Chivas and their unforgettable memory in New York | OneFootball

April 2018. Concacaf Champions League semifinal. Chivas faced a different, fast, intense opponent: Jesse Marsch's New York Red Bulls. In the first leg, Akron Stadium roared loudly. The fans made their presence felt, and with a goal from 'Cone' Brizuela, Guadalajara took the lead to the Big Apple.

In the second leg, New York attacked with everything they had. But Chivas defended with their hearts and minds and were smart in managing their advantage. The Rojiblanca defense was a veritable wall. And the Rebaño advanced to the grand final and was subsequently crowned Concacaf Champion after defeating Toronto. Today, seven years later, we meet again. Same opponent. New stage. Leagues Cup 2025. Much has changed since that day, but the spirit of the Rebaño Sagrado remains the same.

This new encounter is the perfect opportunity for a renewed generation of the Rebaño Sagrado to show that their fighting spirit and dominance are still alive and well. Although the squad has changed, two players maintain the link with the past: Alan Pulido and Isaac 'Cone' Brizuela, who were part of the championship team and today return to defend the red and white jersey against the New Yorkers.

For their part, the New York Red Bulls arrive with a revamped squad, but with a special connection to that 2018 series, as Tim Parker, a key player in that matchup, returns to defend the red jersey once again, facing the Rebaño Sagrado once more.

Beyond the names, this match represents a weighty history and a challenge for both teams. The invitation has been made: the rivalry is reignited and the excitement to write a new chapter is in the air. The 2025 Leagues Cup will witness a duel that will undoubtedly thrill both fan bases.