The goal that opened Santiago Sandoval's account | OneFootball

There are moments that remain etched in people's memories, and for a professional footballer, one of those is their first goal. For this reason, the match on matchday 5 of the 2025 Apertura between Chivas and FC Juárez will remain a fond memory for Santiago Sandoval, who had recently made his debut with the team and now scored his first goal against the Bravos.

The Veracruz native made his Liga MX debut on matchday 1 of the current tournament, when he came on as a substitute in the clash against the Panzas Verdes. After his outstanding work in the preseason and his great performance in the minutes he has played throughout the 2025 Apertura, Gabriel Milito has placed his trust in him.

At just 18 years old, Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal in the top flight during last Saturday's match. Although he started the game as a substitute, he came on in the 60th minute to replace Erick Gutiérrez, taking up a position as a right-sided attacking midfielder.

It took him just 23 minutes to make his mark, as he spotted an empty space inside the area and broke free to reach the zone where Cade Cowell sent in a great cross, which Sandoval headed home. Although Sebastián Jurado saved the first attempt, on the second play, the Rebaño striker sent it home with his left foot, sealing his first goal in Liga MX.

Santiago has only played 78 minutes in the top flight and has already made his mark on the team's performance, as he is a very versatile striker who can play on the wing or in the center. His football stands out for his short dribbling, his good reception in tight spaces, and his outstanding left-footed strike.

Undoubtedly, this moment would have been even more special with a positive result, but even so, August 16, 2025, will be a day that Santiago Sandoval will never forget.

Rojiblanco note...

•⁠ ⁠Santiago Sandoval began his career in the Rebaño youth teams with the U14s in 2022 and has since climbed through the different categories of the Rojiblanco youth academy. In the previous tournament, he played for the U17s and U19s, with whom he played 21 games and scored six goals.

Santiago Sandoval's stats in the 2025 Apertura•⁠ ⁠3 games played•⁠ ⁠78 minutes played•⁠ ⁠1 goal•⁠ ⁠21 completed passes•⁠ ⁠2 successful dribbles