Who is Cibao FC? How did they qualify? Can they challenge Chivas? Here’s everything you need to know about their journey, key players, and expectations

Mexican giants Chivas left it late on Thursday to draw 1-1 with Cibao in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round one clash. It took less than 60 seconds for the side from the Dominican Republic to put the ball beyond goalkeeper Raúl Rangel and after coming out of the gates hot,

Two Liga MX giants (UNAM and Tigres) lost to minnows, and a third Mexican powerhouse (Guadalajara) squeaked out a 1-1 tie.

Chivas Guadalajara faces Cibao FC in a highly anticipated Concacaf Champions Cup match. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game and analyze the key storylines.

The Rebaño looked ineffective in attack and made multiple defensive errors, one of which Cibao capitalized on right at the start of the match, as they conceded the first goal to