Chivas beat UdeG, ready for the Apertura 2026 kick-off | OneFootball

Guadalajara is just days away from kicking off the 2026 Apertura, so this Saturday they wrapped up their preparations with a friendly against Leones Negros, a match in which the Rojiblancos claimed a 1-0 win at Verde Valle. The result left the Rebaño with a positive feeling and reflected the work done over the past few weeks ahead of the start of the new semester.

From the first half, the Chiverío imposed its conditions through ball control, high pressure that made it difficult for the opponent to play out from the back, and constant attacks on the opposing goal. The reward came in the 25th minute, when Daniel Aguirre appeared in the attacking area to finish off a great team move started by Kevin Castañeda and Richard Ledezma, scoring the only goal of the match.

In the second half, Leones Negros pushed higher up the field and looked to create more danger; however, Guadalajara stayed organized, competed in every duel, and continued finding spaces to get close to the opposing goal. Proof of that was a header from Ángel Sepúlveda that forced the visiting goalkeeper into a great save to prevent the game’s second goal.

At the back, Guadalajara showed solidity with Diego Campillo and Luis Rey, who responded confidently in every intervention. In addition, Daniel Aguirre once again stood out for his ability to join the attack and provide depth from the back line.

Between the posts, Óscar Whalley also delivered a standout performance, responding confidently in key moments and keeping the Rojiblanco goal without conceding.

In addition to the collective play shown during the match, the new signings continued gaining important minutes. Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castañeda showed greater adaptation to Gabriel Milito’s playing model, providing variety and solutions in different areas of the field.

With this match, Guadalajara wrapped up its preparation for the 2026 Apertura and the Leagues Cup, with a strengthened squad and an increasingly consolidated playing identity. Now, the Rebaño Sagrado is ready to host Toluca next July 18 at Estadio AKRON, in the Matchday 1 fixture of the tournament.Chivas 1-0 Leones Negros(Daniel Aguirre, 25’)Referee: Aldo Ballesteros BarbaVerde Valle

Lineup

Chivas: Óscar Whalley; Diego Campillo, Daniel Aguirre, Luis Rey, Bryan González; Richard Ledezma, Omar Govea, Kevin Castañeda, Jordan Carrillo; Ricardo Marín and Ángel Sepúlveda.Head coach: Gabriel Milito.

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