What is Chicharito’s record against Cruz Azul? When was his last Chivas goal?

Today in the Liga MX, Chivas Guadalajara face Cruz Azul - a team that Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández is yet to beat or score against.

In his two Chivas appearances so far against La Máquina, Hernández has participated in a 2-2 draw in July 2008, and a 1-0 defeat in November 2008.

When was Chicharito’s last Chivas goal?

The 35-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club on a January free transfer after parting company with MLS franchise Los Angeles Galaxy, last scored for Chivas on 28 March 2010.

In a Clausura 2010 clash against Santos Laguna, Hernández netted once - and provided an impressive four assists - in a 6-2 thumping at the Estadio Jalisco.

It was the player’s last appearance for Los Rojiblancos before leaving for European soccer, where he turned out for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham United and Sevilla.

Will Chicharito start for Chivas against Cruz Azul?

Speaking after last weekend’s win over Pumas - a game that saw Hernández make his debut as a late substitute - head coach Fernando Gago indicated that the Cruz Azul match is unlikely to see the veteran make his first Chivas start since his return to the club.

“[Hernández] has made his playing comeback after coming through a horrible [injury] situation,” Gago told reporters. “It’s very lonely, really tough to deal with [when you’re recovering from a serious injury].

“You have to be mentally very strong and work hard - and that’s the case with Javier. Our plan with him is to take things ever so gradually […], because he’s got to readapt after eight months out.”

Cruz Azul vs Chivas Guadalajara: date, time, how to watch

Chivas visit Cruz Azul today, Saturday 2 March 2024, with kick-off at the Estadio Azteca scheduled for 8:05pm ET/5:05pm PT. Viewers in the US can watch the Clausura 2024 matchday-10 clash on TUDN USA and Univisión.