Chivas struggles against Cruz Azul in the latest match

It has been difficult for Guadalajara to impose themselves in the last four matches. They could only defeat Puebla 3-2. They have had important absences due to injuries, but Matías Almeyda also pointed out that in this last match they lost against Cruz Azul, another factor played against them, and that was refereeing.

"I never talk about refereeing, I believe they are humans and can make mistakes like we all do, but I think the match started well with a very clear opportunity for us with a run by Benitez and a pass back by Fierro. Then I think the penalty, the sending off (hurt us)."

Next, the coach argued that Chivas did not receive two penalties in their favor, unlike La Máquina. And he detailed that playing with ten men (due to Miguel Ponce's expulsion) harmed them.

"There were two penalties for us and the match could have been different, because being one man down at the 28th minute cost us, and the opponent controlled the ball and I say that the match had a different way of playing it."

In this match, Mauro Contreras made his debut, and Michelle Benitez also played, who does not have much experience in the First Division.

"All the young players are participating well. I am in favor of putting them in important moments and being able to protect them in some way, but it is the squad we have and today we had to play with them. They leave me satisfied with their effort and personality."

On the other hand, Oswaldo Alanis, who scored the only goal for Guadalajara, explained that after the defeat, they have to work to the maximum to arrive in the best possible way to the playoffs. He also made it clear how difficult it was for them to play with ten players.

"Scoring a goal always brings joy but not when you lose, we have to think about what is coming, we do good things, but it is difficult when you have one man less on a field like this, against an opponent that is playing well."