Chivas vs Tigres: A Storied Clausura 2023 Rivalry Revisited

For the third time in history, the Herd faces Tigres in another finals clash.

The rivalry between Chivas and Tigres adds another chapter to the Clausura 2023 saga. Both teams have met twice before in this setting: in the 2017 closing and in the determine‑the‑champion match that same year.

The records show a tied finals history between the two sides. Chivas edged Tigres in the 2017 Clausura final, but two months later Tigres grabbed the Champion of Champions title to level the tally.

GOAL takes a historical look at how Chivas vs Tigres finals have unfolded over the years:

CLOSING FINAL 2017

First leg: Tigres 2-2 Chivas

The tie tilted toward Chivas after coach Matías Almeyda led the team to a 0-2 advantage, with goals from Alan Pulido and Rodolfo Pizarro. Yet Tigres’ goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán sparked a late reversal by miscuing a rebound that led to a critical goal for the visitors.

Although the rojiblancos dominated possession for most of the match, a couple of moments allowed Gonzalo Pizarro or guest star André Pierre Gignac to put Tigres on the scoreboard and swing the balance in Akron Stadium.

Second leg: Chivas 2-1 Tigres

Chivas again took the lead through Pulido and Gallito Vázquez, but Rodolfo Cota stood tall to deny Tigres in the opening period. Tigres pressed after halftime, creating chances, yet Sosa’s late strike pulled a goal back for the visitors. The controversy over a late foul in the box did not change the outcome, as Álvarez was adjudged offside at the moment of the decisive play.

Chivas claimed their 12th Liga MX title by prevailing 4-3 on aggregate over Tigres.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2017

Tigres became a two‑time Champion of Champions, the last to win this title in 2016 against Pachuca.

The showdown in Carson, California featured a lone goal from Chilean Edu Vargas. The final score stood at 1–0, but Tigres dominated the match, while Cota produced spectacular saves and Chivas narrowly avoided a more embarrassing result.

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Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?

• 12% Monterrey
• 24% America
• 41% Chivas
• 2% Toluca
• 16% Tigres
• 5% Other

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Cited from Goal