After nearly a month away from home, the Rebaño Sagrado returns to its fortress: Estadio AKRON, a venue where the team has grown strong alongside the Rojiblanca Nation. This Saturday, Guadalajara will aim to extend its unbeaten home streak to nine matches when it hosts Santos Laguna as part of Matchday 11 of the Clausura 2026.
Below, we present some of the most interesting facts ahead of the clash between the team from Guadalajara and the squad from La Laguna, a matchup that in recent years has produced positive results for the Rebaño in the Pearl of the West.
How are they coming into the match?
- After the emotional 2–1 victory in the Clásico Tapatío at Estadio Jalisco, which kept Guadalajara among the main contenders in the national championship, Gabriel Milito’s side arrives highly motivated. Thanks to that result, Guadalajara currently sits third in the Liga MX standings with 21 points.
- Meanwhile, the Guerreros are going through a difficult moment in the Clausura 2026. Despite snapping a two-year winless streak away from home with a surprising 2–1 victory over Xolos in Tijuana, they remain at the bottom of the standings with just 5 points.
Chivas, with recent dominance over Santos
- Guadalajara has won 4, drawn 4, and lost 2 of the last 10 matches against Santos. In addition, the Rebaño has gone six consecutive home games without losing to the Guerreros, with a record of four wins and two draws. For more facts and curiosities about this matchup, click on the image.
Where to watch this match
- We know Chivahermanos always keep a close eye on the team they love. Click on the image to learn about the different options available to watch the clash between the Rebaño Sagrado and the Guerreros live.
Latest lineups
- Guadalajara: Tala Rangel; Diego Campillo, Daniel Aguirre, José Castillo; Oso González, Omar Govea, Richard Ledezma, Bryan González; Piojo Alvarado, Ángel Sepúlveda, and Hormiga González.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito.
- Santos Laguna: Kevin Picón, Kevin Balanta, Bruno Amione, Emmanuel Echeverría, Javier Güémez, Carlos Gruezo, Kevin Palacios, Ezequiel Bullaude, Cristian Dájome, and Lucas Di Yorio.
Head Coach: Omar Tapia.
Match officials
- Referee: Adonai Escobedo González.
- Assistant Referee 1: Karen Janett Díaz Medina.
- Assistant Referee 2: Jesús Lorenzo Soto Dávila.
- Fourth Official: Luis Alfredo García Rodríguez.
- VAR: Joaquín Alberto Vizcarra Armenta and Jorge Antonio Sánchez Espinoza.
Going to Estadio AKRON?
- Starting this Saturday, a special traffic operation will be implemented to help fans arrive at and leave the Casa de los Mexicanos. Click on the image to check out the new ways to get to the stadium by car.
