Amid an outstanding atmosphere, fueled by the support of the Rojiblanca Nation, Guadalajara stood strong at Estadio AKRON and claimed victory in a new edition of El Clásico de México against América. The result confirmed that the great moment Chivas is experiencing is no coincidence, but rather the consequence of constant work under the leadership of Gabriel Milito.
After the match, the Rebaño’s manager analyzed his team’s performance and, although he valued the win, made it clear that the road is still long to reach the ultimate objective. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining humility, strengthening communication, and building trust within the group, aware of the privilege and responsibility that comes with representing this institution.
Gabriel Milito’s words after the victory in El Clásico de México:
“It leaves me with very good feelings. The team played a great match: we made the difference in the first half and in the second we were very serious and solid. Even though América modified their attacking structure, we ended up controlling the game very well.”
“It was a very hard-fought victory, at times playing very well and being superior, and it was deserved because of the team’s individual and collective performance.”
“We give this win the value it deserves, considering it was a Clásico.”
“We have a group where everyone pushes forward, whether they play more or fewer minutes. We’re clear about what we want, and for that we need the whole group. That’s why I had no doubts about any player today.”
“We continue to analyze what we’re doing well and what we can improve. There’s still a long road ahead to achieve the objective we set for ourselves.”
“The group understands that every match is important and that each one has its own level of difficulty. We don’t change our behavior depending on the opponent; we aim to have a defined identity, with the nuances each match requires.”
“We like people to believe in the team, to enjoy how it plays and the passion it shows defending this jersey. For them to feel identified is very important for the health of a club and an institution as big as Guadalajara.”
“I know this group has the humility to continue on this path. We cannot move even a centimeter away from that dynamic.”
“We want to compete with desire, passion, and hunger.”
“I strongly believe in dialogue and human contact. That relationship between people must exist. The players must respect my decisions, but for me the human factor is essential to build the trust so they feel comfortable approaching me and talking about any day-to-day situation.”
“I trust them a lot and I need them to trust themselves as much as I do. When a footballer plays with confidence, security, and responsibility, he performs more and better. That is built through daily work, but also through dialogue and communication.”
“I’m very happy with the group’s behavior. Everyone is ready to contribute and transmit positive feelings. Sustaining that is a challenge, but it’s possible if we fight and give our maximum effort.”
“While we were more dominant in the first half, in the second we also had our chances and were a team in control to neutralize the opponent. I think at least one more goal would have been fair.”
“We are a strong group. We need everyone’s positive energy and to be clear about the dream we’re going to fight for in every match. The final objective is clear and no one is going to step out of that line.”
“In every match there’s a lot at stake, but I firmly believe it can be enjoyed with responsibility. When a player combines seriousness with enjoyment, the footballing level rises and so does confidence.”
“That emotional state is necessary to perform better and we encourage it all the time. Then it must be backed up with good matches and results.”
“It doesn’t matter who is in front of us, we are fully motivated because we are a serious team.”
“We understand that we are privileged to belong to Chivas. It’s important to give our best to support this moment with good results and to transcend at this institution. The road is tough, but the group is convinced of going after that dream.”
