Gabriel Milito, the head coach of Guadalajara Chivas, has outlined the team's core philosophy following a commanding victory. A 3-0 win over Pumas at Estadio AKRON last weekend propelled the Rebaño Sagrado into second place in Liga MX, with 17 points from eight games.
The match was a display of collective efficiency. Santiago Sandoval opened the scoring in the third minute and completed a brace in the second half, with Bryan González rounding off the scoring. Hugo Camberos and Roberto Alvarado, the latter the team's top scorer with three goals this season, were also praised for their leadership and form within a well-organized structure.
Milito's Philosophy
In the press room, Milito made the club's priority clear. "Our greatest motivation is playing for Chivas, regardless of who we're facing," stated the Argentine manager. The coach insisted the group's commitment goes beyond any specific opponent. "For us, the greatest motivation is winning," he added, summarizing the clear objective ahead.
This approach has translated into positive momentum. The team has four wins and a draw in its last five outings, including victories over San Luis and Tijuana.
The Clásico Context
The next test is the most demanding one: the Clásico Nacional against Club América. The match will be played on September 20, with Chivas visiting the third-placed side. The last meeting between the two, in February, ended in a 1-0 win for the red-and-whites. Milito and his squad face the derby with the confidence of a solid defence, having conceded only six league goals, and an attack that has scored fifteen.
The squad, is happy with the performance but focused on maintaining their playing style. Work in the week leading up to the clásico centres on reinforcing the principles that have brought them to this position. To see the full state of the roster, visit our squad section. The team travels to the capital aiming to take three more points and continue pressuring leaders Toluca, whom they trail by just two points.
This story first appeared at sports.yahoo.com
