Roberto 'Piojo' Alvarado has chosen to stay at Guadalajara Chivas despite interest from Spartak Moscow. The red-and-white club, sitting second in Liga MX with 14 points, also saw its young prospect Hugo Camberos shine in a comprehensive 3-0 away win against Atlético San Luis on September 5th.
The Mexican midfielder has received multiple offers to leave the Sacred Flock since his arrival in 2021. The most recent came from Spartak Moscow, which tabled a bid of around ten million euros. However, Chivas' board rejected it as they are not interested in losing the player, who has also preferred to remain. His exit valuation is set near 18 million euros, a figure similar to what Olympiakos finally paid for Armando González.
Previously, Brazil's Flamengo also tried to sign Alvarado in 2025 with an $8.5 million offer, but the player chose to stay in Guadalajara. His identification with the institution and his role as a leader within the squad have been key factors in his decisions. The 'Piojo' is aiming for his best tournament yet with the red-and-white shirt.
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández was at the center of a controversial moment during the 2026 Leagues Cup. The former Chivas striker signed an América jersey while interacting with fans in the stands before the final. This gesture is unusual for a historical figure of Guadalajara, given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. The tournament ended with Toluca as champion after beating Monterrey 2-0.
Chivas' gem, Hugo Camberos, aged 19, executed an exquisite play that went viral on social media. In the 3-0 win over Atlético San Luis, the young winger received the ball on the left flank, dribbled past his marker with a feint, and delivered a precise cross for Roberto Alvarado to score the opening goal. A clip of the action posted on X surpassed 6 million views, with users praising his talent.
The play reinforced the strong impression Camberos made at the Concacaf U-20 Championship with the Mexican National Team. His adaptation to manager Gabriel Milito's system has been swift, and he is now a genuine option for the first team.
After the match at the Estadio Libertad Financiera, controversy arose over fan complaints of being affected by smoke during the player entrance protocol. A video shows blue smoke heading towards a section of the stands, causing several people to run and a child to cry. One fan told the outlet she had burns on her legs and criticized the initial lack of attention from stadium staff.
The Guadalajara team maintains positive form that solidifies its title challenge. With 12 goals scored and only 6 conceded, they have a +6 goal difference. They are just 2 points behind leaders Club América and are unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. Their next fixture is at home against UNAM Pumas on September 14th, an opponent currently in 12th place. The full league table is available on the standings page.
