Thanks to the patience shown in attacking phases and the good work carried out in fixed tactics, Guadalajara defeated Querétaro 2-0 in Matchday 16, and earned yet another victory in the Clausura 2024, making it four consecutive wins for the Rebaño Sagrado. This result was the result of several aspects, which we will detail below.
- General analysis
The first half of the match was very complicated for Chivas, who faced a team that was completely withdrawn and with a lot of people protecting their area. As a result, the final third of the field remained overcrowded, making it much more difficult for the Rebaño to make progress and generate dangerous chances. The first opportunities on the visitors' goal were created in the final stretch of the first half, when Guadalajara managed to find the front of the box and, from there, troubled Fernando Tapia.
In the second half, Guadalajara made better decisions with the ball, and the ball circulated more calmly, which facilitated the creation of passing lanes for the red-and-white team. In addition, something crucial for Fernando Gago's team was to take advantage of the actions that started on the flank and ended on the inside, as it was there that the Queretaro defense was unsettled.
- The 3 keys to victory
1. The Rebaño's favorable use of fixed tactics has led them to score 10 goals so far in the Clausura 2024, making them officially the team that scores the most in this phase of the game. In matches as stuck as yesterday's, this type of play is a good opener.
2. Fernando Gago's corrections continue to be extremely noteworthy, as in addition to the good initial plans he has shown, he has also ensured that Chiverío is characterized as a team that usually adjusts well on the fly.
3. The model is becoming increasingly clearer in the Guadalajara team, as Guadalajara has become a very serious team in phases with the ball, in addition to recovering the ball quickly when they lose it. The latter is thanks to the good structure that has been created throughout the tournament.
The MVP
- Erick Gutiérrez: Chivas' 15 is still going strong. Nowadays, he is one of the main pillars of the team, thanks to the fluidity he provides with the ball and his good judgment, as well as his presence in the pressure and second plays.
