Santos – Guadalajara – Chivas vs Santos: Rebaño Seeks Redemption After Another International Failure

Chivas vs Santos Liga MX Clash: Can Guadalajara Bounce Back?

GUADALAJARA – Chivas is set to face Santos Laguna this Sunday at the Estadio Corona, hoping to turn the page after yet another disappointing international campaign. Despite a 1-2 victory over FC Cincinnati in their final Leagues Cup 2025 match, Guadalajara was eliminated in the first phase, marking their third consecutive year of failure in international tournaments.

A History of International Disappointments for Chivas -Santos – Guadalajara

2023: Paunovic’s Promising Start Ends in Collapse

After narrowly missing the Clausura 2023 title against Tigres, Veljko Paunovic’s Chivas entered the Leagues Cup with high hopes. However, a 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati and a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City knocked them out early, signaling the beginning of the end for Paunovic, who was later fired after a Liga MX quarterfinal exit.

2024: Gago’s Double Heartbreak Against América –

Under Fernando Gago, Chivas returned to the Concacaf Champions Cup but suffered a brutal 0-3 loss to América in the first leg. Despite a 2-3 win in the return leg, they crashed out. Later, in the Leagues Cup, they failed to win any matches, losing to San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy on penalties.

2025: Coaching Carousel Fails to Deliver

With Óscar García and later Gerardo Espinoza at the helm, Chivas struggled in the Concacaf Champions Cup, barely advancing past Cibao FC before being thrashed 4-0 by América in the second leg. Gabriel Milito took over for the Apertura 2025, but his Leagues Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a late win over Cincinnati.

Chivas vs Santos: A Chance for Redemption

Now, Chivas shifts focus to Liga MX, where they’ll face Santos Laguna in a crucial match. With fans growing impatient, Milito must prove he can turn things around.

Key Talking Points Ahead of Santos vs Guadalajara

• Can Chivas shake off their international failures?
• Will Milito’s tactics work against Santos?
• How will Santos exploit Chivas’ defensive weaknesses?

Final Thoughts

Chivas’ third straight year of international disappointment has left fans frustrated. A strong performance against Santos Laguna could be the first step toward rebuilding trust.