Guadalajara Chivas secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Club Tijuana on Saturday, extending their streak of high-scoring wins under manager Gabriel Milito. The Matchday 5 result in the Apertura 2026, first reported by Record MX, solidifies the red-and-white side's hold on fourth place in Liga MX with 10 points.
Milito's team took control of the offense from the opening whistle. Santiago Sandoval opened the scoring following an assist from Luis Romo, and Ricardo Marín doubled the lead with a pass from Diego Campillo. Marín completed his first-half brace from the penalty spot. In the second half, Roberto Alvarado netted the fourth goal after a play from Brian Gutiérrez, and although Elias Manoel scored two late consolations for Xolos, goalkeeper Toño Rodríguez could not contain the Chivas onslaught. This marked the fifth win by three or more goals since Milito took charge.
What were Milito's other big wins?
Gabriel Milito's attacking philosophy is well-established. His first major statement was a 4-1 win against rivals Atlas in the Jornada 15 Clásico Tapatío of the Apertura 2025, where 'Hormiga' González scored a hat-trick and Luis Romo also found the net. Later, in the Clausura 2026, Chivas routed León 5-0 with goals from five different players: Brian Gutiérrez, Santiago Sandoval, Armando González, Ángel Sepúlveda, and Hugo Camberos. The run continued with a 5-0 thrashing of Puebla, where Bryan González scored twice, and Marín, Gutiérrez, and Camberos completed the scoring. After each of these wins, the team maintained momentum, beating Pachuca after the Atlas victory and defeating Monterrey following the León rout.
Where does Chivas stand in the table now?
The win over Tijuana cements an excellent run of form for the Rebaño Sagrado. This result leaves Chivas in fourth place in the Liga MX standings, having collected 10 points from five matches. Their record shows three wins, one draw, and one loss, with eight goals scored and five conceded. The team is just three points behind leaders Club America and is on a positive run of four wins and one draw in its last five outings. Roberto Alvarado, with two goals, is the team's top scorer this season, according to our stats page.
What's next for the red-and-white side?
The next challenge for Guadalajara Chivas is an away trip to face CF Pachuca on August 29th. The Tuzos, currently sitting 14th in the standings, represent a hurdle in the path to extending this positive streak. Milito's side will look to capitalize on their current form, which includes three consecutive wins, and leverage the offensive depth shown in these routs. Fans can follow the preparation and line-ups on our first-team squad page. The clear objective is to maintain pressure at the top of the table and close the gap on the frontrunners.
