Chivas vs Necaxa

Lore & Background

Chivas are known as 'El Rebaño Sagrado' (The Sacred Herd) or 'Rojiblancos' (Red-and-Whites). They are the only Mexican club that does not sign foreign or naturalized players unless of Mexican descent. Necaxa's canonical primary colors are red and white, though they have used white and blue in some eras.

In Their Own Story

The sun beats down on the grass as the Estadio Jalisco hums with anticipation. On one side, the sea of red and white flags waves in unison; on the other, the blue and white stripes ripple like a calm ocean before the storm. The referee blows the whistle, and the silence breaks into a roar. A Chivas midfielder drives forward, eyes locked on the Necaxa defense, embodying decades of tradition. Every tackle, every pass echoes the history of two clubs that helped build a nation's love for football.

Reader's Guide

Chivas have won twelve Liga MX titles, four Copa MX titles, seven Campeón de Campeones, one Supercopa MX, and two CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League titles. They hold the league record for the longest winning streak at the start of a season (eight consecutive wins in Bicentenario 2010). Necaxa's specific titles are not detailed in the source.

Did You Know?

• Chivas was founded in 1906 as Unión Football Club, renamed to Guadalajara Football Club in 1908, and to its current name in 1923.
• Chivas is one of seven Mexican clubs that have never been relegated.
• According to a 2016 study, Guadalajara was the most popular Mexican club, with 44.2% of supporters.
• In 2020, Forbes estimated Chivas as the most valuable club in Liga MX, worth approximately $311.5 million.