Chivas’ solid start in the CL26 | OneFootball

The Clausura 2026 has started in great fashion for Guadalajara, with 6 points out of 6 possible and a footballing version very similar to how they finished last semester. The work of the Red-and-Whites under Gabriel Milito is becoming increasingly significant, positioning Chivas as one of the most serious contenders in the league.

In addition to winning both of their matches in the new tournament, there’s another key aspect for Chivas: they kept clean sheets in both games. That’s right—Chivas have been effective in attack while also standing firm defensively, placing them—at least for now—as leaders of the CL26.

This not only reflects the great moment Guadalajara is experiencing both collectively and individually, but also showcases the effort the coaching staff and players put in every day through the constant high pressing applied in matches. Thanks to that, they also know how to create danger in the opponent’s area, traits that make them one of the strongest and most dangerous teams in the league.

The last time Chivas started a Liga MX tournament with two matches without conceding a goal was in CL23, with the difference being that in that semester they defeated Rayados 0–1 and drew 0–0 against Atlético San Luis. Do you remember how far Chivas went that season, Chivahermanos?

Without a doubt, this formula will be vital for Guadalajara as they continue their journey in the CL26, a tournament in which they’ve shown they have a well-established style of play that will surely cause problems for any opponent.

Chivas’ defensive numbers in the CL26

- 16 successful 1v1 defensive duels

- 39 contested-ball recoveries

- 18 balls won in the opponent’s area

- 109 total ball recoveries

- 3 offsides forced