For the first time in the Almeyda Era, Chivas has reached a semifinal. The Rebaño were able to squeak by crosstown rival Atlas by the bare minimum in a match where only one of the Guadalajara clubs showed up. Their opponent in the semis is none other than Toluca, a club El Rebaño is very familiar with in Liguillas. Toluca for their part, defeated Santos in a closely contested quarterfinal, which almost saw them eliminated after they gave up three goals at home in the second leg. The first leg is set for Thursday night with Chivas having the daunting task of visiting la Bombonera.