Guadalajara Chivas coach Gabriel Milito demanded merit from his squad following their 1-1 draw against Pachuca in Liga MX. Milito made clear that victories come from collective performance, not the jersey's prestige, according to a Record MX report published this Saturday. The Rebaño remains unbeaten in their last five matches and sits fourth in the table with 11 points, just two behind leaders Club America.
The Argentine manager was blunt in stating the team must play very well to win. "We understand that only winning matters here, but we also understand there are rivals who offer opposition and we are not going to win simply because we are Chivas, we are going to win if we do it very well," Milito declared. This result leaves the team with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and just one loss from the first six matchdays of the tournament.
Two of the signings for the Apertura 2026, Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castañeda, are in a process of adaptation. Milito explained that integrating into a new tactical idea takes time. "Time and adaptation, we still need to see what we want for attacking and defending. Sometimes it's complicated to adapt to a new team," the manager commented. For this reason, he has opted to start matches with players who have been working under him longer, while the newcomers settle in. Fans can track the progress of the entire squad on our squad page.
Midfielder Luis Romo has faced criticism from some fans, but Gabriel Milito came to his defense. The coach highlighted the player's importance, especially given the many defensive absences the team has faced. Milito stated that Romo has many qualities, not only for defending, and recalled his strong performances against Tijuana and in the Leagues Cup. This vote of confidence from the manager is key for a player looking to cement himself as a fundamental piece in the center of the park.
Guadalajara Chivas arrives at this point in the championship with solid form. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 6, giving them a +3 goal difference. Their five-match unbeaten run (3 wins and 2 draws) provides confidence ahead of the next fixture. The Rebaño will visit Atlético San Luis, who currently sit 16th in the standings, on September 5th. All schedule details are available in our fixtures section.
Milito's message is clear: identity and history are not enough. In a tight tournament where every point counts, daily work and execution on the pitch are what define a champion. Holding fourth place in the standings with a key match ahead, the Rebaño knows it must prove its worth every time out.
