Who is Cibao FC? How did they qualify? Can they challenge Chivas? Here’s everything you need to know about their journey, key players, and expectations

In the press conference, Chivas' coach, Oscar García Juneyent, tried to justify the team's terrible performance, stating that the early lapse at the start of the match cost them dearly, as the early goal set the tone for the game, which he claimed they 'dominated,' despite having a large number of shots, though very few were truly threatening.

The return of Alan Pulido with the Chivas Rayadas del Guadalajara could happen this Thursday, February 6, in the Concacaf Champions League, when the red-and-white team faces Cibao from the Dominican Republic in the first leg of the preliminary round.