Top 5 moments of Manuel Sol with Guadalajara | OneFootball

Today, ‘Manolo’ celebrates another trip around the sun! A champion with Guadalajara, Manuel Sol wore the Rebaño shirt for eight years and, thanks to his commitment and dedication during that time, earned a very special place in the heart of the Rojiblanca Nation.

To join in the celebration of his 53rd birthday, we bring you the TOP 5 best moments of Manuel Sol with the team he loves.

‘Manolo’’s first training session with Guadalajara

Manuel arrived at Guadalajara in Winter 2001, and from his very first training session he recognized the greatness of the club. He recalled it this way in an interview: “From day one I realized what Chivas means, because more people came to watch me train with Guadalajara than came to the matches I had played before.”

The WONDER GOAL against Atlante

‘Manolo’ is also remembered for the great goals he scored in the Guadalajara jersey. One of them came on Matchday 3 of the 2005 Apertura, when the Rebaño faced Atlante in an intense match.

That day, the Potros took a two-goal lead, but Guadalajara responded with goals from Héctor Reynoso and Alejandro Vela. When everything pointed to a draw, Manuel Sol appeared with a spectacular curling shot from the edge of the box to turn the match around and seal the Rebaño’s victory.

The Miracle of the Centenary

One of Manuel Sol’s most memorable chapters with Chivas came in the 2006 Clausura, during the historic ‘Miracle of the Centenary’. The midfielder was part of the starting eleven that pulled off one of the most epic comebacks in the history of the Rebaño against Jaguares, on a night that remains etched in the memory of the Rojiblanca Nation, just one day before Guadalajara celebrated its 100 years of history.

A historic night against Boca Juniors

The 2005 Copa Libertadores also holds a special chapter for Manuel Sol. The midfielder was in the starting lineup for the historic 4-0 thrashing of Boca Juniors at Estadio Jalisco, a night in which Chivas delivered one of the most dominant international performances in its history.

Apertura 2006 champion

‘Manolo’ was also part of the squad that won the 2006 Apertura title, a championship that etched his name into Guadalajara history. Under the leadership of José Manuel ‘Chepo’ de la Torre, Sol brought his experience to a team that lifted the trophy and put the Rebaño back at the top of Mexican soccer.

For all these great memories, today we celebrate ‘Manolo’ with great affection and recognize the mark he left on Guadalajara. All the Chivahermanos wish you a very happy birthday!

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