Ricardo Marín delivered the key moment for Chivas after a VAR review, scoring from the penalty spot to give Guadalajara the lead against Santos. It was not Chivas at their best in the visit to the Comarca Lagunera, but the award and the finish gave them the kind of advantage that can shape a result.
Ricardo Marín makes the difference
The penalty was the decisive action in a match where Chivas had to work without full control. Once the review went against Santos, Marín stepped up and took responsibility, turning the opportunity into a lead that brought Chivas closer to victory.
That matters because these are the moments that often define tight games. When a side is not fluent, not dominant and not at its sharpest, it still needs a player who can convert the chance that appears. Marín did exactly that.
What it means for Chivas
The result also added to the importance of Chivas' next home fixture in the Apertura 2026. Their following match at home was scheduled for sábado 22 de agosto at 17:07 hours against Xolos de Tijuana.
For Guadalajara, the immediate challenge is to build on a lead gained in difficult circumstances. For Santos, the VAR-awarded penalty left them chasing the game after a moment that changed the flow of the visit to the Comarca Lagunera.
