Guadalajara Chivas beat Bravos de Juárez 1-0 in a Liga MX clash on July 25, 2026, where coach Pedro Caixinha praised his rivals’ effort. The Portuguese tactician acknowledged Chivas’ superiority but highlighted Juárez’s resilience until the 95th minute.
What did Caixinha say about the match?
Pedro Caixinha congratulated Guadalajara Chivas for their win and superiority over 95 minutes. Yet he insisted the real credit went to Bravos de Juárez, who fought hard and stayed tactically disciplined despite losing 1-0. “It was a game where Chivas ended up superior and won, so they deserve praise. But our team deserves even more credit for their resilience and competitiveness,” he said.
Juárez sit 18th in the standings with 0 points from 1 game (0W-0D-1L), having conceded 2 goals and scored none. The loss to Chivas extended their winless streak to two straight games in their last three outings.
Juárez’s progress despite the setback
Caixinha didn’t sugarcoat the result but stressed that Juárez’s attitude showed growth. “We’re far from satisfied because we lost. We feel we should have at least taken a point here,” he admitted. The coach pointed to tactical focus and player sacrifice as building blocks for the future.
He reaffirmed his faith in Juárez’s project, which is still laying foundations for higher-level competition. “This project excites me because it’s growing. You don’t build by looking only at the top; you have to create the base,” he explained. Caixinha also praised the structure led by Fran Sánchez and Alejandra, noting the club still has a long road ahead.
Players still finding their rhythm
Caixinha noted some squad members aren’t at full fitness yet due to match rhythm and recent arrivals. “It’s about game rhythm. Today was his first match and he’d only been with us two weeks; that’s normal,” he said. He cited Denzell and Jairo-who returned from international duty injured-as examples of players yet to show their best.
Juárez now turn their focus to the next fixture as they look to climb the Liga MX table. Meanwhile, Guadalajara Chivas sit sixth in the title race, six points behind leaders Club Tijuana, with a recent form of 1W-0D-2L.
