Chivas is enjoying a great run of form and will look to carry that momentum into Guanajuato. After defeating Atlante 4-2 at Estadio AKRON, Gabriel Milito’s men face another test on the road, with three important points at stake as the Regular Season approaches its conclusion. Chivas will also be looking to extend its winning streak to four consecutive matches as it aims to head into the Liguilla in the best possible shape.
That’s why we’re bringing you everything you need to know ahead of this matchup.
How are both teams coming into this game?
- Guadalajara heads into this match full of confidence after securing three consecutive victories in the Apertura 2026: against Necaxa (1-0), Monterrey (1-0), and Atlante (4-2). In addition, the Rojiblancos remained the best defensive team in the AP26, having conceded just 14 goals in 15 matches.
- Chivas has also remained unbeaten on the road this tournament, with a record of three wins and four draws. Guadalajara currently sits second in the overall standings with 29 points.
- Meanwhile, La Fiera enters this matchup following a 2-1 defeat against Cruz Azul on Matchday 15 of the Apertura 2026. The Guanajuato side currently sits seventh in the standings with 22 points.
Guadalajara has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments against La Fiera!
The history between these two teams has given the Nación Rojiblanca plenty of unforgettable memories. Join us on a trip down memory lane, Chivahermano, and RELIVE THEM HERE.
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León vs. Guadalajara
Matchday 16 – Apertura 2026
Sunday, November 8
Estadio Nou Camp, 8:10 PM
Who will be officiating the match?
Referee: Guillermo Pacheco Larios
Assistant Referee 1: Jonathan Maximiliano Gómez
Assistant Referee 2: Francisco Javier González de la Mora
Fourth Official: Martín Molina Astorga
VAR: Diana Stephania Pérez Borja
AVAR: Manuel Alfonso Martínez Sánchez
Most recent lineups
Guadalajara: 1 Raúl Rangel; 23 Daniel Aguirre, 3 Diego Campillo, 5 Bryan González; 37 Richard Ledezma, 28 Fernando González, 6 Omar Govea, 7 Luis Romo, 10 Efraín Álvarez, 30 Santiago Sandoval, and 25 Roberto Alvarado.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito.
León: 23 Óscar García; 7 Iván Moreno, 3 Juan Guevara, 14 Jhohan Romaña, 185 Christopher Mora; 20 Rodrigo Echeverría, 29 José Rodríguez, 18 Édgar Guerra, 13 Daniel Arcila; 11 Ismael Díaz de León, and 19 José Alvarado.
Head Coach: Javier Gandolfi.
