Sunday’s action against León kicked off with the Cantera Rojiblanca taking the field, as the U21 and U19 teams played two highly competitive matches at La Esmeralda.
There’s plenty to talk about regarding El Rebaño’s performances, so join us as we break down all the details, Chivahermano.
U21
With a commanding second-half performance, Chivas U21 cruised to a 3-0 victory over León, securing their place in the AP26 playoffs after reaching 28 points and finishing third in the overall standings.
Anwar Ben Rhouma scored a brace early in the second half to put the Rojiblancos on course for victory, while also strengthening his position as the league’s leading goalscorer with 11 goals this semester. In the 85th minute, Gael García found the net to seal Guadalajara’s emphatic win.
León U21 0-3 Chivas U21
Referee: José Luis Hernández Ochoa
La Esmeralda
Starting Lineups
León: 182 Luis Ramírez; 187 Milán González, 234 Diego Galván, 246 Michael Corona (C); 35 Luis Valadez, 188 Brandon Rangel, 200 Alan Gutiérrez, 240 Donovan Suárez, 241 Luis Rangel; 193 Duilio Martín and 194 Erick Abundiz.
Head Coach: José Murguía
Guadalajara: 190 Robinho Romero; 46 Carlos Hernández, 195 Diego Rosales, 214 Yohan Orozco, 182 Leonel Calderón; 194 Esteban Mendoza, 196 Diego Covarrubias (C), 217 Hugo Mata, 254 Jorge Lewis; 198 Gael García and 199 Anwar Ben Rhouma.
Head Coach: Luis Arce
U19
Meanwhile, Chivas U19 did everything they could to claim all three points at La Esmeralda, but ultimately suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against their León counterparts after conceding a last-minute goal.
Alberto Ascencio’s side fought back from behind twice, with goals from Leonardo Ramírez in the 16th minute and Aldrin Mariaca in the 75th minute bringing Guadalajara level on each occasion. Unfortunately for the Rojiblancos, a late goal from the Guanajuato side sealed the defeat.
Our youngsters have already secured their place in the AP26 playoffs and still have a chance to finish third overall if they defeat Cruz Azul next week, provided Pumas draw or lose their match.
León U19 3-2 Chivas U19
Referee: Alfredo Chávez Mascorro
La Esmeralda
Starting Lineups
León: 251 Iván López; 236 Gerardo Pompa, 255 Hassem Zarur, 256 Jazan Garnica, 313 Marcelo Rivera; 243 Sergio Luna, 257 Karin Hernández, 258 Luis Venegas (C), 296 Juan Cuellar; 310 Ángel Orozco and 264 Enrique Cortez.
Head Coach: José Meza
Guadalajara: 241 Hugo Juárez; 188 Leonardo Ramírez, 193 Jared De León, 233 Dilan Ruiz; 215 Jonahtan Gallardo, 235 Alvin Hernández, 242 Landon Zúñiga, 245 Joseph González (C), 268 Rigo Pinto; 270 Aldrin Mariaca and 274 Aarón Correa.
Head Coach: Alberto Ascencio
