Guadalajara Chivas delivered a commanding 0-3 away victory against Atletico de San Luis on Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026. The win this September 5th at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras propelled the team to second place in the Liga MX standings, now sitting on 14 points from seven games.
Head coach Gabriel Milito implemented a game plan that blended high pressing, clean buildup from the back, and notable positional flexibility. Daniel Aguirre returned to the side as the right-sided stopper, while Hugo Camberos and Roberto Alvarado operated as advanced wing-backs, almost functioning as wingers. Up front, the trio of Ángel Sepúlveda, Ricardo Marín, and Santiago Sandoval pinned down the opponent's center-backs, creating three-versus-three situations.
The opening goal came from a typical team move. Santiago Sandoval finished between the center-backs to make it 0-1. The second goal originated from a run by Ricardo Marín, who received a first-time layoff from Ángel Sepúlveda and made no mistake in front of goal. For the definitive 0-3, Marín was again decisive, setting up Richard Ledezma, who had come on down the right wing to provide freshness and depth in the closing stages.
Milito's substitutions from the bench were key to managing the match. Efraín Álvarez entered to play wide on the left and cut inside, and Kevin Castañeda added presence between the lines and behind San Luis' midfielders. Chivas even sacrificed a forward to gain an extra player in the midfield area, regaining control of the ball when the opponent tried to be more aggressive in the second half.
Roberto Alvarado and Hugo Camberos were not limited to defensive duties. Camberos noted that "Hugo Camberos and Roberto Alvarado did not have to cover large distances as wing-backs." Their high positioning allowed Chivas to maintain the initiative. Alvarado, in particular, was a fundamental piece in the buildup. "'Piojo' was not only influential in the opposition half; he also became an important outlet for playing out from the back," was highlighted.
This adaptation of roles without altering the overall structure is a hallmark of Milito's team. Forwards and wingers actively participate in the buildup, combining short passing, movement, and positional interchange. They do not rely solely on center-backs or central midfielders to initiate attacks.
With this result, Guadalajara Chivas extends their unbeaten run to five matches (3 wins and 2 draws). Their goal difference is a healthy +6, with 12 scored and only 6 conceded. The team is now just two points behind leaders Club America in a tight race for the top spot.
The Rebaño's next fixture is at home on September 14th against UNAM Pumas, who currently sit 12th in the table. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The squad managed by Milito demonstrated in San Luis Potosi that it possesses multiple resources to control matches, whether through high pressing, positional attacks, direct play to the forwards, or creating numerical advantages between the lines.
