Ricardo Marín, a Forward Who Makes Every Minute Count for Guadalajara | OneFootball

Guadalajara is preparing for Matchday 5 of the Apertura 2026 with the goal of extending its positive momentum after consecutive victories over Seattle Sounders and Santos Laguna. As the team looks for a third straight positive result, Ricardo Marín has emerged as one of the attacking options who has consistently made the most of every opportunity.

The Rojiblanco forward started last Sunday against Santos and rewarded Gabriel Milito's confidence by getting on the scoresheet. Beyond the goal, Marín once again showcased one of his greatest strengths: his ability to read different situations during a match and become a constant option for his teammates.

Since returning to Chivas following a one-year loan spell with Puebla, the forward has become known for exactly that: making the most of the minutes he receives, whether as a starter or coming off the bench. His Liga MX numbers this season back up that efficiency, as he has played 116 minutes, recording one goal and one assist, meaning he has been directly involved in a goal every 58 minutes.

His contribution goes beyond the numbers. Against Seattle and Santos, Marín displayed strong link-up play, making intelligent movements to provide support, combine in short spaces and give his teammates an option to maintain possession. He has also looked to compete with opposing defenders to hold up the ball and play teammates into the box when they are better positioned, as he did with his assist against Juárez.

That ability to contribute in different ways was already evident during the previous playoffs. Against Tigres in the Quarterfinals, he scored in the first leg and assisted Santiago Sandoval in the second, playing a role in both goals Guadalajara scored throughout the series.

Now, with the matchup against Xolos de Tijuana on the horizon, Marín once again emerges as an important option for the Rojiblanco attack. Gabriel Milito has found in him a player capable of responding in different situations and contributing both inside and outside the box, while also providing solutions in the team's build-up play.

This Saturday at Estadio AKRON, Ricardo Marín will have another opportunity to prove that when he gets minutes, he knows how to make them count. After his strong performance against Santos, the forward will look to repeat the formula and continue contributing to a Guadalajara side determined to extend its positive run in the Apertura 2026.