Club Guadalajara defeated Irapuato 4-0 in a preseason friendly match at Estadio Sergio León Chávez. Ángel Sepúlveda shone in his debut with two assists, and Ricardo Marín contributed with one assist as well. The game allowed coach Gabriel Milito to test his new signings ahead of the Clausura 2026.
Guadalajara kicked off its preparation for the Clausura 2026 with a resounding 4-0 victory over Irapuato in a friendly match on December 28 at Estadio Sergio León Chávez, which was packed with fans eager to see the popular rojiblanco team.
Mexican forward Ángel Sepúlveda, who recently joined the Rebaño Sagrado, made an impressive debut. Just in the 8th minute, he assisted Roberto Alvarado for the 1-0 goal, with Alvarado tapping in inside the six-yard box. Before halftime, in the 41st minute, Sepúlveda created space for Richard Ledezma, who shot past goalkeeper Hernández for 2-0.
In the second half, Samir Inda scored the 3-0 early on. Shortly after, in the 49th minute, new signing Ricardo Marín assisted Sergio Aguayo for the 4-0. Marín nearly added a fifth but was ruled offside.
Brian Gutiérrez also debuted in this match. Milito fielded his strongest lineup, except for the absences of Armando González, Oso González, and Diego Campillo. Chivas were without Alan Pulido, Alan Mozo, and Erick Gutiérrez, who are rumored to possibly leave the club.
Irapuato, runners-up in the Apertura 2025 of the Liga de Expansión, couldn't match a solid Guadalajara despite the substitutions. Chivas' next friendly is on January 3 against Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío, part of the Copa por la Paz featuring UdeG and Rayados.
The match was broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, with Chivas as heavy favorites per betting odds.
