The home team Chivas showcased their might as they overwhelmed León with a staggering 5-0 victory in the ninth round of the Apertura. Goals from Brian Gutiérrez (36’), Santiago Sandoval (46’), Armando González (65’, penalty), Ángel Sepúlveda (89’), and Hugo Camberos (53’) sealed the fate of La Fiera.
León fought valiantly but failed to find the net, with Daniel Aguirre almost extending the lead in the dying moments of the match, only to be denied by the post in the 89th minute.
Santiago Sandoval emerged as the standout player, contributing significantly to Chivas’ success with a goal and multiple attempts on goal (5 shots). Defensively, Brian Gutiérrez was crucial, not only for his solid performance but also for scoring a goal.
Chivas’ coach, Gabriel Milito, set his team up in a 5-2-3 formation, with Raúl Rangel guarding the goal, and a defensive line consisting of Brian Gutiérrez, José Castillo, Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, and Bryan González. The midfield featured Fernando González and Santiago Sandoval, while the attacking trio included Roberto Alvarado, Armando González, and Efraín Álvarez.
On the other hand, León, managed by Alejandro Corona, took to the field in a 4-4-2 setup, with Óscar García in goal, supported by Iván Moreno, Stiven Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverría, and Sebastián Vegas in defense. The midfield comprised Ángel Estrada, Juan Domínguez, Iván Rodríguez, and Daniel Arcila, while Ismael Díaz and Diber Cambindo led the attack.
The match was officiated by Jorge Camacho Peregrina at the Estadio Akron.
In the next round, Chivas will travel to face CF Monterrey, while León will take on Atl. de San Luis in an away match. Chivas looks forward to their upcoming challenge as they prepare for the Tapatío classic against their fierce rivals.
This emphatic win brings Chivas to the top of the table with 27 points, while León is currently positioned 16th with just 10 points.
Substitutions for Chivas:
70’ – Armando González for Ricardo Marín, José Castillo for Gilberto Sepúlveda, Efraín Álvarez for Jonathan Padilla
71’ – Santiago Sandoval for Hugo Camberos and Diber Cambindo for José Alvarado
77’ – Fernando González for Ángel Sepúlveda
Yellow Cards for Chivas:
34’ – Gilberto Sepúlveda
Substitutions for León:
45’ – Ángel Estrada for Jordi Cortizo, Daniel Arcila for Fernando Beltrán, Juan Domínguez for Salvador Reyes
87’ – Ismael Díaz for Rogelio Funes Mori
Yellow Cards for León:
2’ – Sebastián Vegas and 52’ – Rodrigo Echeverría
Red Card for León:
15’ – Jordi Cortizo (Direct red)