Chivas are set to face Toluca in the opening fixture of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 season. The encounter, part of Jornada 1, will see a managerial battle between two Argentine coaches. Gabriel Milito leads the Rebaño, while Antonio Mohamed takes charge of the Diablos Rojos.
Recent Form and Guadalajara’s Home Challenge
Toluca has demonstrated strong defensive performances in recent Apertura tournaments against Chivas. The visitors have kept consecutive clean sheets, securing a 0-0 draw and a 0-3 victory in their last two meetings in Apertura competitions.
Guadalajara’s most recent home triumph against the Mexiquense side occurred in the Clausura 2024 Quarter-Finals. That victory was sealed by a goal from Víctor Guzmán, who has since rejoined Toluca for the current semester.
Continental Success and Liga MX Away Record
Toluca arrives at this fixture following a successful continental campaign. The club is the reigning champion of the Concacaf Champions Cup. This triumph secures Toluca a place in the Intercontinental Cup later this year and qualifies them for the next edition of the Club World Cup.
However, Toluca’s away form in the Liga MX tells a different story. The team has failed to win in their last five consecutive Liga MX away matches, recording four defeats and one draw. Their last victory on the road in the league was a 2-3 win against Pumas, which took place in Jornada 9 of the Clausura 2026.
The upcoming match in Jornada 1 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 brings together two sides with contrasting recent fortunes and specific challenges.