Chivas Sit Second in Liga MX Apertura 2026 With League's Best Defense
The short version
- Chivas sit second in the Apertura 2026 overall standings with 18 points.
- Guadalajara have the best defense in the league and the second-best attack, with 17 goals scored.
- The team has lost only once and is unbeaten in its last eight matches.
- Five home matches remain at Estadio AKRON in the closing stretch.
Guadalajara enters the closing stretch of the Apertura 2026 with 18 points, an unbeaten run of eight matches, and five home games still to play.
Club Deportivo Guadalajara heads into the second half of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 in second place in the overall table with 18 points. Under coach Gabriel Milito, the side has developed a clearer identity over the course of the semester, combining results on the field with strong unity within the group.
The numbers point to a balanced team. Chivas have conceded fewer goals than any other club in the league, while their 17 goals scored make them the second-most prolific attack in the competition. The Rojiblancos have lost just once in the tournament and are currently on a run of eight consecutive matches without defeat.
Guadalajara remain in contention for first place in the overall standings as the decisive stretch of the championship approaches. Estadio AKRON could play a significant role, with five home fixtures still on the schedule and the support of the club's fanbase expected behind the team.
The stated challenge for the remainder of the Apertura is to maintain that level of performance, stay united, and approach the closing matches one at a time as Chivas pursue the top spot.
