The Liga BBVA MX tournament finally began, and beyond the points obtained so far, the reality is that Guadalajara Chivas continues to show its essence from last season in relation to Club América, who has undergone a metamorphosis worthy of mention. The blue and white squad has had many changes in the last few months since the arrival of Guillermo Almada in place of André Jardine. Under this context, there is a point that few people talk about but that clearly puts América below Chivas in this 2026 Apertura. ## In what area is Chivas better than Club América in the 2026 Apertura? After the way they moved in this transfer market, the Guadalajara Chivas team was crowned, according to the specialized platform Transfermarkt, as the team with the most expensive squad in Mexican football, which makes them the number 1 candidate for the title. ## Why is Chivas the most expensive team in Mexican football? The increase in the value of Chivas' squad is not only due to the good level of their players (which increases their cost) and the project they have generated in the last year, but also to the arrival of men like Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castañeda, for whom the Guadalajara paid less than 10 million dollars. ## What comes next? With the most expensive squad in Mexican football, Chivas is preparing to face Santos Laguna in their next game, which will take place on August 17, 2026. Currently, Chivas is in 12th position in the Liga MX table, with 4 points and a streak of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 3 games. Additionally, Chivas has scored 2 goals and received 3 goals in the current season, giving them a -1 goal difference.