Guadalajara Chivas aim to reinforce their title credentials in the Clásico Tapatío on Matchday 11. Gabriel Milito's side visit Atlas this Saturday, October 10th, at Estadio Jalisco with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM local time.

Chivas arrive following a 2-0 loss to Querétaro on September 26th. Goals from Ávila and Coronel ended the red-and-white team's positive run. Their league position remains strong, however. They sit third with 18 points, just two behind leaders Toluca, and have a +7 goal difference having scored 17 and conceded 10.

The top-of-the-table clash

A win for the visitors would lift them to 21 points and extend their lead over the red-and-blacks to four. Conversely, an Atlas victory would take them to 20 points and could see them overtake Chivas in the standings. The home team, managed by Hernán Crespo, has 17 points and comes off a 2-1 win over Tijuana thanks to late goals from Esteves and Monzón.

This match also marks the reunion of two former teammates. Gabriel Milito and Hernán Crespo were called up together for the Argentine national team on nine occasions between 2003 and 2007, though they did not share the pitch during the 2006 World Cup. Now they face each other as managers in Liga MX for the first time. In their three previous meetings in Argentina, Crespo holds the edge with two wins to Milito's one.

Chivas's probable lineup for this clash could feature Óscar Whalley in goal, with a defense of Luis Romo, Diego Campillo and Daniel Aguirre. In midfield, Oso González and Brian Gutiérrez would be key pieces, while the attack would rely on Ricardo Marín and Santiago Sandoval. Fans can check the confirmed lineup and the full squad on our squad page.

Recent history favors the red-and-whites. In the last 15 official meetings, Chivas have eight wins to Atlas's four, with three draws. The last time they met, on March 30th, 2026, Chivas won 0-1 away. The match will be televised in Mexico on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX Premium, and in the United States on TUDN, ViX Premium, and Univisión.

Atlas FC posted a message on social media aimed at their supporters. "Let's paint the Monumental Jalisco in our colors 🔴⚫️ for the Clásico Tapatío," the club said. Meanwhile, broadcaster TUDN MEX promoted the clash as "a spectacular showdown".

With the season at its peak, this derby is critical for both sides' aspirations. A win for Chivas would not only be a firm step in the title race but also a psychological blow against their city rivals. Milito's team faces a decisive run of games that can be followed on our fixtures schedule. The match will be played in front of the 56,713-capacity Estadio Jalisco.

This story first appeared at unanimodeportes.com