The former captain of the red and white spoke about the match that will be his official debut for Toluca against Chivas.
© CaptureVictor Guzman is already winning his duel with Chivas.
Calendar Opening 2026 will create a special situation Victor Guzman. Just a few weeks after becoming new player from Toluca, The former Chivas captain will face Guadalajara in the first round when the Red Devils visit Akron Stadium on July 18. Given this scenario, the midfielder has already shared his feelings about reuniting with the club where he experienced one of the most important stages of his career.
After spending the last year on loan at Pachuca, Pocho regained prominence and eventually signed with Toluca as a free agent after his contract with Chivas was terminated.. Now, under the guidance of Antonio Mohamed, he will look to become an important part of a team that has just established itself as one of the main heroes of Liga MX.
During an interview with Toluca’s official media, Guzmán was asked about the match against Rebaño and admitted that it would be a special commitment, although he made it clear that his priority was to protect the colors of his new team. “Yes, it was Chivas, we will have to think about Chivas, but we know how much respect Toluca has earned in recent years. We know that no game will be easy, no matter the opponent. It is important for us to prepare in the best way to achieve important results and we must start from the first round with everything and against any opponent.”
The footballer also recalled that throughout his career he had to meet with former teams, and explained that he always tried to professionally defend the T-shirt he represents. For this reason, he assured that he is now fully focused on helping Toluca continue to be successful. “El Turco told me about the things that happen in life. Sometimes I had to defend another shirt, I had to defend Pachuca and Chivas. My heart and my desire to achieve important things was with the club that suited me. Now I am on this side and must take advantage of it with the same heart and the same desire that I showed in previous clubs.”.
Victor Guzmán’s numbers during his stay in Chivas
Victor Guzman played 57 official matches in a Chivas jersey, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists. Besides the fact that he became one of the team leaders and even wore the captain’s badge, The midfielder played an important role in Guadalajara reaching the 2023 Clausura final. Now, after the end of his contract and briefly returning from his loan in Pachuca, he will return to the Akron stadium in a Toluca jersey only on the first day of the Apertura 2026.