Luis Romo and Chivas seek to conquer Vasco Aguirre

Luis Romo and company seek to shine in Chivas to secure their ticket to the World Cup.

Chivas, the hotbed of the Mexican National Team (or at least they hope so)

If there is something that Mexican soccer loves, it is the eternal discussion about which team contributes the most players to the National Team. And this season, Chivas seems to be in *”pick me, Vasco”* mode, with Luis Romo, “Tala” Rangel, Roberto Alvarado and Efraín Álvarez juggling to get the attention of Javier Aguirre. Yes, the same Aguirre who has a more exclusive list than the backstage of a Bad Bunny concert.

Romo, the midfielder who can also play defense (because in Mexico multitasking is the law), made it clear that what they do in the Flock will be key to their World Cup dream: *”We know that what you do in your club is what projects you for a World Cup”*. That is, he basically said: *”If you break it in Chivas, Vasco puts you on the radar; if you screw up, oblivion and an eternal meme awaits you.”*.

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The competition in El Tri: between pride and *”there you look”*

The player not only spoke about his own dream, but also gave a *shoutout* to those who already shone in the Copa América and the Gold Cup: *”I hope new talents continue to emerge and the competition becomes more difficult”*. Translation: *”I hope no one takes my place, but if it happens, then no way.”*.

And of course, we couldn’t miss the nod to the AKRON Stadium, the home of Chivas, where the National Team will play its second game of the Group Stage. Romo, with his heart in his hand (and probably a Tri t-shirt under the Chivas one), confessed: *”I’m excited to live it, to feel that pride of being in your country with your people”*. I mean, he’s already imagining the epic tiktoks and the screams of *”Mexico, Mexico!”* while he runs like there’s no tomorrow.

So, in summary: Chivas wants to be the star factory of El Tri, Romo wants his ticket to the World Cup, and Vasco Aguirre has in his hands the power to make or break dreams. Who said football wasn’t a Netflix drama?

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Chivas without excuses: Luis Romo demands the title

Luis Romo assures that Chivas must be champion and that the excuses are over.

Last tournament, Chivas left a bitter taste when they were eliminated by Cruz Azul in the semifinals. The team arrived depleted by the absence of five called up to the Mexican National Team. Now, with the full squad and new reinforcements, the message is clear.

“We have to be champions… the objectives are no longer to reach the Liguilla, it is no longer the first places, it is no longer to get to the semifinals. Today is completely the championship,” declared Luis Romo.

The midfielder was one of those selected and knows that there are no more excuses. The additions seek to strengthen the team. “Something very big is being created. The only objective is to win,” he added.

Despite the clear goals, Romo acknowledged that they must improve. In the debut of Apertura 2026, Chivas fell at home against Toluca with a very poor display.

“We have to improve, learn a lot from that game, because again Toluca makes us pay with that hierarchy of a team that has been champion,” he said.

For the red and white captain, teams like the Red Devils are the ideal parameter. “To be champions and really compete, those are the rivals we have to beat.”

Romo concluded: “We want to be champions, but we have to grow, be more forceful, decisive, stop making mistakes. The only objective is to win. We don’t think about anything other than going step by step.”

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Xolos vs León: duel of the needy on the border

Xolos receives León in search of its second consecutive victory in the Apertura 2025.

Xolos vs León: duel of the needy on the border

The Xolos de Tijuana return to action this Friday when they host León at the Caliente Stadium. The match corresponds to Matchday 2 of Apertura 2025.

In their debut, the border team beat Tigres 3-1, taking advantage of the rival’s mistakes. For their part, the Panzas Verdes fell 2-3 at home against Atlas and will seek to get back on track.

The words of Sebastián Abreu

The Xolos coach, Sebastián Abreu, highlighted in a press conference his satisfaction with the three points against Tigres. “We are happy for the victory, but we know that there are things to improve, such as the dead ball. In football, winning is much easier,” said the strategist.

Balanced track record

The history between both teams is even. They have faced each other 39 times: 15 wins for each and 9 draws. However, Xolos has won three of the last four duels.

Recent performance

León’s main challenge is to stabilize its lines, after showing defensive doubts against Atlas. While Tijuana seeks to start a tournament with two victories for the first time since Apertura 2024.

The match is scheduled for this Friday at 9:00 p.m. at the Caliente Stadium. It will be broadcast on Fox, Fox One and Caliente TV.

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Second date of Apertura 2026: complete schedule

Cruz Azul arrives as leader after advancing its game. Know the schedules and channels.

The second date of the Apertura 2026 tournament is completed this weekend with seven matches scheduled from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. The original calendar was modified due to the duel for the Champion of Champions between Cruz Azul and Toluca, which will be played this Saturday.

Hence, both clubs brought forward their matches for matchday 2 last Tuesday. The results: Cruz Azul beat Puebla 2-1 and consolidated itself as leader with six points, while Toluca fell 1-2 to Pumas. With three units, Pachuca, Tijuana, Atlas, Toluca, Monterrey, Necaxa, América, Puebla and Pumas follow.

Friday, July 24

  • Tijuana vs León | 9:00 p.m. | FOX and FOX One
  • Atlante vs America | 9:00 p.m. | Azteca 7, ESPN and Disney+ Premium

Saturday, July 25

  • Chivas vs FC Juárez | 17:07 hours | Amazon Prime Video
  • Santos Laguna vs Atlas | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN, ViX Premium and Disney+ Premium
  • Tigres vs Atlético de San Luis | 9:00 p.m. | Azteca 7, Disney+ Premium and FOX One

Sunday, July 26

  • Necaxa vs Monterrey | 17:00 hours | FOX and FOX One
  • Pachuca vs Querétaro | 7:00 p.m. | FOX and FOX One

All times correspond to central Mexico. The second day will close with these duels, which will define new positions in the general table.

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