Chivas show courage and confidence; they proved it against Pumas: Gabriel Milito | OneFootball

Guadalajara showed resilience, character, and personality to come from behind and earn a thrilling draw against Pumas, a result that allowed them to remain at the top of the standings and match their best unbeaten streak at Estadio AKRON.

What the Rebaño delivered on the night was highlighted by Gabriel Milito, who praised his squad’s mentality, as well as the strong individual form of several players—giving him confidence in a solid finish to the regular season.

Key quotes from Gabriel Milito after the draw against Pumas

“We go out to win every match; we will never play for a draw, because this team is built to compete for victory. It’s true the game became difficult after conceding two goals in the first half, so we adjusted by adding more attacking presence in the second half.”

“This team has courage, confidence, and the tools—both in quality and mentality—to face these kinds of scenarios and turn them around. Given how the match unfolded, coming back to draw at the end is a point we value, although we clearly wanted the win. I take away the team’s persistence until the final minute.”

“It’s important for ‘Hormiga’ to be decisive, to create and convert. I’m very happy to see him continue scoring.”

“‘Tala’, at a key moment, kept us in the game by preventing the 3-1. That’s what we need: efficiency up front and a goalkeeper who steps up in decisive moments. It’s no coincidence that he’s our starter and the goalkeeper for the Mexican National Team—he earns it with his performances.”

“As we approach the end of the tournament, it’s crucial to be strong at home. We feel comfortable at the AKRON and, with our people, we’re driven by the support of the fans, just as the team gives back to them on the field.”

“We will continue to rely on ‘Piojo’. We see him in good condition to play inside; he has the quality to make a difference, adds volume in possession, and also puts in a great defensive effort. He’s a player who can perform very well in different roles.”

“To aim for big things, we have to go step by step: match by match, play by play. Now it’s time to recover the team and prepare well for the week, because a high-level challenge is coming against Tigres on a difficult pitch.”

“There are four matches left and we still don’t have a defined squad for the playoffs.”

“Finishing in first place is important. It doesn’t give you a title, but it does provide a competitive advantage that can be key. We want to close the tournament strong and carry that momentum into the next phase.”