How did the Rojiblanca academy fare at the weekend? | OneFootball

La Cantera Rojiblanca had plenty of action this past weekend in Matchdays 8 and 9 of the 2026 Apertura, against Atlas and Pumas, respectively. Here’s how our young players fared in their matches.

It is worth noting that Guadalajara’s U-17 team will face their bitter cross-town rival in the Clásico Tapatío this Wednesday, September 16.

U-21 (Men)

Guadalajara’s youngsters were involved in an intense clash against Pumas, which ended in a scoreless draw on Matchday 8. Coached by Luis Arce, they took the initiative and controlled possession for long stretches. Despite several chances and combinations in attack, they were unable to break the deadlock. In the penalty shootout, the Rebaño claimed the extra point, with Robinho Romero as the standout after saving two shots.

With those two points, Chivas reached 12 points and sits in seventh place in the standings, with its Matchday 2 game still pending.

U-15 (Men)

Guadalajara played the Clásico Tapatío against Atlas on Matchday 9, falling 2-1. The Rojiblanca side was up against it from the opening minutes after the home team went ahead in the 10th minute. However, the team responded and found the equalizer in the 70th minute through Roberto Benítez, who now has five goals in AP26.

Atlas regained the lead a few minutes later. Despite the Rebaño’s push to rescue a draw until the very end, time ran out before they could change the scoreline.

Despite the defeat, Guadalajara remains near the top of Group 2 with 16 points.

U-19 (Women)

Chivas Femenil U-19 had a difficult visit against Atlas and ended up losing 2-0 on Matchday 9. Coached by Cecilia Cabrera, they started with intensity, but the home side took control with goals in the 19th and 38th minutes. During the second half, the Rojiblancas tried to respond and create danger, but could not find a way to cut into the deficit.

Despite the setback, the team remains the outright leader of Group B with 19 points.

U-19 (Men)

Coached by Alberto Ascencio, they endured a difficult morning on Matchday 8 against Pumas, a match that ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Rojiblancos at Verde Valle. The Rebaño Sagrado had to chase the game from early on after conceding in the 11th and 39th minutes. Trailing on the scoreboard, the Guadalajara side tried to work its way back into the match and created a few chances, but could not convert them.

With this result and one match still pending, Guadalajara has 12 points and sits ninth in the overall standings.

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