Chivas absolutely dominated Atlético San Luis this afternoon, walking away with a commanding 3-0 victory at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2026. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement that started almost before the whistle even settled.
The Early Blitz Leaves San Luis Stunned
Seriously, these guys came out firing like a rocket. Guadalajara already had a massive 0-2 lead before the 10-minute mark! It was pure player mobility and attackers just *finishing* everything. That quickly let the Rojiblancos take total control. First up, in the 6th minute, ‘Piojo’ whipped in a dangerous cross from the right. Sandoval got a shot off, it smashed off the post, bounced right off the San Luis goalkeeper Andrés Sánchez, and then… *in*. Talk about an unlucky bounce, but Chivas gets the lead! Just three minutes later, in the 9th minute, El Rebaño struck again. A brilliant layoff from Sepúlveda set up Marín, who unleashed an exquisite volley straight into the back of the net. And yeah, before all that, Ricardo Marín even had a shot on goal from the edge of the box in the first minute, forcing a save. The intent was there from the jump.
Locking It Down and Finishing Strong
Once they had that lead, coach Gabriel Milito’s squad showed some serious game management and composure. Even with the Chivahermanos cheering their hearts out in San Luis Potosí, Atlético tried to respond, but there was never any real threat to Chiverío’s defense. It was solid. That defensive security allowed Guadalajara to really put the game away. In the 80th minute, ‘Richy’ Ledezma got into the box from the right. Everyone expected a cutback, right? Nah, he just fired a shot right past the keeper, who didn’t even have a chance. Game over, 3-0! San Luis had a late chance in the 85th minute, with Kevin Castañeda hitting a powerful shot from outside the box that flirted with the top corner but went just wide. Small relief for them, but too little, too late. This win boosts Chivas to 14 points and temporarily into second place. Consistency? Milito has definitely found it.
What a performance! Chivas proved today that they are a force to be reckoned with. Next week, they are heading back home. They host Pumas in Jornada 8 of AP26 on Sunday, September 13, at 7:07 PM. You know they’ll be looking to keep this momentum going!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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