Overview
- Guadalajara play their first warm-up for Clausura 2026 against Irapuato, recent Liga de Expansión runners-up, at Estadio Sergio León Chávez.
- Coach Gabriel Milito left Alan Pulido, Alan Mozo and Erick Gutiérrez out of the squad for the friendly, indicating they are outside his immediate plans.
- Reporters note interest in Erick Gutiérrez from multiple clubs, with Pachuca reported as unlikely and MLS side San Diego FC monitoring a potential move.
- Chivas have added Brian Gutiérrez, Ángel Sepúlveda and returning striker Ricardo Marín, while exits include Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Isaac Brizuela and Cade Cowell.
- The match follows an intensive camp in Isla de la Navidad, and Chivas open their Liga MX campaign on January 10 against Pachuca.