The Clausura 2026 has just begun, but the signs are clear: Guadalajara are not only winning, they are convincing. With three wins in three matches, a defined identity, and standout individual performances, Gabriel Milito’s side has established itself as the team playing the best football at the start of the competition.
That’s why we present 10 facts that reflect their excellent work and make it clear that El Rebaño Sagrado has started CL26 at full throttle.
1. Total balance: goals scored and defensive reliability
Chivas currently boast the second-best attack in the tournament with 5 goals scored, and at the same time the best defense, having conceded just once. A team that attacks with conviction and defends with discipline.
2. Control through possession
One of the clearest trademarks of Milito’s Guadalajara is ball control. After three matchdays, Chivas are the team with the most completed passes in the tournament (1,324), reflecting a clear and well-executed idea.
3. A team that proposes and shoots
Their attacking aggressiveness is also reflected in the numbers: Chivas are the second team with the most shots on goal in the tournament, with 43, showing constant ambition in the opponent’s half.
4. Consistency throughout the football year
With their first 9 points of CL26, Guadalajara now have 38 points in the football year, ranking as the fourth-best team in that period, just six points behind leaders Toluca. This is not a brief moment of form — it’s consistency.
5. Trust in the Rojiblanca Academy
Chivas’ identity remains firm. They are the team with the most minutes played by young players in the tournament (675), reaffirming their commitment to developing homegrown talent.
6. ‘Piojo’, the best of Matchday 3
After his brilliant performance against Gallos, Roberto Alvarado was named Liga MX Player of the Matchday for Round 3, leading with both talent and personality.
7. Armando González, a guarantee of goals
The reigning top scorer shows no signs of slowing down: Armando González is also the current top scorer of CL26 with 2 goals in 3 matches, confirming that his scoring instinct remains intact.
8. Precision and leadership
Game control is backed by individual quality. Chivas have three players in the Top 10 for completed passes in the tournament:
Omar Govea (2nd, with 177)
Luis Romo (8th, with 163)
José Castillo (10th, with 162)
9. Bryan González, pure imbalance
On the left flank, Bryan González has become a constant weapon: he is the third player in the league with the most successful offensive one-on-ones (6), providing depth and danger.
10. Efraín Álvarez, a key weapon on set pieces
A stat that highlights his attacking influence: Efraín Álvarez is the player with the most corner kicks taken in the tournament (14), playing a key role in the creation of set-piece opportunities.
