What did Omar Govea and Diego Campillo say before the Clásico Tapatío? | OneFootball

We are about to witness a clash with many important implications for Guadalajara, which could set the tone for the end of the tournament and its virtual qualification for the playoffs with a victory in the Clásico Tapatío. Of course, with the passion and drive that the Rojiblanco Nation will bring to the AKRON Stadium.

The Rebaño knows that beyond its latest result, facing its archrival represents a crucial stepping stone in its goals for the 2025 Apertura, as Omar Govea and Diego Campillo made clear in the run-up to the match. Both Rojiblancos confirmed that Chivas' focus is on making a statement in the final stages of the tournament, with the added appeal of doing so at the expense of their neighbors from Guadalajara.

Omar Govea

"No, it's a nice game, it's special. Honestly, if we have to beat them to achieve our goals, so be it, it's a nice game for the fans.""For us, it also means getting closer to the playoffs, which is what we want. It doesn't matter who the opponent is, but this one is special, it's more enjoyable.""I've been in games against Atlas. We know what it means to the fans. For us, it's one more step towards direct qualification. Beating them will also be a great joy for us, and that's what we want: for the fans to feel represented by us.""We want to focus on ourselves. We are Chivas, and I'm sure many of them would like to be on this side. We also want to enjoy our game because this classic is even more exciting.""I would love to be champion with the team, I would love it to be that tournament too, and I think there is no better season than this one for the project, what has been created, the style of play is clear, the ideas, the tools are there. Now we have a Clásico that would give us a boost to continue pursuing our goals.""For us, it is important to keep winning, to continue consolidating the project. Obviously, a victory brings us closer, it will also be important for us to impose conditions, what we have done is take each game as it comes. At the end of the day, we are going to go for the win, but we also want to find ways to continue that connection with our fans.""Milito has said it and I think it's very true with one attitude: even when we were doing badly and dropping points, we weren't a bad team, and now that we're in a better moment, we're the best team. We have a single approach: to take charge of the game and also be responsible for how we play these matches.""We were lucky to have a high-level coaching staff come in, honestly, and that has helped me and many of my teammates a lot to be able to play at a good level."

Diego Campillo

"It's a Clásico, but it has to motivate us to be better every day, in the situation we're in and what we aspire to, regardless of the opponent. It's a good end to the tournament for us and we have to confirm it.""It will be a very tough match, but those are the matches I like: the ones that demand a lot from you and make you improve. That's where you find out what you're made of.""One Clásico I remember very well is the one with Marco Fabián's goals. There was a lot of talk before that game, but he spoke on the pitch, and that's how you have to play.""I like to be very intense, and it has a special flavor. This Clásico is different because it's the city's Clásico.""The greatness of Chivas and what this team means throughout Mexico and the world needs no explanation.""We don't care what people say outside, we speak on the field, and the results will be seen."