Gilberto Chiquete's Clausura 2024, in numbers. | OneFootball

The end of the Clausura 2024 is approaching and Chivas need to get three points in Matchday 13 against Rayados, as it would allow them to get closer to the positions that give them a direct pass to the Playoffs.

To think about a positive result against La Pandilla, several things have to come together, including the optimum performance of the players, and one of those who has remained a key player in the team's performance is Gilberto Chiquete, who, thanks to his tremendous performances, has established himself as the leader of the Guadalajara defense in the current semester.

Guadalajara's left-footed center-back has stood out for how well he has been defending in the open field, as his speed and physical power allow him to win many duels. In addition, Chiquete has considerably improved his participation in aerial play and has become a much more complete defender.

Another of his invaluable contributions to Fernando Gago's model is his ball control, as he not only has good reading skills to make passes that accelerate plays, but he is also capable of settling the team in the opponent's field due to the progressive nature of his conduction. He is undoubtedly the player with whom the Rebaño tries to build recurrent attacks from the lower area.

His participation will be vital against Rayados, as the Regios have good attacking weapons, so his performance will be decisive for Chivas to be able to contain Monterrey.

Gilberto Chiquete's numbers so far in CL24- 11 games played- 990 minutes played- 100 balls recovered- 19 1-1 duels won (Tenth best in the League)- 101 rejections- 15 successful sweeps- 23 balls won in own area- 59 balls won in the air - 302 successful passes in own half- 201 successful passes in the opponent's half- 89% pass efficiency- 4 completed dribbles- 5 fouls received