Chivas Draws Atlas in Clásico Tapatío at Estadio Jalisco

Chivas and Atlas finished level 1-1 in the Clásico Tapatío on October 10 at Estadio Jalisco, where Ángel Sepúlveda scored late to rescue Guadalajara and preserve Gabriel Milito’s unbeaten record in rivalry matches. The Apertura 2026 Jornada 11 game was played amid rain caused by Hurricane Simón.

According to Mediotiempo, Atlas took the lead through Kevin Zenón in the 51st minute after a first half dominated by Chivas chances. Sepúlveda later missed a penalty saved by Camilo Vargas before scoring the equalizer in the final stages.

ESPN.com.mx reported that the draw was Milito’s first result without a victory against Atlas since arriving in Mexican soccer. His record in official and friendly clásicos against América and Atlas now stands at 10 matches unbeaten, with six wins and four draws.

Chivas had entered the match third in the Apertura 2026 table with 18 points, while Atlas was sixth with 17 points, according to Sports Illustrated México. After the draw, Mediotiempo reported Guadalajara reached 19 points and Atlas moved to 18.

Milito’s unbeaten streak in clásicos remained intact despite Chivas missing the chance to take all three points. ESPN.com.mx noted that Guadalajara had also drawn against América in the Apertura 2026, after previously holding a two-goal advantage in that match.

The match also highlighted contrasting youth development approaches between the clubs. Sports Illustrated México reported that Chivas had seven academy graduates in its first team, with an average age of 23 years and three months among those players.

Atlas had eight academy products in its squad, one more than Chivas, but Sports Illustrated México reported their average age was 26 years and six months. The club’s academy has historically produced players such as Rafa Márquez, José de Jesús Corona and Pavel Pardo.

Camilo Vargas was one of Atlas’ key figures after saving Sepúlveda’s penalty. Marca reported that the Colombian goalkeeper reached 21 saved penalties in Liga MX and continued approaching Oswaldo Sánchez’s record of 25.

Mediotiempo reported that Chivas finished the match with 10 players after Kevin Castañeda was sent off. The Guadalajara club remains active in the Apertura 2026 race after extending its unbeaten clásico run under Milito.