# 2026 Venezuelan Liga FUTVE Clausura season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-venezuelan-liga-futve-clausura-season
> Updated: 2026-08-05T23:17:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Liga FUTVE Clausura opened with Deportivo La Guaira defeating Monagas SC 2‑1, marking the debut of new coach Jesús Ortiz and giving La Guaira three points. Shortly after, Deportivo Táchira secured a 1‑0 win over Portuguesa FC thanks to a stoppage‑time penalty, keeping the team atop the standings with six points from two matches. In the same round, Carabobo FC continued its unbeaten run by beating Trujillanos FC 2‑0, setting up a forthcoming clash with Monagas. The early fixtures highlighted La Guaira’s promising start under new management and Táchira’s and Carabobo’s continued dominance in the league.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Deportivo Táchira and Carabobo FC secure victories in Venezuela's 2026 Clausura

Deportivo Táchira edged Portuguesa FC 1‑0 with a late penalty to stay atop the 2026 Clausura, while Carabobo FC beat Trujillanos FC 2‑0, extending their unbeaten streak.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportivo-tchira-and-carabobo-fc-secure-victories-in-venezuelas-2026-clausura

### 2026-08-02: Deportivo La Guaira starts 2026 Liga FUTVE Clausura with 2-1 win over Monagas

Deportivo La Guaira began the 2026 Liga FUTVE Clausura with a 2-1 win over Monagas, debuting coach Jesús Ortiz. Deportivo Táchira’s captain Pablo Camacho vows a strong start to close the three‑point gap.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportivo-la-guaira-starts-2026-liga-futve-clausura-with-2-1-win-over-monagas

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