Chivas has shocked Liga MX with a perfect start to the Clausura 2026. After dominating Pachuca 2-0 on January 10, the Guadalajara team is now atop the standings with an unbeaten record.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Current Leader: Chivas leads Tabla Liga MX with 6 points after 2 matches
- Perfect Record: Two victories in the opening matchdays of Clausura 2026
- Recent Victory: 1-0 over FC Juárez on January 13 in dramatic fashion
- Goal Scorer: Yael Padilla scored the agónico winner deep into stoppage time
Chivas Dominates Opening Matchday with Convincing Victory
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The Clasura 2026 tournament began brilliantly for Club Deportivo Guadalajara on January 10. Playing at home in the Estadio Akrón, Chivas overwhelmed Pachuca with a commanding 2-0 performance. Armando González, the team’s dynamic forward, opened the scoring with a clinical finish. The second goal came from a well-executed attack that left Tuzos defenseless.
Manager Pedro Caixinha got exactly what he wanted from his squad in this debut. The team showed intensity, organization, and fluidity in possession. This victory set the tone for what many hoped would be a resurgence after a disappointing Apertura 2025 campaign.
Second Matchday Thriller Against FC Juárez
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Just three days later, Chivas faced FC Juárez in a tightly contested away match on January 13. The game was played at the Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium in the border city. For 88 minutes, both defenses held firm in a 0-0 stalemate. Neither team could break through despite multiple chances.
In the dying moments of the match, Yael Padilla produced a moment of magic. As the referee was about to close out the encounter, Padilla unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net for the agónico 1-0 winner. The goal sent Chivas fans into euphoria and kept their perfect start alive.
Tabla Liga MX Shows Chivas at the Helm
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
| 1st | Guadalajara (Chivas) | 2 | 6 |
| 2nd | Necaxa | 2 | 3 |
| 3rd | Tigres | 1 | 3 |
| 4th | FC Juárez | 2 | 3 |
Chivas sits comfortably at the summit as the only team with two wins in the early Clausura stage. Necaxa, Tigres, and FC Juárez each have 3 points but have played fewer matches or only one game. The road ahead is demanding, with 16 more matchdays of regular season competition before the play-in brackets determine final playoff positions.
‘Chivas couldn’t have asked for a better debut in the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The victory against Pachuca’s Tuzos at the Akron Stadium left a positive impression, sparking hope among their fans.’
— SoyFutbol, Football Reporter
Can Chivas Sustain This Momentum Through Clausura 2026
The early season has delivered hope where there was skepticism after the Apertura 2025 collapse. In that tournament, Chivas finished 11th and missed the playoffs entirely. Now, under Caixinha’s leadership, the team appears focused, disciplined, and dangerous in both penalty areas. The victories over Pachuca and Juárez show a team that can dominate possession and grind out tight results.
However, formidable opponents still loom. Monterrey, Toluca, Tigres, and Cruz Azul represent serious challenges ahead. The Tabla Liga MX will shift dramatically as more matches are played. Chivas must maintain their intensity and consistency to convert this early leadership into tangible playoff seeding come the final day of the regular season.
What Is Next for Guadalajara in the Clausura 2026 Tournament
The Chivas schedule intensifies with Matchday 3 arriving soon. Caixinha’s squad will need to balance defending their unbeaten status while managing fatigue across a grueling 17-matchday regular season. The first two victories have set an excellent foundation, but 18 Liga MX teams are hungry for points. Will Guadalajara continue this storyline, or will rival squads catch up? The coming weeks will reveal whether Chivas has truly recovered from last season’s disappointment or if this hot start will fade as the tournament progresses into crucial winter and spring matches.v
Sources
- Bolavip Mexico – Current Tabla Liga MX standings and Clausura 2026 matchday results
- VAVEL – FC Juárez vs Chivas detailed match report and live coverage
- SoyFutbol – Chivas Clausura 2026 season analysis and victory highlights
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