Guadalajara Chivas will be without goalkeeper Raúl Rangel and forward Roberto Alvarado for the upcoming Liga MX matchday due to the first FIFA international break of Rafa Márquez's tenure.
In the Clausura 2026 semifinals, Chivas were eliminated by Cruz Azul with a 4-3 aggregate score. The second leg was played at the Jalisco Stadium. Jeremy Márquez scored the opening goal for Chivas. Omar Govea equalised. Cruz Azul scored the winning goal through Palavecino. Both Rangel and Alvarado were absent for that match.
Now, Márquez's side, sitting second in the table with 18 points, must handle this break without two key figures. Alvarado is the team's top scorer this season with three goals in nine appearances. Losing him and Rangel presents a challenge to maintaining their form, which includes a 2-2 draw against América last time out.
The next fixture is at home against fifth-placed Querétaro on September 26. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page and the latest league table on standings. The coaching staff is already working on solutions to cover these absences and keep the pressure on leaders Toluca, whom they trail by just a single point.
The last time Chivas played without their internationals ended in elimination. The aim now is to write a different story.
This story first appeared at Record MX
