Guadalajara Chivas suffered an unexpected 2-0 defeat to Querétaro in Matchday 10 of the Apertura 2026. The result at the Estadio Akron halted the team's positive momentum and left them on 18 points, holding third place in the overall standings, two points behind the leader.
The match started with Chivas pushing forward, but a defensive mistake allowed Querétaro to take the lead. Alí Ávila capitalized on an assist from Edson Jiménez to beat Óscar Whalley in the 11th minute. The hosts responded with clear chances, including a shot by Brian Gutiérrez that hit the post in the 19th minute. Kevin Castañeda and Hugo Camberos also had opportunities, but visiting goalkeeper Guillermo Allison kept his clean sheet intact.
Milito makes halftime changes
Gabriel Milito made two changes at the start of the second half, bringing on Richy Ledezma and Ángel 'Cuate' Sepúlveda for Brian Gutiérrez and Fernando González. The dynamic did not improve and Querétaro sealed the win in the 67th minute. Mateo Coronel, again assisted by Jiménez, finished a quick move to make it 0-2. A disallowed goal for Ricardo Marín due to a prior foul and a red card for Omar Govea in added time capped a grey afternoon for the Rebaño Sagrado.
Manager Gabriel Milito acknowledged the cost of the stumble after the match. "The points you let slip will weigh on you at the end of the tournament," the Argentine coach said. With this loss, Chivas see a five-match unbeaten home run ended and register their second defeat of the season. The team now sits third with 18 points from five wins, three draws and two losses, with a goal difference of plus seven.
The immediate schedule takes Chivas into a FIFA break, which includes a friendly Clásico de México in Oakland on October 4th. Official action resumes on Saturday, October 11th with the Clásico Tapatío against Atlas at the Estadio Jalisco. The red-and-black rival currently sits sixth, making the clash key in the fight for playoff positions.
After the break, the team faces a demanding run of games, including the visit of Tigres and the match against Necaxa. With seven matchdays remaining, every point will be decisive for title aspirations. The squad must recover the defensive solidity shown in the early stages and capitalize on the scoring chances they failed to convert against Querétaro.
This story first appeared at chivasdecorazon.com.mx
