‘Tala’ Rangel and the Rojiblanco wall: Chivas’ formula to stop the Tuzos | OneFootball

There are several things that have become a tradition whenever Guadalajara visits La Bella Airosa: Estadio Hidalgo being painted Rojiblanco, the team rewarding that support with a win and Raúl Rangel keeping a clean sheet.

In his last three visits to the home of Los Tuzos, ‘Tala’ Rangel has been a standout performer, building a wall alongside Guadalajara’s defense to keep a clean sheet in each match. In fact, Chivas enter this matchup having gone 306 minutes without conceding a goal against Pachuca on their home turf.

But the defensive solidity has not been limited to Estadio Hidalgo. Rangel has kept a clean sheet in four of the last five meetings against the Tuzos, numbers that highlight the strong defensive performances Chivas have put together against the Hidalgo side.

From there, el Rebaño has built its wins and collected valuable points, a formula it will look to replicate this Saturday in Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2026 as it continues its push toward the top spots in the standings.

Chivas’ clean-sheet streak at the Tuzos’ home

Tournament (Matchday) / Result

* Apertura 2025 (Matchday 16) / Pachuca 0-1 Chivas* Apertura 2024 (Matchday 12) / Pachuca 0-2 Chivas* Clausura 2024 (Matchday 15) / Pachuca 0-1 Chivas* Clausura 2023 (Matchday 6) / Pachuca 1-1 Chivas*

*The goalkeeper was Miguel Jiménez.