There is a strong connection between the people and their Chivas, which makes us stronger. - Gabriel Milito | OneFootball

Gabriel Milito defeated Diego Cocca in tonight's Clásico Tapatío at the Estadio AKRON, as his strategy completely neutralized the other team from the city, allowing Chivas to cruise to victory in the Clásico Tapatío on Matchday 15 of the Apertura 2025.

After the match, the Rebaño Sagrado coach praised his team's performance and acknowledged that beyond the joy of a victory of this magnitude, the Rebaño Sagrado has its sights set on a bigger goal: qualifying for the playoffs. If you want to read Milito's full statement, keep reading.

"It was a well-deserved victory, as we played with great determination and confidence. Every game is a different story, so I'm very happy with the win, the effort, the way the team played, and the three crucial points we earned.""I'm very happy for 'Hormiga' and his three goals. All teams that aspire or aim to be contenders need a goal scorer, and we have one. The goals also have to do with the team's performance and Armando's goal-scoring instinct. Let's hope he continues like this, for his sake and for the team's.""A much-needed victory for the standings. I was very happy with the performance, the win, and the way it was achieved.""I'm also happy that people could see a team that was totally committed to winning the Clásico. Today was a very complete game.""Some people may have doubted Armando, but stay calm and relaxed. I always recommend that he keep his feet on the ground and remain humble."It's always important to win the Clásicos, but we have a bigger goal, which is to qualify, and to do that, we have to win the Clásicos. Of course, I celebrate winning them because I know what they mean, but as a coach, I seek to maintain consistent performance, regardless of the opponent.We have to continue working with the same humility, trying to prepare ourselves in the best way possible to go and play a real final."You have an ideal, and having it makes me more demanding of myself, the players, and my analysis. This team has not reached its peak; it is a team in formation, and we will continue to get to know each other through in-depth interaction.""Analyzing today's game will allow us to see where we can improve or do better. We are constantly seeking to grow with the goal of maintaining sustained development.""As long as the ups and downs allow us to improve, we will live with them.""I enjoyed both Clásicos very much because they were fundamental for us: they strengthened us and gave us three key points for our aspirations. It's not all done yet, but it was essential to win at home and with our fans to create that connection between the team and the fans.""There is a great connection between the team and its fans, and that is important. I want to emphasize that because it makes you stronger: from the field to the stands and from the stands to the field."