It was a complete night in Guadalupe, Nuevo León. Chivas showcased high-level football and, when it mattered most, displayed composure and character to secure the win. With this result, the team reached 30 points and strengthened its grip on first place in Liga MX.
Home or away—it doesn’t matter. Guadalajara outplayed its opponent once again, capping off a perfect week with 9 points from 3 matches and impressive attacking efficiency. The team’s high pressing and tactical work under Gabriel Milito were reflected in the three goals scored, further establishing Chivas as a serious title contender.
Although the home side pushed late in the match, the Rebaño showed resilience to manage the closing moments. And once again, the spotlight belongs to Raúl Rangel, who proved why he’s considered Mexico’s top goalkeeper. In the final play of the match, he saved a penalty with authority—securing the victory in dramatic fashion.
Chivas will not have Liga MX action next weekend due to the March FIFA break. However, fans in Los Angeles are already preparing to welcome the team for the Clásico Tapatío at BMO Stadium on Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 PM.
Goals
17’ – Armando González finished a one-on-one after a high turnover to open the scoring.
46’ – José Castillo combined outside the box and placed a right-footed shot into the far corner.
54’ – Bryan González scored a stunning long-range strike into the top corner.
87’ – Uroš Đurđević pulled one back for Monterrey.
92’ – Ricardo Chávez added another for the hosts.
Key moments
15’ – Omar Govea fired over the bar after a well-worked team move.
27’ – Armando González nearly completed his brace but missed from a tight angle.
90+’ – GAME SAVED! Raúl Rangel stopped a last-minute penalty to seal the win.
Final Score
Monterrey 2–3 Chivas
Referee: Víctor Alfonso Cáceres Hernández
Venue: Estadio Monterrey
Lineups
Monterrey: Luis Cárdenas (C); Ricardo Chávez, Gerardo Arteaga, Carlos Salcedo, Luis Reyes; Fidel Ambriz, Luca Orellano, Jorge Rodríguez, Cristian Reyes; Uroš Đurđević, Roberto De la Rosa.
Head Coach: Nicolás Sánchez
Guadalajara: Raúl Rangel; Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, José Castillo; Richard Ledezma, Rubén González (C), Omar Govea, Bryan González; Roberto Alvarado, Ángel Sepúlveda, Armando González.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito
