Chivas de Guadalajara defeated Atlas 1-0 in a friendly match this Sunday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The match was played in front of a full stadium. This friendly was held due to the FIFA international break, a little less than three months before the 2026 World Cup.
Sepúlveda Scores the Winner
Ángel Sepúlveda scored the match’s only goal in the 57th minute with a header. Efraín Álvarez took the right-side corner that led to the goal. The match was intense, but there were few clear chances.
Chivas had the best chance in the first half, but Atlas goalkeeper Antonio Sánchez saved a deflected shot. In the second half, Atlas tried to level the score, but Chivas nearly scored a second goal in the final minutes. A shot from Sergio Aguayo hit the post.
International Call-Ups
Chivas contributed five players to the Selección Mexicana: Raúl Rangel, Richard Ledezma, Brian Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado, and Armando González. Hugo Camberos and Santiago Sandoval were called up for the Tricolor Sub-20 camp.
Fan Clashes Before the Match
Before the match, social media showed fights between Atlas fans, located in the north end of the stadium, and Chivas supporters.
Chivas are currently top of the Clausura 2026 table, while Atlas are sixth.