Chivas delivered a commanding performance to reclaim the Liga MX Clausura lead, a position they had relinquished for two weeks. Guadalajara’s 5-0 victory over León secured their place at the top of the table. They now boast 27 points after nine wins in 11 Clausura 2026 matches.
Gutiérrez Opens the Scoring
Chivas’ early pressure paid off when Brian Gutiérrez scored in the 36th minute. His shot from outside the box found the top corner, marking his first Liga MX goal. Gutiérrez’s opener came in his first start since Jornada 6.
At the start of the second half, Santiago Sandoval extended Chivas’ lead with a well-executed finish from a corner. The goal shifted the momentum further in Guadalajara’s favour. Jordi Cortizo’s red card in the 60th minute compounded León’s problems.
Penalty Extends Chivas’ Advantage
Armando González converted a penalty to make it 3-0 after a foul on Bryan González. The goal was González’s ninth of the season. He is now in contention for the top scorer award.
Ángel Sepúlveda added a fourth goal, capitalising on a rebound after Daniel Aguirre’s shot hit the post. Hugo Camberos completed the rout with a goal in the 99th minute.
VAR’s Influence on the Match
Referee Jorge Camacho consulted VAR on several occasions. In the first half, a potential penalty for Chivas was overturned after review. VAR determined that Juan Pablo Domínguez did not foul Efraín Álvarez in the area.
In the second half, VAR led to Jordi Cortizo’s dismissal for a challenge on Diego Campillo. A penalty was also awarded after Stiven Barreiro fouled Bryan González, which Armando González converted.
Castillo Honoured on Milestone Appearance
José Castillo was recognised before the game for reaching 100 First Division appearances. Since joining Chivas in 2024, he has played 64 games for Guadalajara.
The fans’ enthusiasm was evident as tickets sold out before the match, which took place midweek against a team that isn’t a major draw. The attendance at the Akron was 35,150.