Atlas and Chivas clash in the Clásico Tapatío on Saturday in the Copa Pacífica 2026 semifinals, a preparation tournament for the Clausura 2026. The match takes place at Estadio Jalisco at 20:45 hours. Chivas arrives after defeating Irapuato in a previous friendly.
The Clásico Tapatío returns this weekend as Atlas and Chivas face off in the Copa Pacífica 2026 semifinals, a friendly tournament organized by the Universidad de Guadalajara at Estadio Jalisco. This event serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 start.
The match is set for Saturday, January 3, at 20:45 hours, central Mexico time. Chivas, known as the Rebaño Sagrado, will play in the stadium that was once its home and aims to reach the final after a recent win over Irapuato in a friendly. Atlas, the Zorros, seeks to claim the city derby and build positive momentum before the official tournament.
Chivas' lineup features Rangel in goal, with Ledezma, Aguirre, Romo (captain), Castillo, B. González, Govea, B. Gutiérrez, Álvarez, Alvarado, and A. Sepúlveda on the field. "¡Hoy es día de #ClásicoTapatío! Our second preparation match," the club announced on social media.
The game airs live on ESPN 3 and Disney Plus streaming. Betting odds from Caliente.mx favor Chivas at -223 to win, draw at +365, and Atlas victory at +500.
On the same day at 18:00 hours, another Copa Pacífica match pits Leones Negros against Monterrey, also at Estadio Jalisco and broadcast on ESPN and Disney+. The tournament helps teams fine-tune their fitness and tactics before the Clausura.
