Chivas and Querétaro will play a six-point duel this Saturday, April 20, at the Akron Stadium. The game will be about maintaining their chances of reaching one of the six places with a direct pass to the Liguilla, which is why the match on Matchday 16 will be key for both teams.
October 31, 2023, was the last time that Chivas and Queretaro met at the Estadio La Corregidora on game day 15 of the Apertura 2023. Guadalajara arrived with a similar goal to the current one: to secure 3 points that would bring them closer to the top 6 of the general table with 3 games left to play and that was how they approached the match, along with several changes to their starting lineup.
The Chiverío's first goal came quickly, with a bit of luck, but was preceded by a partnership play that was rewarded. 'Piojo' Alvarado received the ball on the right flank inside the box, faced the rival defense and, faced with the coverage of the rival defense, gave it to 'Nene' Beltrán, who took a first-time shot; the goalkeeper Allison fisted the ball away, but it hit a defender and was left to the advantage of Erick Gutiérrez, who had only to push it into the net at 9'.
The team then coached by Veljko Paunovic had a couple more chances through Gutiérrez himself and Ricardo Marín that could not be converted, but the pitcher's pitcher breaks: Allison brought down '4K' inside the area and the referee signaled a penalty for Guadalajara. 'Piojo' took the responsibility and at 33', with a left-footed shot, added the second to the red and white account. The first half ended with an advantage for the Red and Whites.
In the second half, the Rebaño continued to dominate at the Ciudad del Acueducto, despite the penalty kick awarded to Gallos at 53', which Pablo Barrera converted for a goal a minute later. Chivas generated chances on Querétaro's goal, which were saved with many complications by the local goalkeeper.
The match became difficult for the Rebaño at the end due to the double yellow card given to Marín at 83', however, the defensive solidity of the team from Guadalajara allowed them to bring the match to a successful conclusion.
