Chivas Aim for Confirmation Against Tigres After Clásico Victory

Chivas will face Tigres in a rescheduled Apertura 2025 match, which could be a key moment for their recovery, as reported by Universal Deportes. This game was postponed from Matchday 1 due to issues at Estadio Akron and comes shortly after Guadalajara’s intense Clásico Nacional win over América.

For Gabriel Milito’s squad, the goal is to show that their victory over their biggest rivals was not just a one-time event. Chivas will be missing Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado due to an ankle injury, and young players Yael Padilla and Hugo Camberos are with Mexico’s U-20 national team for the World Cup in Chile. Despite these losses, the team aims to keep the energy from the Clásico.

The standings make this match more important. Guadalajara is currently at the bottom, but a win could lift them to 12th place and boost their confidence. Midfielder Erick Gutiérrez highlighted the significance of this period: “We’re in a process. Important matches are coming, and we need to stay humble. We understand the coach’s ideas and want to keep that approach.”

Chivas’ schedule is challenging, as they will also play reigning champions Toluca at home this weekend. For Milito, these back-to-back matches are an opportunity to establish his tactics and lead the team away from inconsistency.

Tigres, known for their quality and ambition, aim to secure points to stay competitive in the league. For Chivas, this match will reveal if their Clásico win marks the beginning of a real turnaround or if it was just a brief peak.