This Saturday's match at the AKRON Stadium against Cruz Azul should be a turning point in the tournament for Chivas, who are determined to reflect their good form on the scoreboard and pick up three much-needed points to start climbing the overall table and get a morale boost ahead of the busy schedule ahead.
In order to beat La Máquina on matchday 7 of the 2025 Apertura, El Rebaño must minimize the defensive errors that have prevented them from picking up more points in the championship, as well as sharpening their aim in front of goal to make better use of the moments in the game. One of the key elements in the team's good performances in previous games has been Bryan González, who has contributed to the volume of play and the creation of dangerous opportunities from his position.
The new Rojiblanca signing has had a very noticeable impact, quickly earning a starting spot and playing 93% of the possible minutes (417 out of 450), starting in all five games Guadalajara has played throughout the 2025 Apertura.
He has been used mainly as a left wing-back, with ample freedom to gain height and enter the final third of the field. In addition, Gabriel Milito has deployed him as a left center back in a back three at different times during matches, a position in which he has not disappointed in his performance.
Bryan González was the player who recovered the most balls in the match against Xolos, with 8, which shows that his contribution is not only with the ball in depth, but also in defensive phases. As if that were not enough, against Tijuana, 'Cotorro' won 3 balls in his own area, leading the Rebaño in this category.
The left-back has settled in well in Gabriel Milito's system, which has allowed him to improve his statistics compared to the previous tournament. González improved his average number of total crosses and successful crosses compared to the 2025 Clausura, thanks to the areas he covers in the Guadalajara shirt.
There is no doubt that 'Cotorro' González is the player to watch for Chivas in the Week 7 clash against La Máquina, in which, with the support of the Rojiblanca Nation and the courage that the moment requires, they will seek to make a statement.
Bryan González's numbers in AP25
• 417 minutes played
• 5 games played (all as a starter)
• 166 successful passes (91%)
• 5 successful dribbles
• 5 chances created
• 5 successful tackles
• 9 clearances
• 2 interceptions
