2026–27 C.D. Guadalajara season
Guadalajara 2026–27 football season
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The 2026–27 season is Guadalajara's 121st season in the top-flight in Mexican football. In addition to the domestic league, the club will participate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. They were unable to progress into the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup, finishing 8th in group play.
| 2026–27 season | |||
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| Owner | Grupo Omnilife | ||
| President | Amaury Vergara | ||
| Manager | Gabriel Milito | ||
| Stadium | Estadio Akron | ||
| Liga MX Apertura | Regular phase: TBD | ||
| Leagues Cup | League phase: 8th | ||
| CONCACAF Champions Cup | Round One | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Roberto Alvarado Ricardo Marín (4) All: Roberto Alvarado (5) | ||
| Highest home attendance | |||
| Lowest home attendance | |||
| Average home league attendance | |||
| Biggest win | 5–2 v Club Tijuana 22 August 2026 (Liga MX Apertura) | ||
| Biggest defeat | 0–2 v Toluca 18 July 2026 (Liga MX Apertura) | ||
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Squad
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Reserve teams
- Tapatío
- Reserve team that plays in the Liga de Expansión MX in the second level of the Mexican league system.
- Álamos F.C.
- Reserve team that plays in the Liga TDP, the fourth level of the Mexican league system.
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
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| 29 June 2026 | MF | 5 |  Víctor Guzmán |
Pachuca |
Loan return | |
| 29 June 2026 | DF | 65 | Luis Rey |
Puebla |
Loan return | |
| 29 June 2026 | DF | — | Diego Ochoa |
Juárez |
Loan return | |
| 17 June 2026 | MF | 19 | Kevin Castañeda |
Club Tijuana |
$3,000,000 | |
| 17 June 2026 | MF | 33 | Jordán Carrillo |
Santos Laguna |
$5,000,000 | |
| 11 July 2026 | MF | — | Fidel Barajas |
Atlético San Luis |
Loan return | |
| Spending: $8,000,000 | ||||||
Transfers out
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
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| 17 June 2026 | MF | 31 | Yael Padilla |
Club Tijuana |
Kevin Castañeda | |
| 20 August 2026 | FW | 34 | Armando González |
 Olympiacos F.C. |
$12,000,000 | |
| Income: $12,000,000 | ||||||
Loaned out
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | Loaned to | On loan until | Ref. |
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| 30 June 2026 | MF | 15 | Érick Gutiérrez |
Toluca |
30 June 2027 | |
| 30 June 2026 | DF | — | Diego Ochoa |
Necaxa |
31 December 2026 | |
| 11 July 2026 | FW | — | Fidel Barajas |
 Monterey Bay FC |
30 November 2026 | |
| 13 July 2026 | DF | 3 | Gilberto Sepúlveda |
Juárez |
30 June 2027 | |
Released
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | Subsequent club | Ref. |
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| 29 June 2026 | MF | 5 | Víctor Guzmán |
Toluca |
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| 1 July 2026 | DF | 27 | Leonardo Sepúlveda |
Leones Negros UdeG |
New contracts
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | Contract until | Ref. |
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Preseason and friendlies
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Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Apertura 2026 | 18 July 2026 | 22 November 2026 | Matchday 1 | TBD | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 57.14 |
| Clausura 2027 | January 2027 | April or May 2027 | Matchday 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — |
| Leagues Cup | 5 August 2026 | 12 August 2026 | League Phase | 8th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 33.33 |
| CONCACAF Champions Cup | TBD | TBD | Round One | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 50.00 | ||||
Last updated: 6 September 2026
Source: Soccerway
Liga MX Apertura
League table
Updated to match(es) played on 6 September 2026. Source: Liga MX
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results between tied teams; 5) Number of goals scored away; 6) Highest relegation coefficient; 7) Fair Play points
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results between tied teams; 5) Number of goals scored away; 6) Highest relegation coefficient; 7) Fair Play points
Notes:
- The first eight places in the table will qualify for the Liguilla quarter-finals.
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
Last updated: 5 September 2026.
Source: Soccerway
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 5 September 2026. Source: Liga MX
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
Regular phase
July
| 18 July 2026 1 - Home Opener | Guadalajara | 0–2 | Toluca | Zapopan |
| 6:07 p.m. | Report | Stadium: Estadio Akron Referee: Daniel Quintero Huitrón |
| 25 July 2026 2 | Guadalajara | 1–0 | FC Juarez | Zapopan |
| 4;07 p.m. | Report | Stadium: Estadio Akron Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos |
August
| 16 August 2026 4 | Santos Laguna | 0–1 | Guadalajara | Torreón |
| 6:00 p.m. |
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Report | Stadium: Estadio Corona Referee: Vicente Reynoso Arce |
| 22 August 2026 5 | Guadalajara | 5–2 | Tijuana | Zapopan |
| 7:07 p.m. | Report | Stadium: Estadio Akron Referee: Mario Terrazas Chávez | ||
| Note: Originally scheduled for 5:07 p.m. kickoff but heavy rain delayed start. | ||||
September
| 5 September 2026 7 | Atlético San Luis | 0–3 | Guadalajara | San Luis Potosí |
| 5:00 p.m. |
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Report | Stadium: Estadio Libertad Financiera Referee: Jorge Abraham Camacho Peregrina |
| 13 September 2026 8 | Guadalajara | – | Pumas UNAM | Zapopan |
| 7:07 p.m. | Stadium: Estadio Akron |
| 19 September 2026 9 | Club América | – | Guadalajara | Mexico City |
| 9:00 p.m. | Stadium: Estadio Banorte | |||
| Note: For more, see El Súper Clásico | ||||
| 26 September 2026 10 | Guadalajara | – | Querétaro F.C. | Zapopan |
| 5:07 p.m. | Stadium: Estadio Akron |
October
| 10 October 2026 11 | Atlas | – | Guadalajara | Guadalajara |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco | |||
| Note: For more, see Clásico Tapatío | ||||
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November
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Liga MX Clausura
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: Preseason.
Source: Soccerway
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on Preseason. Source: Liga MX
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; QF = Quarter-finals; SF = Semi-finals
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; QF = Quarter-finals; SF = Semi-finals
Leagues Cup
Leagues table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 6 | Juárez | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 |
| 10 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 |
Source: Leagues Cup
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on Preseason. Source: Leagues Cup
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
League phase
| 5 August 2026 1 | Los Angeles FC | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Guadalajara | Los Angeles, United States |
| 7:30 p.m. PT | Report | Stadium: BMO Stadium Attendance: 22,132 Referee: César Ramos | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 8 August 2026 2 | Guadalajara | 0–1 | FC Dallas | San Jose, United States |
| 6:00 p.m. PT | Report |
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Stadium: PayPal Park Referee: Josué Ugalde |
| 12 August 2026 3 | Seattle Sounders FC | 1–2 | Guadalajara | Seattle, United States |
| 7:30 p.m. PT |
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Report | Stadium: Lumen Field Attendance: 22,031 Referee: Marco Ortiz |
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Statistics
Appearances
- As of 5 September 2026
Includes all competitive matches. Players with no appearances are not included on the list.
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | Liga MX Apertura | Liga MX Clausura | Leagues Cup | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Starts | Apps | Starts | Apps | Starts | Apps | Starts | Apps | Starts | ||||
| 1 | GK | |
Raúl Rangel | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | ||||
| 2 | DF | |
José Castillo | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 3 | DF | |
Diego Campillo | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | ||||
| 4 | DF | |
Miguel Tapias | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 5 | DF | |
Bryan González | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 6 | MF | |
Omar Govea | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | ||||
| 7 | MF | |
Luis Romo | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| 9 | FW | |
Ángel Sepúlveda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| 10 | MF | |
Efraín Álvarez | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| 11 | MF | |
Brian Gutiérrez | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | ||||
| 13 | GK |  |
Óscar Whalley | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 14 | MF | |
Hugo Camberos | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | DF | |
Luis Rey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||||
| 17 | FW | |
Ricardo Marín | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | ||||
| 18 | MF | |
Jonathan Pérez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 19 | MF | |
Kevin Castañeda | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||
| 23 | DF | |
Daniel Aguirre | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| 24 | DF | |
Miguel Gómez | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||||
| 25 | MF | |
Roberto Alvarado | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| 28 | MF | |
Fernando González | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | ||||
| 30 | MF | |
Santiago Sandoval | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| 31 | MF | |
Sebastián Liceaga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 33 | MF | |
Jordán Carrillo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | ||||
| 37 | MF | |
Richard Ledezma | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | ||||
| — | FW | |
Armando González | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||
Goalscorers
- As of 6 September 2026
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Player | Liga MX Apertura | Liga MX Clausura | Leagues Cup | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 25 | MF | Roberto Alvarado | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 17 | FW | Ricardo Marín | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 30 | MF | Santiago Sandoval | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 3 | DF | Diego Campillo | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 16 | DF | Luis Rey | 1 | 1 | |||
| 6 | 37 | MF | Richard Ledezma | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
Hat-tricks
- As of
| Player | Against | Result | Date | Competition | Ref. |
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Assists
- As of 6 September 2026
Includes all competitive matches.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Player | Liga MX Apertura | Liga MX Clausura | Leagues Cup | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 7 | MF | Luis Romo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 17 | MF | Ricardo Marín | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 25 | MF | Roberto Alvarado | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 11 | MF | Brian Gutiérrez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | MF | Diego Campillo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 10 | MF | Efraín Álvarez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | 11 | MF | Bryan González | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | 14 | MF | Hugo Camberos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 20 | FW | Ángel Sepúlveda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Clean sheets
- As of 6 September 2026
Includes all competitive matches.
| Clean sheets | ||||||||||
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| Rank | No. | Player | Games Played | Goals Against | Liga MX Apertura | Liga MX Clausura | Leagues Cup | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Total | Clean sheet % |
| 1 | 1 | Raúl Rangel | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2 | 13 | Óscar Whalley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Disciplinary record
- As of 30 August 2026
Includes all competitive matches.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Player | Liga MX Apertura | Liga MX Clausura | Leagues Cup | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Total | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 9 | FW | Ángel Sepúlveda |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 25 | MF | Roberto Alvarado |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 33 | MF | Jordán Carrillo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 7 | MF | Luis Romo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 24 | MF | Miguel Gómez |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 23 | DF | Daniel Aguirre |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 28 | MF | Fernando González |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 16 | DF | Luis Rey |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Milestones
Debuts
The following players made their competitive debuts for the first team during the season
Legend
- – Indicates youth academy debut.
| Date | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | Age | Final score | Opponent | Competition | Ref. |
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(H) – Home; (A) – Away
First goals
The following players scored their first goal for Guadalajara's first team during the season.
| Date | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | Age | Score | Final score | Opponent | Competition | Ref. |
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(H) – Home; (A) – Away
Appearances
The following players made their milestone appearance for Guadalajara's first team during the season.
| Date | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | Age | Final score | Opponent | Competition | Ref. |
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Awards
Liga MX Apertura Player of the Tournament
| Player | Ref. |
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Liga MX Apertura Best XI
| Position | Player | Ref. |
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Liga MX Apertura Golden Boot
| Player | Goals | Ref. |
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Liga MX Player of the Month
Awarded by a vote of a shortlist on the Liga MX website.
| Month | Player | Ref. |
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Liga MX Manager of the Month
Awarded by a vote of a shortlist on the Liga MX website.
| Month | Player | Ref. |
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Liga MX Goal of the Month
Awarded by a vote of a shortlist on the Liga MX website.
| Month | Player | Ref. |
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Liga MX Save of the Month
Awarded by a vote of a shortlist on the Liga MX website.
| Month | Player | Ref. |
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