Chivas takes Liga MX lead after 3-0 victory over Pumas

Chivas de Guadalajara has taken the lead in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament following a 3-0 victory over Pumas at the Estadio Akron. Santiago Sandoval was the standout performer, scoring two goals, while Bryan González added a third to secure the win. This victory brings Chivas to 17 points, placing them at the top of the general table, ahead of Toluca and América, who both have 16 points and a pending match.

Looking ahead, Chivas is preparing for the Clásico Nacional against América. Chivas coach Gabriel Milito has emphasized maintaining emotional control and treating the match with the same professional rigor as any other, despite its high stakes.

In other Liga MX action, Toluca is scheduled to face Puebla in a postponed Jornada 7 match at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on September 15. Toluca, currently in second place, aims to move into the top spot with a win. Due to the match coinciding with Mexican Independence Day celebrations, local authorities in Puebla have arranged special nighttime transportation routes for fans.