Chivas de Guadalajara has continued its strong pre-season performance ahead of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 by winning the Copa por el Bienestar, defeating Mineros de Zacatecas 3-2. The victory marks the second consecutive pre-season title under coach Gabriel Milito. Key contributors in the final included Erick Gutiérrez, Alan Pulido, and Teun Wilke. Alan Pulido highlighted the importance of these pre-season trophies as indicators of the team's preparation for the upcoming tournament. Additionally, Chivas officially announced the signing of Bryan “Cotorro” González from Pachuca, who is expected to bring offensive strength and experience, including a goal in the Club World Cup, to the squad. González replaces Mateo Chávez, who transferred to Europe. In a friendly match marking the return of Fernando Gago to Liga MX as Necaxa's head coach, Chivas defeated Necaxa 3-2, maintaining an undefeated pre-season record. Notably, Gago only greeted Milito and his staff, not the Chivas players he previously coached. Chivas concluded its pre-season undefeated after a 3-0 win over UdeG and will open the Apertura 2025 season against León. Meanwhile, in Liga MX regular season action, Toluca, the reigning champion, secured a 4-2 comeback victory over Santos Laguna, with Robert Morales scoring twice and Helinho netting a brace for Toluca. This win places Toluca at the top of the Apertura 2025 standings. Alan Mozo of Chivas expressed confidence in the team's intensity and championship potential for the tournament.