Chivas secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field, eliminating the Sounders from the Leagues Cup. The match took place in front of a significant number of Guadalajara supporters, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a home game for the Mexican side.

Match Overview

The game started slowly, with both teams struggling to create clear chances. Seattle broke the deadlock in the 13th minute when Jesús Ferreira's header from a corner kick found Gallatin Sandnes, who scored to give the Sounders a 1-0 lead. Chivas faced an early challenge when Bryan González was injured, leading to the introduction of Hugo Camberos, who had recently played for the Mexican National Team in the Concacaf U-20 tournament.

Chivas' Response

Camberos quickly made an impact, generating one of Chivas’ best chances in the first half with a long-range shot that forced a save from the Seattle goalkeeper. Despite their increased attacking efforts, Chivas went into halftime trailing 1-0. The second half saw more young players enter the fray for Guadalajara, which led to a boost in confidence and more dangerous opportunities. The equalizer came in the 61st minute when Luis Gabriel Rey scored with a left-footed shot after a series of rebounds.

Completing the Comeback

Just 11 minutes later, Chivas took the lead when Luis Romo delivered a precise cross that Santiago Sandoval headed into the far corner, making it 2-1. From that point on, Chivas controlled the match, managing possession effectively and limiting Seattle’s chances. This victory marked Chivas' only win in the 2026 Leagues Cup, while the defeat ended Seattle's hopes of advancing to the Quarterfinals and concluded their title defense.

For Guadalajara, the win provided a positive conclusion to their tournament run, while Seattle faced a disappointing exit from the competition.