Guadalajara secures third consecutive playoff qualification

Guadalajara has secured its third consecutive qualification for the Liguilla phase of the Apertura 2026 tournament. Under the management of Argentine coach Gabriel Milito, the team has established a strong defensive record, conceding only 14 goals and maintaining six clean sheets, the best in the league.

During Milito's tenure, the club has scored 102 goals across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup. This performance has also earned the team a spot in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Despite this success, the team faces offensive challenges following the departure of Armando Gonzalez to Olympiacos. Statistical analysis indicates that the current trio of forwards, Santiago Sandoval, Angel Sepulveda, and Ricardo Marin, combined produce a goal average similar to Gonzalez's individual output, though with lower quality scoring opportunities.