Dropping a dominant 5-2 rout on Xolos, Chivas proved one thing: their attack isn’t relying on a single hero. The Rebaño is building its scoring machine from every angle, uncovering answers across the pitch that are going to leave opponents scrambling. At the start of Apertura 2026, it’s clear multiple players are stepping up big time, making this explosive start no fluke at all.
Marín and Alvarado Are Lighting Up the Scoreboard
Seriously, “4K” Ricardo Marín is playing out of his mind right now. The red-and-white striker is in absolutely phenomenal form, repaying every bit of trust Gabriel Milito put in him. He’s become a massive focal point for Guadalajara’s attack, snagging 3 goals and 1 assist in just 160 minutes. That’s insane production! Beyond just burying shots, Marín is showing he can get in there and help build the play, too. Then you’ve got Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado, who’s still a total menace when it comes to taking on defenders. He matches Marín with 3 goals in the tournament, plus another assist. “Piojo’s” ability to bounce between wings, switch positions, and just create space is giving the Rebaño a completely different weapon to bust through lines and find the net.
The Milito Blueprint: Chaos For Opponents, Goals For Chivas
But it’s not just the big names. Diego Campillo and Santiago Sandoval have both chipped in with 1 goal each. Campillo is showing he can do way more than just defend, popping up in attacking areas and already having an assist. Sandoval, a young player, has brought a clinical edge, proving the kids can carry serious weight in this attack. This spread of goals and assists tells you everything: Chivas has threats everywhere. The ball can end up in the net from the striker, a defender’s late run, a winger’s incredible one-on-one move, or a breakout young talent. There isn’t just one path to create danger, and that makes Guadalajara a team with more and more ways to hurt you. This variety? It’s tied directly to the flexible structure Gabriel Milito has implemented. His players are moving constantly, rotating positions, and occupying different areas, allowing goals to come from anywhere. They can find space out wide, overload the middle, exploit late runs from deep, or just feed their forwards.
The AP26 season is still just getting started, and Chivas is clearly fine-tuning their attack. But the signs are flashing bright for everyone to see: Guadalajara has a growing squad of players ready to step up in front of goal, all powered by a system that finds answers from every single angle on the pitch. Keep an eye on the next game, because this multi-pronged attack is just getting warmed up!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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