The strong form Chivas is enjoying in the Clausura 2026 is no coincidence. The collective solidity, clarity in the playing idea, and the conviction with which the team competes are a direct reflection of a project that has taken root: Gabriel Milito’s. And if there is one match that clearly defines that identity, it is the most recent clash against Atlético de San Luis.
A night that set the course
The latest meeting between the Rojiblancos and the Potosinos took place on Matchday 3 of the Apertura 2025, inside a blazing Fortaleza Rojiblanca. What seemed like just another fixture on the calendar turned into a true statement of identity.
Atlético San Luis struck first and took an early lead, but Chivas did not lose its composure. Far from abandoning their approach, the team maintained high pressing, ball circulation, and the courage to keep attacking. That loyalty to the idea became the first major message of Milito’s cycle: even when trailing, the Rebaño does not negotiate its way of playing.
Resilience as a flag
Cade Cowell equalized the score just before halftime, but Atlético San Luis regained the lead shortly after—and once again, Chivas responded. Constant pressure forced a defensive error that resulted in an own goal, restoring parity.
Every blow received was met with an immediate response from Guadalajara. The team not only endured adversity, but grew stronger because of it.
The hallmark of a team that never gives up
The ending was worthy of a night that is still remembered with emotion within the project. Armando 'Hormiga' González came off the bench and, with only a few minutes on the field, delivered in the biggest moments, scoring a brace in the 83rd and 89th minutes to seal the dramatic 4-3 victory. More than just three points, it was confirmation: Chivas had built an identity.
That performance not only set 'La Hormiga' on the path toward the AP25 scoring title, it also strengthened the collective belief of a team that understood that competing until the very last minute is part of its essence.
The present is explained by that match
With that precedent as a reference, Chivas travels to Potosí this Saturday with the intention of reaffirming everything they have been building since then: a proactive, united, and hungry team. Under the guidance of Gabriel Milito, the Rebaño has made it clear that they know how to play good football and that they never drop their arms.
More than just another match, the clash against Atlético de San Luis represents a new opportunity to continue honoring that identity and to chase a fourth consecutive victory in the Clausura 2026.
