Chivas secure 5-2 victory over Xolos in Apertura match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Guadalajara defeated Xolos 5-2 on August 23 during Matchday 5 of the Apertura 2026. The match saw Chivas improve their finishing, with notable contributions from Santiago Sandoval and Ricardo Marín, who both scored from set pieces. Head coach Gabriel Milito employed an aggressive lineup that successfully exploited the opposition's defensive structure, allowing players such as Efraín Álvarez and Roberto Alvarado to shine. Following this match, Chivas looks to maintain their momentum in upcoming fixtures.
- •Chivas scored five goals against Xolos on August 23.
- •Santiago Sandoval and Ricardo Marín scored from set pieces.
- •Guadalajara utilized a highly attacking formation.
- •Efraín Álvarez and Roberto Alvarado showcased strong performances.
- •The win marks a positive turnaround for Chivas in the tournament.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Chivas' formula for undoing Xolos
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Chivas’ Formula for Breaking Down Xolos
"Guadalajara rediscovered something it had been searching for through much of this opening stretch of the tournament: finishing. And it did so emphatically, with a 5-2 thrashing of Xolos on Matchday 5 ...
"Guadalajara finally found something it had been searching for during much of the opening stretch of the tournament: clinical finishing. And it did so emphatically, with a 5-2 win over Xolos in Matchda...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:59 PMChivas' formula for undoing Xolos
Guadalajara rediscovered something it had been searching for through much of this opening stretch of the tournament: finishing. And it did so emphatically, with a 5-2 thrashing of Xolos on Matchday 5 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:59 PMChivas’ Formula for Breaking Down Xolos
Guadalajara finally found something it had been searching for during much of the opening stretch of the tournament: clinical finishing. And it did so emphatically, with a 5-2 win over Xolos in Matchda...
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