How did the Rojiblanco academy fare in pre-season with the first team? | OneFootball

Joining the First Team’s Preseason represents one of the most important moments in the journey of any player from the Rojiblanca Academy. It is their first real introduction to the day-to-day life of a First Division squad, a chance to experience the pace demanded by the top flight and fight for a place within Guadalajara’s sporting project.

Heading into the 2026 Apertura and the Leagues Cup, Cristo Navarrete, Yohan Orozco, Leonel Calderón, Hugo Mata, Jesús Hernández and Carlos Hernández experienced a Preseason with Guadalajara for the first time. They were joined by Sebastián Liceaga, Ángel Romero, Sergio Aguayo and Ángel Chávez, who had already experienced this opportunity before and once again joined Chiverío’s preparations.

How did the young Rojiblancos experience preseason?

The days started early and were marked by double training sessions, physical drills, and tactical work. Each practice brought a different challenge, both because of the intensity and the speed with which they had to carry out every exercise.

Adaptation has been one of the main lessons of these past weeks. At the same time, the level of preparation they bring from the Rojiblanca Academy was evident, reflected in how naturally several of them fit into the group’s dynamic.

In addition to the football side of things, the academy players spent time up close with more experienced players, observing their work habits within professional life.

There was rookie initiation too!

As part of the integration process, the young players joining for the first time took part in the traditional rookie initiation, one of the moments that usually marks the start of their life with the group. Amid laughter and a great atmosphere, they were given haircuts by some of the more experienced players, in a tradition that reflected the unity that characterizes Guadalajara.

Beyond the physical preparation, this experience allowed them to see up close what it means to compete at the highest level, as they continue their pursuit of establishing themselves as professional footballers with Chivas.

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