We have what it takes to be champions, Chivas can dream: Luis Romo

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·22 de julho de 2026

We have what it takes to be champions, Chivas can dream: Luis Romo

The level of demand at Guadalajara is at its highest, and within the squad there is no goal other than lifting the Apertura 2026 title. That was made clear by Luis Romo, who said that the Rebaño has everything it takes to become champion and expressed the excitement surrounding the future the team is building.

At a press conference from Verde Valle, the red-and-white captain was self-critical about the opener against Toluca, said the team has already turned the page, and reiterated the squad’s commitment to getting back to winning this weekend against Juárez.

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He also spoke about the identity that Gabriel Milito’s team is looking to establish, the internal competition within the squad, the pride of seeing several Rojiblancos in the Mexican National Team, and the conviction to fight until the very end for the Apertura 2026 championship.

The words of Luis Romo at the press conferenceSelf-criticism after the opener

“It was a match in which we didn’t get what we wanted. Our performance maybe wasn’t what we expected, I ended up conceding the penalty, and criticism will always be accepted. Now it’s time to focus on myself, keep working, prove to myself that I’m capable of turning any situation around, and be ready to bounce back.”

Chivas’ only goal: be champions

“Today, the objective is no longer to talk about the playoffs or finishing in first place. The objective is to be champions. Reinforcements arrived, something very big is being built, and we already have momentum. Today we have to demand one thing of ourselves: to come out as champions.” “We’re going to fight for the championship. We believe we have to be champions, and we live with that obligation. It’s no longer ‘let’s see if it happens’; now we’re going after it with everything we’ve got. From the match against Toluca, we have to learn a lot of things, stop making mistakes, and be more clinical.” “We’re going to give everything to be champions because we have everything needed to achieve it. That’s why I’m very excited about the future ahead for Chivas.”

The commitment to the Rojiblanca Nation

“This weekend we have a great opportunity at home to get back on track with what we had been doing, because our fans didn’t leave happy last weekend. We have to repay their support, make them go home happy, and make them feel represented by the team they see on the field.”

The identity Guadalajara is looking to build

“Today at Chivas, an identity is being built: being a competitive team, one that plays well and shows that the Mexican footballer can deliver. There is a lot of talent, and Mexicans will always fight.” “When you talk to players about Chivas today, everyone wants to come. Everyone wants to be part of and experience what is being built here.”

The internal competition with Kevin Castañeda and Jordan Carrillo

“Kevin and Jordan were key players for their teams and carried the responsibility of making the difference. Now they come to Chivas, where they know they’ll have to compete for a place and continue being decisive.”

Pride in the Rojiblancos on the Mexican National Team

“Seeing ‘Tala,’ Julián, and ‘Piojo’ at the top of FIFA is a source of pride. We see it as an achievement for all of Mexico, not just for those of us who play. We’re very proud of what they represented.” “Chivas also has to aspire to be the backbone of the Mexican National Team, just as it has been at youth national-team levels, developing players and showing that the Mexican footballer can compete.”

Full press conference of Luis Romo

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.