“Our Greatest Motivation Is Playing for Chivas and Winning” – Gabriel Milito

The 3-0 win over Pumas left Guadalajara with plenty of positive takeaways in Apertura 2026, as the result temporarily moved the Rebaño into first place in the standings. However, for Gabriel Milito , there is no greater motivation than playing for Chivas and always looking for the win, regardless of who stands in their way.

Following Rebaño 's emphatic performance tonight at Estadio AKRON , the Rojiblanco head coach spoke to the media and highlighted his team's performance, their clinical finishing, and the collective work they put in every match. The Rojiblanco boss also discussed the outstanding form of Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos , as well as Roberto Alvarado 's leadership on the pitch.

Gabriel Milito's Words at the Press Conference

"For us, the greatest motivation is winning."Our commitment is to ourselves: to play well, compete to the best of our abilities, and put ourselves in the best possible position to win."Our greatest motivation is playing for Chivas, regardless of who we're facing."

Satisfaction With the Win and the Team's Performance

"We're happy with the win and with the team's performance. We had a good opponent in front of us, with great players."I'm satisfied with the performance of the entire team, from start to finish."

A Match That Reflected the Team's Playing Style

"We were clinical throughout the match, controlled the game with the ball, and knew how to organize ourselves when they had possession to prevent a counterattack. That's how we want to play."We give it the value it deserves when you put in a great performance. We always try to play this way. Today we played very well, and we have to keep moving in this direction."

Santiago Sandoval and His Outstanding Form

"We've known Sando since the day we arrived, and I've always said it: he's a difference-maker, a player with an eye for goal. He has tremendous potential and is going through a great moment. The challenge now is maintaining it. I'm happy for him."

The Clásico and the Importance of Every Match

"The Clásico is the most important match in Mexico , but for us, every game is extremely important because the first thing we want is to represent Chivas very well, regardless of the opponent."Obviously, because of everything surrounding the match, it will be a different week, but in terms of our commitment, we'll prepare for it just like every other match we have to play."

Santi and Camberos With Their Sights Set on the National Team

"As for Santi and Camberos, if they're being watched by the national team today, it's because of their outstanding performances. We have to handle it calmly and with a lot of humility. We're here to guide them, and we won't allow them to lose perspective. Above all, humility."

Roberto Alvarado, an Example On and Off the Pitch

"Roberto Alvarado is a star both on and off the pitch. We all enjoy having him around; he's a player who plays with a lot of heart. If there's an example to follow, it's 'Piojo.' For us, having him is a blessing. He not only gives us performances, but he's also an example to follow."