What you need to know before Chivas v Cruz Azul in the CL26 semi-finals | OneFootball

Guadalajara continues its march toward title No. 13, and this Wednesday it will play the first chapter of the Clausura 2026 Semifinals against Cruz Azul, a match that will take place at the Estadio Azteca, which will surely be painted red and white by the thousands of Chivahermanos who will play their part at this vital moment.

How are El Rebaño and La Máquina coming into this match?

- Guadalajara is coming off an emotion-filled comeback against Tigres in the Quarterfinals. After losing the first leg 3-1, Chivas showed its best version in the second leg at the AKRON Stadium, where it scored the 2 goals it needed to tie the aggregate at 3-3 and advance thanks to its better position in the standings.

- For its part, Cruz Azul reaches this stage after eliminating Atlas, a series in which it won both matches, the first 3-2 and the second by the narrowest of margins, for a 4-2 aggregate score.

El Rebaño, with winning Liguilla chapters at the Estadio Azteca

Chivas has shown it has character in decisive moments. The red-and-white side is on a positive run in playoff matches at the Estadio Azteca, where it has advanced in 3 of the last 5 postseason series it has played at the Coloso de Santa Ursula. CLICK HERE to relive Chivas’ “Aztecazos.”

Where to watch the first leg of the Semifinals between Guadalajara and Cruz Azul

Latest lineupsChivas: Oscar Whalley, José Castillo, Bryan González, Diego Campillo, Omar Govea, Efraín Álvarez, Fernando González, Richard Ledezma, Santiago Sandoval, Ricardo Marín and Ángel SepúlvedaHead Coach: Gabriel Milito

Cruz Azul: Jorge Rodarte, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos, Amaury García, Charly Rodríguez, Agustín Palavecino, José Paradela, Carlos Rotondi and Christian EbereHead Coach: Joel Huiqui

Who will be in charge of officiating?- Center Referee: Maximiliano Quintero Hernández- Assistant 1: José Ibrahim Martínez Chavarría- Assistant 2: Jair De Jesús Sosa García- Fourth Official: Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce- VAR: Salvador Pérez Villalobos- ⁠VAR: Manuel Alfonso Martínez Sánchez- ⁠Fifth Official: Oscar Yahir Barriga Castro

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