There is excellent news for Guadalajara ahead of the end of the Clausura 2024, as, in addition to recording their second win and getting within striking distance of the direct qualification places for the Final Phase, the general sensations are positive. The 3-2 win over Puebla left a lot to analyze and here we will break it down.
General analysis
As expected, Chivas took control of the ball and looked for the rival goal from the start of the match. With Chicharito's runs down the field, Cade Cowell's variation of lanes, and Roberto Alvarado's hyperactivity, the Rebaño caused mismatches in the La Franja backline, as it took them out of their zone and forced them to defend very long spaces.
Guadalajara was denied a goal on several occasions, but with patience and taking advantage of the rival's defensive lapses, they managed to do the first damage that proved to be definitive, as, after Hernández's goal, the match went in the red and white's favor.
It is a fact that the starting 11 gave a fantastic performance, but we cannot ignore the influence of those who came on as substitutes in the second half. This is very valuable for Fernando Gago and company since in the toughest part of the tournament they will be able to count on almost all their players.
The most outstanding players
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández: The historic striker had a fantastic night, as, in addition to scoring the 1-0, he was a differential with the ball. He was close to the plays to act as support and enable those who came from the second line. In addition, Guadalajara's 14 set up 2 goal balls in the 55 minutes he was on the field.
Roberto Alvarado: The 'Piojo' is still in a spectacular moment, whether starting on the wing or as one of the Rebaño's inside players. His impact on the field is undeniable, and not only is he capable of playing in any area of the field, but also with his controls, turns, and dribbles he facilitates Guadalajara's progressions and attacks. He scored the third goal and provided 1 assist.
Erick Gutiérrez: The red-and-white midfielder looks more and more established in Fernando Gago's structure, as he not only contributes a lot in defensive tasks, but he is also a valuable element in offensive phases with his passes and the way he charges the area. Guti scored the second goal of the match after an assist from Fernando Beltrán.
Chivas vs Puebla statistics
- Roberto Alvarado is Chivas' top goal scorer in the tournament with 5 assists. As if that were not enough, the Rebaño always wins when 'Piojo' registers an assist (Toluca, Juárez, Pumas, Rayados, and Puebla).
- Chivas is undefeated in the Clausura 2024 when scoring first, having won 6 and drawn 1.
- Erick Gutiérrez and Fernando Beltrán were the greatest passing connections for the Rebaño in Matchday 14, with 13 passes between them.
- This is the fifth time since his arrival at Chiverío that Alvarado has closed a match with a goal and an assist.
- This is the second game of the tournament in which Chivas has not registered any offside. The first was against America on Game Day 12.
- Javier Hernández scored again with Guadalajara 4999 days later. The last time this was done was on July 30, 2010, against Manchester United, at the inauguration of the Akron Stadium.
- Fernando Beltrán was the player who created the most chances for the Rebaño with 3. In addition, 'Nene' was the player who made the most passes in the final third with 14.
- Erick Gutiérrez was the player with the most ball recoveries with 11.
The numbers of the match
- Chivas had 52% possession
- 1.44 for XG, to 1.09 for La Franja.
- Guadalajara registered 18 shots, 7 of which were on goal.
- 419 passes attempted, 81% of which were successful.
- 125 passes in the final third (77% accuracy)
