Guadalajara will have a very interesting test this Sunday on Matchday 5 of the Clausura 2023 against Querétaro, in addition to seeking their first points at home, they will have to defeat an opponent that offers one of the scenarios that is most difficult for the Rebaño.
What sort of game awaits Chivas?
To have a much clearer picture, this match has an indirect relationship with what Guadalajara experienced in San Luis, where the rival defended very close to their goal from start to finish. Los Gallos usually propose this type of approach against Los Tapatíos, so Veljko Paunovic's men will need to show a significant improvement in their positional attack to open up the Queretaro backline.
How can this be achieved?
Chivas will have a lot of ball possession, so they will have to take advantage of it with playmaking and creativity in the final third of the pitch , in order to generate scoring chances.
Creativity in passing, dribbling, driving and occupying space. It will be essential for the Rebaño Sagrado to play soccer similar to the style shown in the first 60 minutes against Toluca.
What should Guadalajara keep an eye out for?
Due to the fact that there will be a lot of people in attack, Chivas' defensive block will play ahead of the midfield, so counterattacks and direct play will be the Gallos' main weapons.
Mauro Gerk's team has good players to attack long spaces, such as Ángel Sepúlveda and 'Pantera' Zúñiga, who were starters in the Gallos' last match. This is where the Rebaño's central defenders play a key role, as in addition to the weight they have with the ball, they will have to be in tune when anticipating or defending on the open pitch.
Which players could be key for El Chiverío?
Having said that, if they start, Fernando Beltrán, Roberto Alvarado and Pavel Pérez might be right keys to open Querétaro's lock. Beltrán, because of his ability at organizing the attack plus his skills short dribbling, 'Piojo' for his striking and his ability to leave opponents behind, and Pavel for his explosive short passing.
