Club Puebla and Chivas draw 1‑1 in rain‑soaked Liga MX clash

On July 31, 2026, Club Puebla hosted Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc for Jornada 3 of the Apertura 2026 Liga MX season. A heavy rainstorm hit the stadium during the second half, turning the pitch slick and slowing play.

Puebla took the lead in the first half when Eduardo Mustre capitalised on a rebound after a saved cross, scoring the opening goal. Chivas equalised in the second half when Roberto Alvarado, after a series of chances and a shot that struck the post, netted a left‑footed strike to make it 1‑1.

Both sides finished the match with four points in the league table. Chivas dominated possession (approximately 69‑31) but failed to convert their chances, while Puebla defended resolutely after taking the lead. The rain‑affected conditions were noted as a key factor in the match’s tempo and the quality of the final minutes.