Milito apologizes after Chivas' Leagues Cup elimination: 'I assume responsibility'

Chivas suffered their first major setback of the 2026-27 season, crashing out of the Leagues Cup without a win. The team lost 0-1 to FC Dallas at PayPal Park in San Jose, failing to convert their dominance into goals.

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I have to take responsibility for these results. I am very sorry because we did not achieve what we came to do.

Coach Gabriel Milito faced the press after the defeat, taking responsibility for the team's performance. "I have to take responsibility for these results. I am very sorry because we did not achieve what we came to do," Milito stated. He expressed deep sadness that the team could not deliver a victory to their supporters.

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Not being able to give joy to so many people, those who came to the stadium and those who are all over the world, causes a lot of pain and a lot of sadness, because they expected to reach that third game with options, just like us, and it hurts a lot to be eliminated so soon.

Milito acknowledged that the team's finishing has been a persistent problem early in the season. "In terms of scoring, we are erratic. We generate situations, but we cannot score, and finishing is very important in football," he said. He pledged to work on improving the team's offensive efficiency to get back on the winning track.

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In terms of scoring, we are erratic. We generate situations, but we cannot score, and finishing is very important in football; it's not just about playing well, but you have to score goals.

The loss means Chivas will not advance to the next round of the tournament, which features clubs from Liga MX and Major League Soccer. The early exit has left fans disappointed after high expectations were set for the team's performance in the competition.

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We need to keep moving forward, this continues and we have room for improvement.