Chivas U21 close in on the CL26 title after thrashing América! | OneFootball

Guadalajara U-21 already has one hand on the Clausura 2026 championship trophy! That’s right, Chivahermanos: the Rebaño crushed América 4-1 in the first leg of the category final, played at AKRON Stadium, thanks to a performance full of personality, good soccer, and above all, the quality that defines the Rojiblanca Academy.

There was only one team on the field, and that was Chivas U-21, who gave a great farewell to the Home of Mexicans before it becomes a World Cup venue. The dominance of Luis Arce’s team was total, driven by incisive passes between the lines that completely dismantled the blue-and-cream side.

On top of that, there were the 4 STUNNERS scored by the Chiverío, all brilliantly crafted, bringing justice to a result that leaves everything in place for the team from Guadalajara to be crowned CL26 champions.

Any win, draw, or even a loss by up to 2 goals at the Centenario field in Coapa next Saturday, May 16, will secure Guadalajara U-21 the first title in its history and the 29th for the Rojiblanca Academy in the Liga MX youth era.

Guadalajara U-21 4-1 América U-21(Esteban Mendoza 5’ and 63’, and Jesús Hernández 37’ and 86’)Referee: Alejandro Tavernier PérezAKRON Stadium

Lineups

Guadalajara: 190 Robinho Romero; 195 Diego Rosales, 53 Carlo Soldati, 214 Yohan Orozco; 58 Juan Pablo Uribe, 196 Diego Covarrubias (C), 207 Raúl Martínez, 258 Leonel Calderón; 240 Gael García, 279 Esteban Mendoza, and 57 Jesús Hernández.Head Coach: Luis Arce

América: 181 Norberto Bedolla; 32 Miguel Vázquez (C), 182 Walter Portales, 193 Ángel Coronel, 195 Julián Freyfeld; 185 Miguel Carreón, 186 Diego Arriaga, 197 Ángel Contreras, 243 Santiago Camarena; 207 Ícaro Da Conceicao, and 198 Francisco García.Head Coach: Rodrigo Méndez

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