Oswaldo Alanís is excited about Gabriel Milito's Chivas: They give hope

Former Chivas stalwart Oswaldo Alanís has voiced his enthusiasm for the current squad under Gabriel Milito, seeing in them the potential to finally break the club's eight-year league title drought. Alanís, who was part of the last successful era for the Guadalajara club, winning five trophies, believes this team possesses the necessary "hope" and drive to achieve greatness.

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The guys have the drive, they are hungry, they are doing things well and you see a good structure and good work. They have a chance to think about a championship, hopefully it's enough for everything. [The important thing] is to have good rhythm in the Liguilla, more than a good tournament.

"The guys have the drive, they are hungry, they are doing things well and you see a good structure and good work," Alanís stated in an exclusive interview. He highlighted the team's current positive trajectory, emphasizing that their good performance throughout the Clausura 2026 season gives them a genuine chance at the championship. However, he also cautioned that consistent rhythm in the Liguilla (playoffs) is paramount, more so than just a strong regular season performance.

Alanís, who holds a special place in his heart for Chivas despite having played for other Mexican clubs, wishes the team nothing but success. He fondly recalled his time with the club, describing his experiences as "indescribable" and expressing deep gratitude. His genuine desire is for Chivas to succeed, believing that their triumphs benefit not only the club but also the Mexican national team.

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Hopefully they can be champions soon, it's difficult [because] there's still a long way to go and football is so changeable; there are still some steps to take, but they have the possibility to do things well and to be champions... step by step.

While acknowledging the significant challenges ahead and the unpredictable nature of football, Alanís remains hopeful. He stressed the importance of taking "one step at a time" but firmly believes that the current Chivas team has the capability to go all the way and bring the coveted thirteenth league title back to Guadalajara. His words carry weight, given his own successful history with the Rebaño Sagrado.

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I always wish them the best [because] it's the team I cared about the most, what I lived with Chivas is indescribable, I am very grateful. Hopefully the stars align for them to be champions, my genuine wish is that they do well because they deserve it, they are a great team and whenever they do things well it benefits everyone, it even impacts the national team.