How are Chivas shaping up for the match against Pumas?
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Guadalajara has a new appointment with the Rojiblanca Republic, where they will look to make the AKRON Stadium count once again when they host Pumas this Sunday, in a match corresponding to Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026.
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The Sacred Flock comes into this match aiming to stay among the top spots in the standings and earn 3 points that will allow them to remain in the fight for the upper part of the overall table. In addition, they will look to extend their unbeaten streak against the auriazules to 10 matches.
We know the Rojiblanca Nation is ready to support Mexico’s most beloved team, so here is the information you need to know before the match against the university side.
How are they coming in?
- Guadalajara heads into this match after beating Atlético de San Luis 3-0 at Estadio Libertad Financiera, a result that earned them 3 important points and temporarily placed them second in the overall standings with 14 points.
- For their part, Pumas defeated León 3-1 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in their pending Matchday 7 game, placing them eleventh in the standings.
The AKRON Stadium is Rojiblanco territory against Pumas!
- Guadalajara has built a true dominance over the university side when playing at home, as in the last 9 meetings between Chivas and Pumas at AKRON Stadium, the Sacred Flock boasts a record of 6 wins and 3 draws. CLICK HERE to learn about the history that overwhelmingly favors the Rebaño.
- The Rebaño knows how to score against Pumas. Relive HERE the best Guadalajara goals against UNAM and vote for your favorite!
Where can you watch the match live?
- Chivahermanos always want to support Chivas, no matter where or when they play. CLICK HERE to find out all the details and the channels where you can watch Chivas vs. Pumas live on Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026.
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 officiate? Referee: Maximiliano Quintero Hernández Assistant 1: Karen Janett Díaz Medina Assistant 2: Francisco Javier González De La Mora Fourth Official: Aldo Ballesteros Barba VAR: Adonai Escobedo González AVAR: Abraham De Jesús Quirarte Contreras
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