Guadalajara Chivas defender Diego Campillo has predicted his team will sweep their first three matches of Apertura 2026 before the Leagues Cup kicks off. The Guadalajara Chivas centre-back declared in a Chivas TV clip that his side will arrive in the tournament with three straight wins, naming Toluca, Querétaro and Puebla as the victims.
What did Campillo say about Chivas’ early opponents?
In a recent video released by Chivas TV, Campillo framed the Apertura start as a statement run. “We’re going into the Leagues Cup with three wins on the board,” he said, pointing to the opening trio: a home date with Toluca, a trip to Querétaro and then a visit to Puebla in matchday three.
His bold tone clashed with Chivas’ traditional respect-for-all-rivals culture. Campillo insisted the confidence stems from a strong preseason and a united dressing room under Gabriel Milito, a message echoed by bookmakers who already list Chivas as favorites against each of those sides.
Why Campillo’s words sparked debate
Critics read arrogance into the prediction, especially after Toluca’s history of frustrating Milito’s Chivas. The Argentine coach has yet to beat the Diablos Rojos since taking charge. Yet odds compilers and analysts side with Campillo, making Chivas the betting favorite in all three clashes.
Still, football forecasts are not destiny. Chivas must deliver three full performances if they’re to turn words into results before the Leagues Cup curtain-raiser.
Campillo’s fight to keep his starting spot
Off the pitch, Campillo faces a fresh internal duel. He began the season as a starter under Milito, lost the slot to Daniel Aguirre during injury absence, then regained the libero berth when Luis Romo went down. Now Romo is back, and the competition for places promises to sharpen the entire defensive line.
