GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Benjamin Galindo was unveiled as the new head coach of Chivas de Guadalajara at a press conference on Thursday.

The 52-year-old takes charge of the Rebaño Sagrado for a second time, after previously leading the club in three tournaments from the Apertura 2004 to the Apertura 2005. The Mexican replaces John Van't Schip, who lasted just a single tournament.

"Chivas informs that starting today, Mr. Benjamin Galindo Marentes has been named Technical Director of the first team of Chivas," the club announced. "Chivas gives a cordial welcome to Benjamin Galindo, and wishes him the utmost success in this new stage for the institution."

Guadalajara, winner of a record eleven Mexican championships, advanced to the quarterfinals of last season's 2012 Apertura, but hasn't won a Mexican title since the Apertura 2006. It was also eliminated in the group phase from the 2012/13 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League.

Galindo last guided Santos Laguna to the Clausura 2012 title. Under his watch, the Guerreros also reached the 2011/12 CONCACAF Champions League final, losing out to Monterrey.

The former Mexican international appeared in two matches at the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States and was the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup's top scorer with four goals.

Chivas kicks off the Clausura 2013 at the Estadio Omnilife this Sunday, when they host Toluca.