How Chivas built its bond with the fans in CL26 | OneFootball

The connection that united Guadalajara with the Rojiblanca Republic during Clausura 2026 grew stronger matchday after matchday throughout the semester.

Throughout the tournament, the Rebaño enjoyed constant support in every one of its matches, both at home and away. AKRON Stadium was the epicenter of that connection, with fans who created an unmatched atmosphere and established themselves as the true 12th player in every match. Hand in hand, team and fans have maintained a 14-match unbeaten streak at home, which they will look to extend for many more matches in Apertura 2026.

During the regular phase of Clausura 2026, a total of 347,130 fans gathered at the Home of Mexicans to cheer on their Chivas, and average attendance was around 39,000 spectators per match. In addition, it is worth considering the more than 50,000 Rojiblancos who made Jalisco Stadium roar in the second leg of the Semifinals against Cruz Azul.

The support of the Chivahermanos was not limited to the Pearl of the West, as their presence was notable in every corner of the country. In every away match, the Rebaño generated enormous excitement, which was reflected in the 370,457 fans who attended the nine matches that the Rebaño played outside Guadalajara, for an average of more than 41,000.

Special mention should be made of the fact that the highest-attended match of the entire tournament featured Chivas, as the first leg of the Semifinals against La Máquina drew a crowd of 63,375 spectators at Azteca Stadium, the majority of them Rojiblancos.

The response from the Chivahermanos matched the outstanding semester the team had. Guadalajara fought for the top spot for much of the tournament, set new club records for points and wins in short tournaments, and reached the Semifinals of the competition, always backed by a GREAT fan base that never stopped believing.

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