It is a reality that Guadalajara wanted to start the Clausura 2024 with a victory, however, the match was complex and failed to reflect on the scoreboard the footballing dominance they exercised against Santos, in the match corresponding to Matchday 1. For this reason, we present below the complete analysis of the duel between the Rebaño and the Guerreros.
The general outlook
The first 25 minutes of the match were dominated by the Red and Whites, as the team coached by Fernando Gago managed to string together good passing sequences that put the Lagunera defense in trouble. The Rebaño managed to carry the ball from side to side to set up the wingers, who performed well in individual duels.
Subsequently, Santos equalized the game, but without generating danger, which allowed Chivas to keep their defensive line high. The second half brought a refreshing version of Guadalajara, but they were unable to take advantage of the chances they had and allowed the Guerreros to strike first.
The best that Chivas showed
On a collective level, Guadalajara's most important thing was their pressure on the Laguna midfielders, who had no time to rotate or think about their decisions. In addition, Fernando Gago's team put very good pressure on Santista's attack, forcing them to play long.
Chivas's attacking mechanisms were also interesting, as they were able to carry the ball from side to side in the final third, which caused the visitors' defense to lose their composure. In fact, many of the chances generated by the Rebaño arose from this last concept, as both Alvarado and Pérez found the 1-on-1 on the wing.
The highlights
- Pavel Pérez: If there was anyone to talk about in this match, it was him. The Red-and-White striker was the Rebaño's most dangerous tool, winning many duels and making good decisions in the final meters. Every time the ball passed through his boots, Chivas made progress.
- Erick Gutiérrez: In addition to scoring the equalizer, 'Guti' had an extraordinary performance with and without the ball. He set up several teammates in space with his characteristic long runs. In defense, he corrected some dangerous actions, thanks to the accuracy of his tackles.
Conclusions
Chivas showed a good performance for the first game with Fernando Gago. It is highly noticeable that the team has focused its work on being a protagonist with the ball, so with a little time and consistency, we will surely see Guadalajara at the top of the Liga MX.
General Statistics
- 68% of possession
- 19 total shots
- 11 corner kicks
- 543 passes
- 456 accurate passes (84%)
