The Cantera Rojiblanca had a remarkable Saturday as both the U-21 and U-19 teams from Guadalajara triumphed over Atlético de San Luis during Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026. The U-21 squad set the tone early with a convincing 3-1 victory, followed by the U-19 team, which secured a 2-0 win, marking a perfect day for the academy.
The U-21 match began with Guadalajara displaying intense energy and determination. Raúl Martínez opened the scoring just six minutes into the game, giving the Rebaño a quick lead. This momentum continued, as Gael García doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, showcasing the team's offensive prowess. The Rojiblanca's dominance was further emphasized when Hugo Mata netted the third goal just before halftime, making it 3-0.
Despite the significant deficit, Atlético de San Luis showed resilience in the second half, with Jesús Borjas scoring in the 51st minute to reduce the gap to 3-1. However, Guadalajara maintained their composure and held onto their lead, ultimately securing the victory. The match took place at C.E. La Presa Stadium, under the officiating of Juan Antonio Rodríguez Espinoza.
In the U-19 matchup, Guadalajara continued their winning streak against Atlético de San Luis, with a final score of 2-0. The young Chivas took the lead in the 15th minute, thanks to Edgar Vargas, who was instrumental in the match. The team controlled the game effectively, maintaining their narrow lead until the closing moments. Vargas sealed the victory with his second goal in the 88th minute, confirming the three points for the Rojiblanco side.
This double win not only reflects the strength of the Guadalajara academy but also highlights their ongoing development and competitiveness in the Apertura 2026. Both teams are showing promising signs as they navigate through the season, aiming for strong finishes in their respective categories.
Lineups for both matches were as follows:
Atlético de San Luis U-21: Artemio Olvera; Fabio Martínez, Christopher Monjarás, Luis Carrillo, Yoshimar Molina; Bruno Gómez, Cristian Mares, Ángel Reyes; Erick Espinosa, Alan Sandoval, Marcelo Rangel. Head coach: Raul Chabrand.
Guadalajara U-21: Ángel Romero; Diego Rosales, Ángel Brambila, Zinedine Hernández; Emiliano Rodríguez, Diego Covarrubias, Raúl Martínez, Hugo Mata; Gerson Gutiérrez, Gael García, Anwar Ben Rhouma. Head coach: Luis Arce.
Atlético de San Luis U-19: Jorge Martínez; Francisco Aguirre, Gael Rubí, Kevin Martínez; Abad Vargas, Víctor Zamora, Luis Hernández; Said Velázquez, Maddox Montalvo, Brayan Martínez, Marcelo Santa María. Head coach: José Bello.
Guadalajara U-19: Hugo Juárez; Dilan Ruiz, Diego Ponce, Omar Dueñas, Dylan Avelar; Joseph González, Edgar Vargas, Jorge Lewis, Emmanuel Avilés, Aldrin Mariaca, Luis Villaseñor. Head coach: Alberto Ascencio.
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