“We’re on the right path, and our focus is now on Liga MX.” – Gabriel Milito
· Yahoo Sports
Seattle, Washington.- For Gabriel Milito, the victory over the Seattle Sounders allowed Guadalajara to close out its participation in the 2026 Leagues Cup on a positive note. Speaking at the post-match press conference, the rojiblanco manager highlighted his team’s response and the lessons they took away from the competition.
Although the result was not enough to secure qualification, Milito said Chivas must make the most of what they experienced as they prepare to return to the Apertura 2026, ahead of Sunday’s match against Santos. He also praised the support from the Chivahermanos, who filled the stands in Seattle and once again made Guadalajara feel at home on U.S. soil.
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Milito's best quotes:
On the team’s response against Seattle
What happened to us against Dallas was painful, but it served as a learning experience for us to come here and, even when trailing, try to impose ourselves and score. Unlike the game against Dallas, the team maintained its composure, its calmness and its organization, and that allowed us to be better and attack better. It felt like once again we were going to be unable to find the back of the net, but that wasn’t the case. I hope this is definitive and that the results start to go our way, because results are achieved with goals.
On what the Leagues Cup left them with
We were superior to Los Angeles in the first game, but we couldn’t get it done. In the second game, the first half was good and the second wasn’t. We didn’t do things well, it was difficult for us to lose, and that’s part of why we weren’t able to qualify. The way football and the format of this competition work, you can’t afford to play badly, because you face good teams and they can score against you.”
On their lack of efficiency
Many times, the way to score is through crosses from the wings, but we came up against very tall center backs who impose themselves in those situations. We lacked efficiency.”
On the depth of the squad
We have a way of playing regardless of the individual names. We don’t have a star-studded squad; we have a squad full of good players and the level is very even. That gives me the opportunity, depending on the moment and how I see the team, to make changes and have options, and that is always very valuable.
On returning to Liga MX
We have to focus on the league, which is fundamental, and think about winning. I think we’re on the right path, beyond the Leagues Cup. That’s how it happened, and we have to take responsibility.
On representing Guadalajara
It’s our responsibility to win. It’s a way of representing a club that we have to represent with dignity and a great deal of professionalism. The crest has to be placed as high as possible, as it should be. We work in a way where training sessions have to go well, friendly matches have to be won, and for me it wasn’t the same to say goodbye with a victory as it would have been with a defeat.”
On the support from the Chivahermanos
It’s incredible. Wherever we go, they’re there. You can feel their support in every game; we feel at home every time we leave Akron to play. We owe it to them. The fans expect a lot from this club, and because we are very competitive and are approaching a moment when we are needed, we’re going to try. It’s not easy to win, but I think we’re on the right path.