Milito and his tactical eye, key to victory against Pumas. | OneFootball

In addition to the exciting finish that Guadalajara gave us in their 1-2 victory over Pumas, there are a few other things that definitely deserve recognition. The match between the Rojiblancos and the Felinos, corresponding to Matchday 12 of the 2025 Apertura, brought out the best in the Rebaño Sagrado, as they managed to combine their characteristic combative attitude with an outstanding football performance.

Obviously, the victory against the Universitarios is the result of collective work, although there are some individual performances that have made a difference, both on and off the field. As you can see from the title, today we will talk about the great impact that Gabriel Milito has had on the Rojiblancos, as he not only does his weekly work, but has also been decisive in making decisions during a match and altering its course.

The data is compelling: Chivas is the team in the 2025 Apertura with the most goals scored by substitute players, with seven. This shows how Milito is able to readjust during the game and identify areas to attack the opponent effectively.

But that's not all. There is another point that validates the character he has injected into the red-and-white squad: Guadalajara is the team that scores the most goals in the last 15 minutes of games, with 8 so far in the tournament. It was precisely a goal by Daniel Aguirre, in the dying moments of the match against Pumas, that gave the Rebaño the 3 points. Furthermore, we cannot forget the epic comeback against Potosinos or Armando González's decisive goal against América, as both came in the final minutes of each match.

Chivas has gone four games without losing away from home, with three wins and one draw. In addition, Gabriel Milito's men have strung together three consecutive wins and are currently in ninth place overall with 17 points, just three points away from direct qualification for the 2025 Apertura playoffs.

The Guadalajara coach said it from day one: whatever the result, this is the way forward. With hard work, unity, and courage, the Rebaño Sagrado has become a team that crystallizes its footballing superiority with victories and is capable of overcoming adverse scenarios. Today, Chivas knows what it is playing for, what it is trying to do under pressure, and is capable of executing Gabriel Milito's game plans, something that should undoubtedly be recognized.