The Estadio Akron will host one of the most anticipated clashes of Liga MX Apertura 2025 Matchday 7: Chivas Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul. The two sides come into the match living completely different realities, which makes this encounter decisive for both their campaigns.
On one hand, Cruz Azul looks strong under Nicolás Larcamón, fighting at the top of the table and showing consistent performances that have pleased their fans. On the other, Chivas under Gabriel Milito are struggling to find form, sitting at the bottom of the standings, and desperately need points to turn their season around.
Currently, Cruz Azul sits third with 14 points, tied with Club América but just behind on goal difference. Meanwhile, Chivas are 16th, with only 4 points, sharing the same tally with Puebla and Querétaro.
Despite Cruz Azul being the clear favorite, Chivas will rely on their home crowd and historic legacy to try to pull off a much-needed win. A victory at Akron could provide both crucial points and a morale boost for the “Rebaño Sagrado.”
Chivas Injury Report
Chivas will be without Richard Ledezma and Daniel Aguirre, both sidelined with muscular injuries sustained against Xolos. Alan Pulido and José Castillo also remain out, while Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has fully recovered and is available for selection.
Chivas Squad List vs Cruz Azul
- Raúl Rangel
- Oscar Whalley
- Alan Mozo
- Bryan González
- Miguel Gómez
- Gilberto Sepúlveda
- Diego Campillo
- Miguel Tapias
- Luis Olivas
- Luis Romo
- Isaac Brizuela
- Erick Gutiérrez
- Rubén González
- Yael Padilla
- Efraín Álvarez
- Cade Cowell
- Santiago Sandoval
- Roberto Alvarado
- Hugo Camberos
- Teun Wilke
- Armando González
- Javier Hernández
Predicted Starting XI – Chivas
Raúl Rangel; Gilberto Sepúlveda, Miguel Tapias, Bryan González, Diego Campillo; Efraín Álvarez, Erick Gutiérrez, Luis Romo; Santiago Sandoval, Roberto Alvarado, Armando González.
Predicted Starting XI – Cruz Azul
Kevin Mier; Jorge Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi; Erik Lira, José Rivero, Carlos Rodríguez; José Paradela, Carlos Rotondi, Ángel Sepúlveda.
Match Details – Chivas vs Cruz Azul, Liga MX Apertura 2025
- Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2025 – Matchday 7
- Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 19:07 local time (CDMX) / 21:07 ET
- Stadium: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
