Chivas Relies on Marín and Alvarado for Apertura 2026 Goals

Chivas Guadalajara entered the closing stretch of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 with Ricardo Marín and Roberto Alvarado among its leading scorers, as the team sought greater attacking consistency under coach Gabriel Milito. According to coverage published by Chivas Pasión and TV Azteca, Marín had five goals through 11 rounds, while Alvarado had four, with both forwards facing pressure to improve their recent scoring output.

Marín's numbers stand out for more than his team-leading goal total. Statistics portal Statiskicks recorded a 71.4% conversion rate on clear-cut chances for the Guadalajara striker through Jornada 11, the highest figure in that category across Liga MX, according to reports published October 15 and October 19, 2026.

The statistic placed Marín ahead of prominent forwards including Henry Martín of América, Salomón Rondón of Pachuca, and Lucas Ocampos of Monterrey. Although his finishing efficiency remained notable, Marín had not scored since Jornada 9, when he found the net against América.

Chivas Pasión reported October 20 that Marín remained the club's leading scorer in the Apertura campaign. Alvarado ranked second with four goals, but his most recent strike had come against Pachuca, leaving both attackers looking to regain their scoring form during the final rounds of the regular season.

Alvarado's contribution extends beyond goals, according to Claro Sports' October 13 analysis. The Mexican international had played 899 minutes across 10 league appearances, all as a starter, and recorded one assist alongside his four goals.

The report also credited Alvarado with 58 ball recoveries and 58 successful duels from 105 attempts, a 55.2% success rate. His key-pass average was listed between 2.24 and 2.60 per 90 minutes, reflecting his involvement in creating chances as well as applying pressure and recovering possession.

Those contributions featured in Chivas' 5-2 victory over Tijuana and its 1-1 draw with Pachuca, according to Claro Sports. Alvarado participated in attacking combinations with teammates including Brian Gutiérrez and Fernando González, while also supplying passes toward Marín and Ángel Sepúlveda.

Marín's role also involves linking play outside the penalty area, according to Chivas Pasión's October 15 report. The outlet said Guadalajara had adjusted its attacking approach following Armando González's departure, with Marín taking on a prominent role in the forward line. Ángel Sepúlveda had also scored against Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío, adding another option to the team's attack.

Guadalajara's immediate schedule included a home match against Necaxa on October 20 at Estadio Akron, followed by an away meeting with Monterrey on Saturday, October 24, at Estadio BBVA. Chivas Pasión listed the Monterrey kickoff for 7 p.m. Central Mexico time and noted that the game would reunite Guadalajara with former coach Matías Almeyda.

Before those fixtures, Chivas had endured a four-game winless run, according to the October 20 report. The team needed contributions from its leading scorers as it pursued a stronger finish to the Apertura 2026 regular season.