After four rounds of Apertura 2026, four of the five players called up by Mexico's national team have accumulated the most minutes in Liga MX. Raúl Rangel, Luis Romo, Roberto Alvarado, and Brian Gutiérrez lead the list with 360, 360, 360, and 278 minutes respectively. Armando González, the fifth selected player, added 194 minutes after his return to Chivas.
Raúl Rangel, with full minutes in World Cup and Apertura 2026
The goalkeeper was a starter in all Mexico's World Cup matches, including the game against England where he conceded a goal. In Apertura 2026, he kept his goal clean in the victory against Santos and conceded two goals in the defeat against Toluca.
Roberto Alvarado, key for Javier Aguirre and Gabriel Milito
The winger accumulated 420 minutes in the World Cup, registering three assists. In Apertura 2026, he scored two goals against Juárez and played all 90 minutes in every match.
Luis Romo, fundamental in Chivas' midfield despite criticism
The midfielder played 360 minutes in Apertura 2026, including a goal against South Korea in the World Cup. Despite criticism, he solidified his position in Gabriel Milito's team.
Brian Gutiérrez, the fourth player with the most minutes in Chivas
The player was a starter in the first two World Cup matches and added 278 minutes in Apertura 2026. In the World Cup, he played 198 minutes, entering as a substitute in some matches.
Armando González, from World Cup with Mexico, returning to Chivas and heading to Greece
The forward played 14 minutes in the World Cup and returned to Chivas to add 194 minutes in Apertura 2026. He was eventually sold to Olympiacos, ending his minutes in the tournament.
