Background on Gabriel Milito and Chivas
Gabriel Milito, the Argentine manager, recently joined Chivas in the Apertura 2025 tournament. With his current winning streak, this marks a significant milestone in his tenure with the club. Milito’s previous achievements included two consecutive double-win streaks, but this recent run of three victories is his best performance so far.
Chivas’ Winning Streak Details
- Chivas defeated Pumas 2-1 in CU during Jornada 12 of the Apertura 2025 tournament.
- Armando ‘Hormiga’ González and Daniel Aguirre scored the winning goals at minutes 55 and 90, respectively.
- Pumas took the lead through Pedro Vite’s goal in the 48th minute.
- Álvaro Angulo missed a crucial penalty for Pumas in the final moments.
Historical Context and Impact
Chivas’ three consecutive wins under Milito’s leadership is their best performance in the regular season since April 2024, when they achieved a five-game winning streak. This recent run has helped Chivas improve their goal difference, moving from negative to zero (18 goals for and 18 against).
Despite this positive momentum, Chivas remains outside the direct playoff spots, sitting ninth in the table with 17 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Pumas, on the other hand, has suffered three consecutive defeats and finds themselves in the Play-In zone with 13 points, just ahead of Atlas.
Game Events and Key Moments
- The match was delayed by 30 minutes due to rain conditions in southern Mexico City.
- Pedro Vite capitalized on a shared lapse between Luis Romo and Diego Campillo to put Pumas ahead early in the second half.
- Armando González equalized with a header after Efraín Álvarez’s assist, marking his sixth goal of the season.
- Daniel Aguirre sealed the victory with a late goal off Bryan González’s cross, defeating former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
- A potential equalizer for Pumas via a penalty was thwarted when Álvaro Angulo’s shot hit the crossbar, ending the match.
Liga MX Standings and Upcoming Matches
As Liga MX prepares for a 12-day break due to the Mexican National Team’s friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador, the Jornada 13 will resume on October 17. Chivas aims for their fourth consecutive home win against Mazatlán, while Pumas faces Monterrey, one of the season’s top teams.
Top 5 Liga MX Teams (as of Jornada 12)
- Toluca – 28 points, +19 goal difference
- América – 27 points, +15 goal difference
- Cruz Azul – 25 points, +7 goal difference
- Monterrey – 25 points, +6 goal difference
- Tigres – 23 points, +12 goal difference
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Gabriel Milito and why is he relevant to Chivas? Gabriel Milito is the Argentine manager of Chivas, who has recently led the team to their best winning streak in the Apertura 2025 tournament.
- What was the score and key moments of Chivas’ match against Pumas? Chivas won 2-1 against Pumas. Armando ‘Hormiga’ González and Daniel Aguirre scored the winning goals, while Pedro Vite put Pumas ahead early in the second half. Álvaro Angulo missed a late penalty for Pumas.
- How does Chivas’ current performance compare to their past? Chivas’ three consecutive wins under Milito’s leadership is their best performance in the regular season since April 2024, when they achieved a five-game winning streak.
- What are the upcoming matches for Chivas and Pumas? Chivas aims for their fourth consecutive home win against Mazatlán in Jornada 13, while Pumas faces Monterrey, one of the season’s top teams.
