What has the history been like between Chivas and Cruz Azul? | OneFootball

Guadalajara is preparing for its third home game in Week 7 of the 2025 Apertura, where this Saturday, August 22, it will host Cruz Azul at the AKRON Stadium. With their sights set on victory with the help of the Chiva Nation, the Rojiblancos will face the match with the conviction of continuing to add points in the tournament.

The rivalry between the Rebaño and the Máquina has produced some memorable moments, as both are among the most renowned clubs in the country, which always adds a special flavor to each matchup. Below, we share the great history of this rivalry.

How has the history unfolded in short tournaments?

-The two teams have faced each other 64 times, with a very even record: Chiverío has 19 wins, 24 draws, and 21 losses.

-There is also parity in goals, with Guadalajara scoring 82 and the capital club scoring 85.

-The biggest win in short tournaments goes to Rebaño, with a 4-1 victory in the 2003 Clausura.

-They have met three times in the final stages: twice in the quarterfinals (Inv. 98 and AP06) and once in the CL03 playoffs. The balance is in favor of the Rojiblancos, as Chiverío advanced on two of those three occasions.

-Since Winter 1996, they have faced each other 33 times in Guadalajara, with the Rebaño having the advantage: 13 wins, 11 losses, and 9 draws.

Interesting facts about the rivalry:

-In the last 21 league matches between the two, there has always been at least one goal; the last scoreless draw was in AP14.

-In the three most recent matches in Guadalajara, Chivas has beaten the Celestes twice.

-Both teams played in the 1986-1987 season final, where the Rebaño won their ninth title with an aggregate score of 4-2 and an epic comeback at the Estadio Jalisco.

Players who have played for both teams:

-Luis Romo, Roberto Alvarado, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Alexis Gutiérrez, Ángel Sepúlveda, Jair Pereira, and Jesús Corona are some of the players who wore both jerseys.

-Benjamín Galindo is the only one who, in addition to playing, also coached both institutions.