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Chivas Host Toluca in Season Opener Thriller
19 Jul
Summary
- The 2026-27 Liga MX season begins this weekend with Guadalajara hosting Toluca.
- Toluca was the champion of Apertura last season and reached the Clausura quarterfinals.
- Guadalajara had a strong Clausura, finishing second and reaching the semifinals.
The 2026-27 Liga MX season officially commences this weekend, with Guadalajara set to host Toluca on Saturday night for the opening match.
Last season proved eventful for both clubs. Toluca emerged as the Apertura champions and followed up by securing fifth place in the Clausura regular season, ultimately being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Pachuca.
Guadalajara also demonstrated progress. They finished sixth in the Apertura and reached the Clausura semifinals after a strong second-place finish in the regular season. They defeated Tigres in the quarterfinals before their semifinal loss to Cruz Azul.
Their recent encounters have favored Toluca, with two victories over Guadalajara in March and last season. This Saturday's clash presents an opportunity for Guadalajara to either secure a win or a draw against their recent rivals.
