Chivas, with the future in their hands

Club Deportivo Guadalajara maintains complete control of its destiny in the 2025 Apertura. With only two matches remaining in the Regular Phase, Gabriel Milito's team has the opportunity to secure a direct spot in the Quarterfinals , without depending on other results. To achieve this, Chivas must win its final two matches against Pachuca and Monterrey.

The outlook is clear. With six more points, Chivas would move into the top six of the standings with 29 points . However, any slip-up could complicate their path and force them to keep a close eye on the results of other teams also vying for a top spot, such as Pachuca and Tijuana.

For the first time this season, the Guadalajara team has secured a direct playoff berth, guaranteeing their place in the Final Phase. After several setbacks and less-than-favorable results, the red-and-white-clad team has shown improvement throughout the tournament, but if they fail to secure the necessary points, they will have to settle for the Play-In tournament.

The first major challenge will come this Sunday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM, when Chivas visits the Tuzos at Estadio Hidalgo , a venue that looks promising for the red-and-white team, as they haven't lost there since the Clausura 2022. In their last three visits, they have obtained positive results with two wins and a draw, a streak they will seek to extend to get closer to their goal.

A victory against Pachuca would leave Guadalajara in an enviable position, as they would go into the final matchday with their fate in their own hands to secure a place in the quarterfinals. But if the Guadalajara team draws or loses, the situation will become much more complicated.

In that scenario, they would be forced to beat Monterrey in Matchday 17 and, in addition, hope that Pachuca doesn't win their final match against Santos. Furthermore, Chivas would also need Xolos to draw or lose in one of their two remaining matches to maintain their chances of direct qualification.

Thus, Chivas is preparing for one of the decisive moments of the season . If they manage to maintain their winning streak at the Hidalgo Stadium and finish strong at home against Rayados, the Rebaño will secure their place in the Quarterfinals, after a two-year absence.