Guadalajara Dominates Necaxa with 2-0 Victory in Liga MX Clash

Guadalajara secured a 2-0 lead over Necaxa at halftime in their Liga MX Apertura 2025 Matchday 10 clash at Estadio Akron. Chivas dominated the opening 45 minutes, capitalizing on Necaxa’s defensive struggles to take control of the match. The first goal arrived in the 36th minute when Armando González finished a swift counterattack, putting Chivas ahead. Near the end of the first half, Santiago Sandoval doubled the lead with a composed strike, giving the home side a significant advantage. Necaxa, coming off a narrow win against Puebla, entered the match in 12th place with 9 points. However, they found it difficult to contain Chivas’ persistent attacks. Despite an early second-half push and a tactical substitution, the Rayos failed to break through Guadalajara’s defense. Chivas, after suffering a heavy defeat to Toluca in their previous outing, responded with intensity and discipline in front of their home fans. The match also marked the return of Fernando Gago to Estadio Akron, now coaching Necaxa, who was met with boos from Chivas supporters—a detail that added extra edge to the encounter, as reported by Claro Sports. Historically, Chivas have dominated this fixture, winning 10 of the last 13 meetings, with Necaxa claiming just two victories. This context reinforced Guadalajara’s status as favorites, a sentiment echoed in pre-match analysis by VAVEL. Both teams fielded their strongest lineups, with Chivas starting Raúl Rangel, Bryan González, Diego Campillo, and Santiago Sandoval, while Necaxa’s XI included Ezequiel Unsain, Agustín Oliveros, and Tomas Badaloni. The atmosphere at Estadio Akron was lively, as fans filled the stands for this midweek fixture. As the second half unfolded, Necaxa increased their attacking intent, earning early corners, but Chivas maintained composure and control. With a solid lead and historical edge, Guadalajara appeared poised to secure all three points and return to winning form in Liga MX.