Everything you need to know about the clash between Chivas and Toluca | OneFootball

With renewed spirits fueled by the excitement that always comes with the start of a new tournament, Guadalajara will begin its Apertura 2026 campaign this Saturday, when it hosts Toluca at AKRON Stadium in Matchday 1 action. The clash against the Diablos is a perfect opportunity for the Rebaño, which wants to take the first step toward its goal of consistently competing for the top spot in the championship.

How are Guadalajara and Toluca coming into this match?- The team led by Gabriel Milito wrapped up an intense preseason with two warm-up matches. The first was against Correcaminos at Marte R. Gómez Stadium, which was played in four periods to give all the players minutes and ended in a 1-1 draw. The second match was played at Verde Valle against UdeG and ended in a 1-0 win for the rojiblancos.- The team coached by Antonio Mohamed also played a pair of friendlies before the start of the tournament. In the first, it fell 1-0 to Cancún FC, while in the second it drew 3-3 with Atlante.

Recent history between Chivas and the Diablos:- The most recent meeting between the two clubs came in Matchday 8 of Clausura 2026, when the Rebaño suffered a painful 2-0 defeat at Nemesio Diez Stadium.- The rojiblanco side holds a positive run against the Escarlatas when hosting them at home in Matchday 1. In short tournaments, the two teams have faced each other five times on opening day, with a record of 1 win and 4 draws at AKRON Stadium.

What has the history between Chivas and Toluca been like?- Guadalajara and Toluca star in one of the most historic matchups in Mexican soccer. If you want to know all the previous meetings between the two clubs, CLICK HERE.

Where to watch Chivas vs. Toluca LIVE?- If you won’t be able to join the Rebaño at AKRON Stadium, CLICK HERE and find out all the channels where you can follow Guadalajara’s Apertura 2026 debut completely LIVE.

The match officials- Referee: Daniel Quintero Huitrón- Assistant 1: José Ibrahim Martínez Chavarría- Assistant 2: Jaime Adrián Villasana Carrasco- Fourth official: Iván Antonio López Sánchez- VAR: Yair Miranda Galindo and Francia González Martínez

Did you know...?- Guadalajara and Toluca will face each other for the tenth time in the history of short tournaments on Matchday 1, making it the round in which they have met the most often.- Chivas has a long unbeaten streak at AKRON Stadium, with 11 wins and 3 draws in its last 14 matches played at the Home of Mexicans.- The Sacred Flock has kept a clean sheet in its last 3 matches played at the Red-and-White Fortress and has gone 340 minutes without conceding a goal.- Gabriel Milito’s win percentage in charge of Chivas is 57%, with a record of 22 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses in 43 official matches, including Liga MX and Leagues Cup.

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