I enjoyed both Classics very much: Gabriel Milito

Chivas returned to winning their two regular season classics after eight long years. For Gabriel Milito , the team's head coach, these victories represented more than just three points; he asserted that they strengthened the team's aspirations in the competition and allowed them to measure their potential . He also emphasized that the victory against Atlas was well-deserved given the team's on-field performance.

“I enjoyed both Clásicos immensely. They were also crucial to our aspirations. In the win against América, our points were unthinkable, not only because of the numbers, but also because of the players' mood, who were a bit beaten. That win strengthened us greatly; it made us believe in our true potential. And today, we also got three crucial points for our aspirations. That's not to say it's a done deal, because there are two games left and it's not done yet.”

“The victory was a well-deserved one. The team played a very good game, with great determination and confidence. Each player, both individually and collectively, showed everything. Every game is a new story; it has nothing to do with what came before, with what's coming next. Therefore, I'm very happy with the win, the effort, the way the players and the team played and competed. And I'm also very happy with the 23 points, which are crucial for us,” Milito commented.

At the end of the match against Atlas, defender Diego Campillo had to be taken off the field on the medical cart, and now the coach doesn't know his player's health status , but he asserted that it doesn't look good.

“Regarding Diego, he had severe pain in his foot. It didn't look good. I hope I'm wrong, but we need to review the assessment to confirm if the final decision is so complex that it would keep him out of the remainder of the championship. Maybe we'd be lucky and it's a little less complicated than we're expecting at this point. The only thing I can tell you is that we have to save it,” Milito commented.

Finally, he highlighted the work of Armando "Hormiga" González , who emerged as the star of the match, but he maintains the belief that the young man must continue on his path without lowering his performance.

"Armando is the finisher. Every team that aspires or aims to be a protagonist needs a goalscorer, and we have one. That also has to do with the team's production and his great quality as a goalscorer. I think that's where the two things come together. I hope he continues on this path. I hope and wish that he does, for his sake, for the sake of all of us, and I hope he can have that chance to compete to be the top scorer."

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