Highlights of Chivas Femenil's win in Monterrey | OneFootball

Last night's result was invaluable for the Chingonas, who, in addition to taking the win at the Steel Giant against Rayadas, closed the Regular Phase of the Clausura 2024 with a flourish. Guadalajara's performance has several aspects to analyze, so here we explain how Chivas Femenil's three points were earned in the Sultana del Norte.

The keys to the Red-and-White triumph in Monterrey

-Compared to the previous match against Cruz Azul, Joaquín 'Quino' Moreno modified the starting lineup by switching from having two attacking axis to just one, in the figure of 'Licha' Cervantes. Boyi' Iturbide played further back than her usual position, keeping her composure without the ball, but pressing at key moments to recover the ball in high areas of the field.

-There were also changes in the midfield, as with the loss of Casandra Montero, the Rebaño's coach opted for a double pivot to provide solidity to the team's midfield with Victoria Acevedo and Daniela Delgado, who played an important role of sacrifice and coverage in the lower area. At the same time, they were in charge of giving a fluid ball flow to the team from Guadalajara.

-The Chingonas were intelligent to withstand the attacks of the Rayadas, who sought to take the leading role in the match in front of their own fans. Guadalajara's compact blocks meant that there was always a player close to the action, either to cut the play or to recover the ball and take advantage of the spaces behind the opposing defenders.

-With the goal in their favor, the Red and Whites opted for direct play in the face of Rayadas' desperation, who could not find a way into the Chivas backline.

The outstanding players

-Blanca Felix: What a way to start her 200th Liga MX Femenil match. The Guadalajara keeper responded with flying colors when called upon, especially from medium distance. Although she gave up a few rebounds, she was always alert to block the second play. Her leadership from the goal is unquestionable.

-Jaqueline Rodríguez: Beyond the goal, the defensive solidity she provides the team from Guadalajara is invaluable. She started the match in central defense and in the second half, she played the role of left back, with long runs along that flank, even exerting high pressure on her marker when she came down to receive the ball.

Observations

-Chivas Femenil cut short a streak of 6 Regular Phase tournaments without a home loss. The most recent occasion was in CL21.-Jaqueline Rodríguez scored her first goal with the Chingonas since CL21. Blanca Felix became the first Red-and-White player to reach 200 games with the club.-Guadalajara will play its eighth consecutive Liguilla since Guard1anes 2020. -Chivas Femenil will face América for the seventh time in the Liga MX Femenil Final Phase.