Chivas has a chance to leapfrog its rival via a direct clash against Santos Laguna this Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Chivas.
While still early on in the 2017 Clausura, Chivas sit at sixth on the table while Santos are currently at third with two points separating the two teams. Both sides are coming off wins: Chivas had a 1-0 successful visit against Queretaro as Santos beat Puebla 2-0.
Chivas’ last home defense was against Tijuana in the third match date of the 2017 Clausura. With that encounter ending in a 1-0 Xolos victory, Matías Almeyda and company will have to execute better early on when their intensity is at its peak or look for a way to prolong their prolific attacking form throughout matches.