Alberto Guerra
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Alberto Guerra López is a Mexican
football manager and former striker
. He played for Club Deportivo Guadalajara
throughout his career.
and also played for the Selección Jalisco youth team.
He made his debut on August 23, 1964 at the age of 20, in a match against Club Atlas in Guadalajara. Later in 1969 joined C.F. Monterrey and then in 1975 he joined Atlético Potosí, where he finished his career in 1976.
twice, with whom he crowned in the 1986-1987 season and two runners-up runs in 1982-1983 and 1983-1984. In 1990, Guerra won the Copa México with Leones Negros de la U. de G.
defeating Club América
, in the same season he reaches the final, but loses against the Puebla F.C. of Manuel Lapuente
, with an aggregate score of 6-3.
After winning back to back championships in the Primera "A"
with Tigres de la UANL during the Torneo Invierno 96 and Verano 97, Guerra reaches promotion to the Primera División de México
for the tournament of Invierno '98.
for three games in 1988, winning all three matches, but ultimately left the coaching position because he did not agree on the special interests in the Mexican Football Federation, and how economic interests always came before sport.
With Leones Negros de la U. de G.
With Tigres de la UANL
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
football manager and former striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He played for Club Deportivo Guadalajara
C.D. Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Guadalajara , is a Mexican professional football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most successful club in Mexican football, having won 11 First Division titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones and 2 Copa México...
throughout his career.
Playing career
When Guerra was five, his parents decided to move to the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, where he joined the youth ranks of Club Deportivo GuadalajaraC.D. Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Guadalajara , is a Mexican professional football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most successful club in Mexican football, having won 11 First Division titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones and 2 Copa México...
and also played for the Selección Jalisco youth team.
He made his debut on August 23, 1964 at the age of 20, in a match against Club Atlas in Guadalajara. Later in 1969 joined C.F. Monterrey and then in 1975 he joined Atlético Potosí, where he finished his career in 1976.
Management career
Upon retiring, Guerra becomes head coach of Atlético Potosí, starting off with the youth reserves and eventually going to lead the first team in the 1979-1980 season. After San Luis, Guerra coached Club Deportivo GuadalajaraC.D. Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Guadalajara , is a Mexican professional football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most successful club in Mexican football, having won 11 First Division titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones and 2 Copa México...
twice, with whom he crowned in the 1986-1987 season and two runners-up runs in 1982-1983 and 1983-1984. In 1990, Guerra won the Copa México with Leones Negros de la U. de G.
Club Universidad de Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Universidad de Guadalajara is a football club that currently plays in the Liga de Ascenso.- History :The Universidad de Guadalajara football club, nicknamed "Leones" was founded the 19th of August, 1970 and started in the tercera división in the Mexican professional league, where...
defeating Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, in the same season he reaches the final, but loses against the Puebla F.C. of Manuel Lapuente
Manuel Lapuente
Manuel Lapuente Díaz is a Mexican football coach and former player. He was recently working as head coach for Club América.-Playing career:He played 13 matches for the Mexico national team, scoring 5 goals.-Career as manager:...
, with an aggregate score of 6-3.
After winning back to back championships in the Primera "A"
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
with Tigres de la UANL during the Torneo Invierno 96 and Verano 97, Guerra reaches promotion to the Primera División de México
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
for the tournament of Invierno '98.
Mexico
Alberto Guerra coached the Mexican national teamMexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
for three games in 1988, winning all three matches, but ultimately left the coaching position because he did not agree on the special interests in the Mexican Football Federation, and how economic interests always came before sport.
| Event | Date | Local | Score | Visitor |
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| Copa Amistad 1989 | February 23, 1989 |  El SalvadorEl Salvador national football team El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador... |
0-2 |  MexicoMexico national football team The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre... |
| Copa Amistad 1989 | February 21, 1989 |  GuatemalaGuatemala national football team The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF.... |
1-2 | Mexico Mexico national football team The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre... |
| Friendly Match | February 14, 1989 | Mexico Mexico national football team The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre... |
3-1 |  PolandPoland national football team The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland... |
Manager
With C.D. GuadalajaraC.D. Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Guadalajara , is a Mexican professional football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most successful club in Mexican football, having won 11 First Division titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones and 2 Copa México...
- Primera División de MéxicoPrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
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- 1986-1987Primera División de México 1986–87-Overview:It was contested by 21 teams, and Guadalajara won the championship.-Group 1:-Group 2:-Group 3:-Group 4:-Quarterfinal:*Monterrey 3-3 ; 0-1 Guadalajara*U.A.G. 2-0 ; 0-2 Cruz Azul*Puebla 2-1 ; 2-1 América*U.A.N.L...
- 1986-1987
With Leones Negros de la U. de G.
Club Universidad de Guadalajara
Club Deportivo Universidad de Guadalajara is a football club that currently plays in the Liga de Ascenso.- History :The Universidad de Guadalajara football club, nicknamed "Leones" was founded the 19th of August, 1970 and started in the tercera división in the Mexican professional league, where...
- Copa MéxicoCopa MéxicoThe Copa México was a Mexican football cup competition that existed from 1907 to 1997. It consisted of both professional and amateur stages. It was the first official tournament that included teams from different parts of Mexico, and it was an important and prestigious tournament, especially during...
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- 19901990–91 Copa MexicoThe Copa Mexico 1990–91 is the 63rd staging of the Copa Mexico, the 36th staging in the professional era.The competition started on August 22, 1990 and concluded on January 23, 1991 with the final, in which U. de G...
- 1990
With Tigres de la UANL
- Primera "A"Liga de AscensoThe Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
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- Invierno 1996 & Verano 1997