Denise Castro's masterclass in the Mexican Clásico | OneFootball

The Chivahermanos were on the edge of their seats during El Clásico de México thanks to the great collective performance by Chivas Femenil, who outplayed their archrivals in every aspect of the game, largely due to the outstanding performance of a player who joined the team this semester.

There is no doubt that the match was won in particular by striker Denise Castro, who gave a very special touch to the duel between the teams from Guadalajara and Mexico City, as she made her debut as a Rojiblanca striker with a spectacular brace that sealed the victory for the Rebaño Sagrado. The Rojiblanca Nation joined together in spirit and soul to celebrate her first goals as a professional.

As part of his game plan, coach Antonio Contreras opted for two players who do not usually play on the wing, but who he positioned close to the sideline to surprise their archrivals. We are talking about 'Caro' Jaramillo and Denise, who have good ball control and timing to contribute to the flow of the game. Add to that the intensity and solid defensive block that immediately recovered the ball, and the possibilities in transition increased significantly.

This is how Guadalajara was able to strike by finding players from the second line, and it was Denise who reflected this on the scoreboard, taking advantage of Alicia Cervantes' focus, who constantly pulled the Azulcremas' defenders, to find time and space inside the area, which was detected by 'Caro' Jaramillo in the pair of goals.

The icing on the cake was the finishing of the number 22: the first, on her first touch, with the inside of her foot and accompanying the spin of the ball to help it curl into the corner of the Azulcrema goal. The second? Breaking the defensive line in half and tapping it first time to beat Paños and slot it into the corner again.

Defensively, Castro was also important for the Rebaño, as she closed down the first pass on the break, directing the flow of the ball to the wing, as well as pressing against the line when the opportunity arose.

Of course, Chivas Femenil's match at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes was a true display of dedication, physical stamina, and love for the crest by each of the Rojiblancas, but without a doubt, if anyone will never forget September 14, 2025, it will definitely be Denise Castro.

Denise Castro's numbers in El Clasico de Mexico

- 80 minutes played

- 2 goals

- 2 shots on goal

- 3 total shots

- 2 disputes won

- 10 completed passes

- 7 recovered posessions