0 victory on Matchday 15.
Guadalajara came out determined to take control from the opening minutes, keeping possession and creating quick attacking moves. In the 13th minute, César Quintana opened the scoring for the Rojiblancos, and ten minutes later, Javier Contreras doubled the Rebaño Sagrado’s lead. With that goal, the forward reached four goals in the tournament, becoming Chivas’ leading scorer at this level. For the remainder of the match, the team coached by Cristian Flores managed its advantage and controlled the tempo to secure the win.
With this victory, the Rebaño reached 22 points and climbed to third place in Group 2, while extending its winning streak to five matches.
Chivas Femenil U-19
Two wins out of two! Following their midweek victory over León, the Rojiblancas played Matchday 16 yesterday, traveling to face San Luis and securing an important 1-0 win.
From the opening whistle, Guadalajara pushed for all three points with a high press and a series of attacking combinations. However, the Rojiblancas’ efforts did not pay off until the 72nd minute, when Yessenia Guzmán stepped up to score the goal that sealed the away victory. With that strike, the forward reached three goals in the tournament.
Thanks to the three points, Chivas Femenil U-19 reached 27 points and strengthened its hold on second place in Group B.
Men’s U-19
The Rojiblancos traveled to face Monterrey on Matchday 14, where they endured a difficult match and ultimately fell 2-1 to the Rayados.
The match took a difficult turn for Guadalajara, as Monterrey scored twice, in the 46th and 78th minutes, to take the lead. However, the team coached by Alberto Ascencio refused to give up, and in the 88th minute, Edgar Vargas pulled one back to keep the Rebaño in contention. Although Chivas pushed for an equalizer until the final moments, they were unable to level the score in Monterrey.
Despite the result, Guadalajara remains fourth in the standings with 29 points.
Chivas TDP
On Matchday 5 of Liga TDP, the Rojiblancos traveled to face Tecos. Despite taking an early lead, they suffered their first defeat of the tournament, losing 3-1.
Chivas took the initiative in the opposition’s penalty area, forcing an own goal by the home side in the fourth minute. However, Tecos responded a few minutes later to level the score. The match remained closely contested until the second half, when the hosts scored twice more, in the 59th and 91st minutes. Despite the Rebaño’s attempts to pull one back, the Rojiblancos were unable to find the net again.
With this result, Chivas TDP remains third in Group 15 with 12 points.
U-21
The Rojiblancos also traveled to face Monterrey on Matchday 14, but endured a difficult outing and returned from Monterrey with a 4-1 defeat.
The team coached by Luis Arce had to fight back from the very start, as the Rayados scored in the opening minute and extended their lead just seven minutes later to make it 2-0.
The Rojiblancos responded in the 45th minute, when Anwar Ben Rhouma scored to cut the deficit. With that goal, the forward reached nine goals in the tournament and remains the competition’s leading scorer.
However, Guadalajara’s efforts were not enough to change the course of the match. Monterrey scored twice more, in the 69th and 90th minutes, while Guadalajara was unable to find the net again.
Following this result, Guadalajara sits seventh in the standings with 22 points.
