Guadalajara will kick off its participation in the 2025 Apertura against a very tough opponent with whom it also has a long history. That's right, the Rebaño Sagrado will visit León to face the Panzas Verdes on Matchday 2, and today we will take a look back at the rivalry throughout the short tournaments, which has been favorable for the Guadalajara team.
The short tournament format in Mexican soccer began in 1996, and since then, Chivas and León have faced each other 43 times, 40 in the league and 3 in the Copa MX. The overall record favors Guadalajara, which has won 18, tied 12, and lost 13.
Within this record, there is one match that stands out in particular. In the 2015 Apertura, the Rebaño Sagrado was crowned Copa MX champion at the Esmeraldas' home stadium after beating them 0-1 with a goal by Oswaldo Alanís.
When it comes to matches between Chivas and León at the Nou Camp, the Rojiblancos also have the upper hand. In total, they have faced each other 22 times at the Panzas Verdes' home ground, with the record standing at 10 wins for Guadalajara, 4 draws, and 8 losses.
While the statistics favor Chiverío, it is a reality that this Saturday's match will not be easy for Gabriel Milito's team, who want to start the 2025 Apertura on the right foot and reaffirm what they showed in the preseason.
