How Are Chivas Coming Into Their Match Against Pumas?
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Guadalajara has another date with the República Rojiblanca and will look to make Estadio AKRON count once again when it hosts Pumas this Sunday in a Matchweek 8 clash of the Apertura 2026.
The Rebaño Sagrado heads into this match with the goal of remaining among the top spots in the standings and earning 3 points that would allow it to stay in the fight for the top of the General Table. In addition, Guadalajara will look to extend its unbeaten streak against the auriazules to 10 matches.
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We know the Nación Rojiblanca is ready to support the most beloved team in Mexico, so here are the key facts you need to know ahead of the match against the university side.
How Are They Coming Into the Match?
- Guadalajara heads into this game after defeating Atlético de San Luis 3-0 at Estadio Libertad Financiera, a result that earned the Rebaño 3 important points and temporarily moved it into second place in the General Table with 14 points.
- Meanwhile, Pumas defeated León 3-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in their postponed Matchweek 7 game, moving them into 11th place in the standings.
Estadio AKRON Is Rojiblanco Territory Against Pumas!
Guadalajara has built an authentic stronghold against the university side when playing at home. In the last 9 meetings between Chivas and Pumas at Estadio AKRON, the Rebaño Sagrado boasts a record of 6 wins and 3 draws. CLICK HERE to learn more about the history that overwhelmingly favors the Rebaño.
The Rebaño knows all about scoring goals against Pumas. Relive HEREGuadalajara’s best goals against UNAM and vote for your favorite!
Where to Watch the Match Live?
- Chivahermanos always want to be there for Chivas, no matter where or when they play. CLICK HERE for all the details and the channels where you can watch Chivas vs Pumas from Matchweek 8 of the Apertura 2026 LIVE.
Latest Lineups
Guadalajara: 1 Raúl Rangel; 3 Diego Campillo, 7 Luis Romo (C), 23 Daniel Aguirre, 28 Rubén González, 6 Omar Govea, 14 Hugo Camberos, 30 Santiago Sandoval, 25 Roberto Alvarado, 9 Ángel Sepúlveda and 17 Ricardo Marín.Head Coach: Gabriel Milito
Pumas: 1 Keylor Navas; 7 Rodrigo López, 6 Nathan Silva, 5 Rubén Duarte, 12 Cristian Calderón, 18 Víctor Arteaga, 45 Pedro Vite, 21 Uriel Antuna, 14 Luciano Herrera, 23 Juninho Vieira, 31 Robert Morales.Head Coach: Esteban Solari
Who Will Be In Charge of Officiating?
- Referee: Maximiliano Quintero Hernández
- Assistant Referee 1: Karen Janett Díaz Medina
- Assistant Referee 2: Francisco Javier González De La Mora
- Fourth Official: Aldo Ballesteros Barba
- VAR: Adonai Escobedo González
- AVAR: Abraham De Jesús Quirarte Contreras