The Chivas youth sides head into their Matchday 12 matchups against Tigres riding a strong run of form. They’ll look to keep the momentum going, climb the standings in their respective divisions, and build momentum as the Apertura 2026 regular season approaches its conclusion.
How Are Both Teams Coming Into the Matches?
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Cantera Rojiblanca is coming in with plenty of confidence after securing a pair of victories in the previous round’s Clásico Tapatío. The U21 side claimed a 2–0 win, taking its tally to 21 points and moving into fourth place overall. Meanwhile, the U19 team earned a 3–1 victory, reaching 24 points and also securing fourth place in the standings.
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Tigres’ youth teams, meanwhile, had contrasting results against Toluca. The U21 side suffered a 2–1 defeat and remained on 10 points in 17th place overall. The U19 team, however, picked up a 1–0 win, taking its tally to 25 points and moving into third place in the standings.
What Happened the Last Time They Met?
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The most recent meeting between el Rebaño and the Felinos at the youth level took place on Matchday 14 of the Clausura 2026. On that occasion, Chivas U21 drew 1–1 with UANL, while the U19 side suffered a painful 3–1 defeat in Zuazua.
The Rojiblanco Lowdown…
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Chivas have faced Tigres in two youth-level finals, and el Rebaño came away with the title on both occasions. The most recent was the U23 final in the Apertura 2023, when Chivas won away from home with goals from Armando González and Saúl Zamora.
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The other triumph dates back to the Clausura 2013 final in the now-defunct U20 division. In that series, Carlos Cisneros scored once and Giovani Hernández netted a brace to secure the trophy for el Rebaño.
