Guadalajara Chivas delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over Club Tijuana in Apertura 2026 action. The match at Estadio AKRON marked the team's third consecutive win across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup under manager Gabriel Milito.
The red-and-white side took control early. They held a 3-0 halftime lead, a margin they hadn't achieved in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2024 against Juárez. Their first two goals followed an identical pattern: a cross to the near post, a flick-on, and a finish from the second line. This attacking efficiency at home has been a theme in 2026; this was the third time Chivas have scored five goals at the AKRON this year, after matches against León and Puebla in the Clausura.
Ricardo Marín was instrumental, scoring his second brace for Guadalajara. His previous double came in the Apertura 2023 against Atlas. Santiago Sandoval netted his first goal of the current tournament, while Roberto Alvarado's strike kept him as the club's top scorer in the current soccer year with four goals. Diego Campillo also found the net for the second time in his professional career.
The win pushes Chivas into fourth place in the standings with 10 points. The team extends its unbeaten run against Xolos at the AKRON to six matches, comprising five wins and one draw. For manager Gabriel Milito, this was his 26th win in charge of Chivas across 51 matches.
Roberto Alvarado heads the club's scoring chart for the cycle with four goals. He is followed by Ricardo Marín, whose brace shows his finishing ability. Contributions from multiple positions are a positive sign, with goals coming from midfielders and forwards. For a full breakdown of individual performance, the stats page provides updated data.
The Chivas squad, now turns its focus to the next league challenge. The team will aim to extend its positive run when they travel to face FC Juárez on Saturday, September 12.
