El Clasico de Mexico has given us countless anecdotes and epic moments, several of them at Azteca Stadium in the #CapitalRojiblanca, the venue for this Saturday's edition. Therefore, just a few days before Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2023, it's time to recall the 3 most recent matches that have been unforgettable for Guadalajara at the Santa Úrsula stadium in the recent era of these matches.
1. Chiquete's agonizing goal that put Chivas in the Grand Final.
After losing by the minimum in the first leg, the Rebaño Sagrado went to the Azteca with the task of winning by 2 goals to leave the fierce rival on the road. In the final stretch of the second leg, the Chiverío fulfilled their mission, as at 75' Alan Mozo made it 1-2 and, practically on the hour mark, Gilberto Chiquete appeared inside the box to send the ball into the back of the net with a precise header, which unleashed the red and white madness in the stands.
2. The 'Chicotazos' in the Quarterfinals
We will never forget what Cristian Calderón did against the Azulcremas in the Guard1anes 2020, the Rebaño full-back scored three goals in that quarter-final. Yes, as unreal as it may seem, Calderón scored 3 goals against the fierce rival. First, he beat Ochoa with a riflazo in the first leg at the Akron, and during the second leg at the Azteca, he repeated the dose on two occasions.
3. Penalty shootout in the Copa MX
During the 2016 Copa MX competition, Chivas eliminated the Águilas in the Semifinals and, as if that wasn't enough, it was also played at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. That night, the 90' ended in a 1-1 draw, however, in the penalty shootout 'Toño' Rodríguez played the role of hero and saved Osmar Mares' penalty to put Chiverío in the Cup final.
