Chivas will host Tijuana on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Jornada 17 of the Clausura 2026, with kickoff set for 21:07 hours in the United States and 19:07 hours in Mexico. The club wants to close the regular season with a win before the Liguilla.
Óscar Whalley made his debut midweek, and the coaching staff plans to use the last two dates to test players who have seen few minutes. That means the lineup may keep shifting even as the tournament reaches its final stretch.
Under Milito, Daniel Aguirre has earned a starting role in central defense, while Diego Campillo has become an immovable piece at the back. Bryan González is a candidate to fill José Castillo's position while Castillo is injured, and Richard Ledezma has secured a starting spot because of his technique and vision. Fernando González remains the captain.
The closing stretch also comes with limits. Several players will not be eligible for the Liguilla because they will attend the 2026 World Cup with the Mexican national team, narrowing the options just as Chivas is trying to settle its plan for the next phase. With the regular season ending and the postseason ahead, Saturday's match is both a final tune-up and one last chance to leave the bracket with momentum.