Guadalajara Chivas sent a defiant message on social media hours before the National Classic against Club América. The club's official English-language account posted a photo showing around 5,000 people at the team's concentration hotel in Mexico City, accompanied by the text: "YOU WILL NEVER HAVE THIS!". The event took place on September 18, ahead of the Matchday 8 clash of the Apertura 2026 at Estadio Banorte.
Gabriel Milito's team arrives at this match in strong form. They sit second in the Liga MX table with 17 points, from five wins, two draws, and just one loss in eight games. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw at América, part of a five-match unbeaten run featuring three wins and two draws.
The fan message
The social media post aimed to energise the red-and-white fanbase before a key derby. Chivas have not lost to the Águilas since Milito's arrival on the bench. Guadalajara's last away win at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula dates back to the Clausura 2023 semifinals, when they overturned a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 and advance to the Grand Final. The team now seeks three points to keep pressure on leaders Toluca, whom they trail by just two points.
Chivas' next fixture is at home against eighth-placed Club Querétaro on September 26. With a record of 15 goals scored and only six conceded, Milito's side shows both defensive solidity and attacking threat. Forward Roberto Alvarado is their top scorer this season with three goals.
The pre-classic atmosphere has been defined by the show of strength from the Chivas supporters, a factor the club hopes to turn into an on-field advantage. The full squad, buoyed by their league performance, is now focused on securing another key victory.
This story first appeared at Record MX
