Expectations at Guadalajara are always sky-high, and inside the locker room there is only one objective: lifting the Apertura 2026 trophy. That was the message from Luis Romo, who stated that the Rebaño has everything it needs to become champions and shared the excitement surrounding the future this team is building.
Speaking to the media at Verde Valle, the Rojiblanco captain offered an honest assessment of the season opener against Toluca, emphasized that the team has already turned the page, and reiterated the squad's commitment to getting back to winning ways this weekend against Juárez.
He also discussed the identity Gabriel Milito's team is striving to establish, the internal competition within the squad, the pride of seeing several Rojiblancos represent the Mexican National Team, and the conviction to fight until the very end for the Apertura 2026 title.
Luis Romo's Press Conference
Self-criticism after the season opener
"It was a match in which we didn't achieve what we wanted. Our performance probably wasn't what we expected, I committed the penalty, and criticism will always be accepted. Now it's about focusing on myself, continuing to work, proving to myself that I'm capable of overcoming any situation and being ready to bounce back."
Chivas' only goal: become champions
"Today, the objective is no longer talking about making the playoffs or finishing in first place. The objective is to become champions. New signings have arrived, something very special is being built, and we've already created momentum. Now we have to demand only one thing from ourselves: winning the championship."
"We're going to fight for the title. We believe we have to be champions, and we embrace that responsibility. It's no longer about hoping it happens; now we're going to pursue it with everything we have. We need to learn a lot from the match against Toluca, stop making mistakes and become more clinical."
"We're going to give everything to become champions because we have everything it takes to achieve it. That's why I'm so excited about the future of Chivas."
Commitment to La Nación Rojiblanca
"This weekend we have a great opportunity at home to get back to what we had been doing, because our fans didn't leave happy last weekend. We have to reward their support, make sure they go home happy, and make them feel represented by the team they see on the field."
The identity Guadalajara is building
"At Chivas, we're creating an identity: being a competitive team that plays good football and proves that Mexican players can succeed. There's a lot of talent, and Mexican footballers will always compete."
"Today, when you talk about Chivas to players, everyone wants to come here. Everyone wants to be part of and experience what's being built."
Internal competition with Kevin Castañeda and Jordan Carrillo
"Kevin and Jordan were key players for their previous clubs and carried the responsibility of making the difference. Now they've arrived at Chivas, where they know they'll have to compete for a place while continuing to be decisive."
Pride in the Rojiblancos representing the Mexican National Team
"Seeing 'Tala', Julián and 'Piojo' ranked among the best by FIFA is a source of pride. We see it as an achievement for all of Mexico, not just for those of us who play. We're extremely proud of what they represented."
"Chivas should also aspire to be the foundation of the Mexican National Team, just as it has been at the youth levels by developing players and proving that Mexican footballers can compete."
Luis Romo Press Conference
