Guadalajara Chivas secured a emphatic 5-2 victory over Tijuana Xolos at Estadio AKRON this weekend. This win pushes them into fourth place in Liga MX with 10 points, from a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the Apertura 2026 tournament. The initial report of the rout was published by www.google.com.
How did Chivas's goal fest unfold?
The team managed by Gabriel Milito displayed devastating attacking football from the start. The first two goals followed an identical pattern: a cross to the near post, a flicked header, and a finish from the second line. This efficiency allowed Guadalajara to go into halftime with a 3-0 lead, a feat they hadn't achieved since Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2024 against FC Juárez. Their home dominance was complete, extending their unbeaten run against Tijuana at the AKRON to six matches, with five wins and a draw.
Who were the goalscorers in the match?
Ricardo Marín was the standout performer with a brace, echoing his similar feat against Atlas in the Apertura 2023. Santiago Sandoval took his chance to score his first goal of the current championship. Roberto Alvarado, the team's top scorer in the soccer year with four goals, also found the net. Diego Campillo completed the party with his second professional goal. With this result, Chivas have scored five goals at the AKRON on three occasions in 2026, repeating the feats against León and Puebla in the Clausura.
What does this win mean for the season?
This is Guadalajara's third consecutive win across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX, and their third of the Apertura. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 5 this season, for a +3 goal difference. In the title race, they sit just three points behind leaders Club America. Their recent form is excellent, with four wins and a draw in their last five outings. You can track the team's progress on our stats page.
What is the next step for the team?
The mood is positive ahead of the next challenge. Gabriel Milito, who has now managed 51 matches with 26 wins, has the group playing with confidence. The next test will be a visit to 14th-placed CF Pachuca on August 29th. This match is an opportunity to solidify their position in the upper reaches of the table. Fans can follow the schedule on our fixtures link. With Roberto Alvarado as the season's top scorer with two goals, the attack appears to have multiple options. The objective now is to maintain this positive run.
