This week feels different. El Clásico de México is just days away, and it’s impossible not to get excited about experiencing another chapter in the greatest rivalry in Mexican soccer. Backed by the Rojiblanca Nation, Gabriel Milito’s Chivas have transformed Estadio AKRON into a true fortress, and against Las Águilas, they will look to keep that trend alive.
Impeccable performances, supported by the stats, highlight the great moment being experienced by Mexico’s most popular and beloved team, which will aim to extend its unbeaten home streak to eight matches—currently 6 wins and 1 draw. It has been nearly five months since the Rebaño last dropped points as host.
The run began on Matchday 10 of the Apertura 2025 with a 3-1 victory over Necaxa, marking the start of the high-level soccer display Guadalajara has accustomed fans to. That was followed by a 2-0 win over Mazatlán and an unforgettable 4-1 triumph in the Clásico Tapatío, along with a tactical masterclass in a 4-2 win over Rayados on the final matchday of the previous semester, plus a 0-0 draw against Cruz Azul in the first leg of the Quarterfinals. The CL26 kicked off with the same momentum: 2-0 against Pachuca and 2-1 versus Querétaro to maintain a perfect record at home.
During that stretch, the Guadalajara side scored 17 goals at the Rojiblanca Fortress, with one particularly interesting detail: Armando 'Hormiga' González found the net in every single victory, cementing his status as the top scorer of the AP25. Defensive solidity has also defined Chivas during this run, conceding just 5 goals—fewer than one per match.
El Clásico de México not only brings extra motivation as a special occasion for the Chivahermanos, but it also presents an opportunity for Milito’s team to once again prove that at Estadio AKRON, the Rojiblanca Nation truly becomes a real 12th player.
