Every match will be a final; we want to be protagonists and fight for what we dream of. – Gabriel Milito | OneFootball

With total commitment and never letting up, Guadalajara earned its second win of the Clausura 2026 by defeating Bravos 0–1 in a highly demanding match. On a difficult pitch and against an intense opponent, the Rojiblancos showed character, sustained their collective effort, and made their mentality count to secure all three points on the border.

After the final whistle, Gabriel Milito shared the keys that allowed the Rebaño to come through in a tough contest, highlighting the team’s commitment, defensive solidity, and mindset to keep pushing and claim the first three points of this double matchweek. If you want to know his full analysis, keep reading, Chivahermano.

Gabriel Milito’s words after the win against Bravos:

-“We knew it would be a very intense match. We expected a game like this, where both teams would try to neutralize each other.”

-“We played a solid match, well organized defensively, with goal-scoring chances for both sides.”

-“They’re an opponent that makes things difficult and matches you in intensity, but we managed to resolve it; there was even a stretch in the second half where we looked better.”

-“We needed to make changes, and in the end they worked.”

-“The credit goes to the commitment of the entire team to defend, to stay focused and attentive.”

-“For us, defensive solidity is very important because it always keeps us in the match.”

-“Overall, the team’s behavior and collective collaboration were very good, both in attack and in defense.”

-“We got through a very complicated match. Coming to this ground and winning gives a lot of value to the result.”

-“It’s very important to start by winning, even though this is just beginning. We’re taking it match by match.”

-“When you don’t manage to establish the difference you’re looking for, you have to play games like this: with commitment, grit, and by neutralizing the opponent. The players did very well.”

-“Experience has taught us that the start of the tournament is very important. In reality, the entire championship is, because we want to be protagonists and fight for what we dream of.”

-“Every match will be a final. Every time the team takes the field, it will have to show what it’s been showing: passion and love for the game.”

-“Brian has had two very good matches. Both Sepúlveda and Marín allow us to refresh the attack; they hold the ball up well with their backs to goal and give continuity to the play. They’re important signings—we pursued them and wanted them with us.”

-“Now it’s time to rest and keep working. We have a home match coming up and we want to stay on this path.”

-“In the second half we had good chances to open the scoring. By insisting so much, we ended up winning a close, hard-fought match that we tried to win at all times.”

-“When the opponent has strengths, you have to adapt. The important thing is to read the match and get through it. Today we did, and that’s why we’re happy—first for the players’ effort and then for the victory.”

-“Experience has taught us that the start of the tournament is very important. In reality, the entire championship is, because we want to be protagonists and fight for what we dream of.”

-“Every match will be a final. Every time the team takes the field, it will have to show what it’s been showing: passion and love for the game.”