Chivas of Guadalajara were once again left out of the title race due to penalties, failing tonight in the shootout that took place for The match between Chivas and Atlas, which determined the finalist of the Pacific Cup, ended in a 5-3 defeat after a 0-0 draw in regulation time. A duel always charged with passion and emotion in this long-standing rivalry saw both Chivas and Atlas fine-tuning their preparations for the Clausura 2026 tournament, which kicks off next week. Guadalajara will host Pachuca, and Atlas will host Puebla. However, the passion and rivalry did little to inject pace into the game, and ultimately, neither team managed to score in the 90 minutes, demonstrating that they are still far from their best form. In the match, Chivas started with greater initiative and pressure in attack. Richard Ledezma tested goalkeeper Camilo Vargas from the edge of the box, and shortly after, Bryan Gonzalez rattled a low, driven shot off the crossbar—Guadalajara's clearest chance of the first half. Atlas had only one opportunity, but Uros Durkevic's shot towards the Chivas goal was too close to the post, allowing goalkeeper Raul "Tala" Rangel to make the save and keep the score at 0-0 at halftime. In the second half, both teams rested their starters despite the tight schedule and the approaching start of Liga MX. Ledezma continued to be Chivas' most active player, with a shot saved by Vargas and an assist that Bryan Gonzalez couldn't convert. In the 63rd minute, Armando "Hormiga" Gonzalez returned to the pitch after missing the friendly against Irapuato and created danger with a couple of chances that didn't result in a goal. Before the penalties, Chivas had a clear header that Vargas saved again. In the penalty shootout, Atlas was almost perfect. They scored all of their shots.including Edgar Saldivar's second penalty, a Panenka-style chip, and Djuka's decisive kick sealed the victory, while for Guadalajara, Roberto "Piojo" Alvarado missed the third attempt, handing it straight to goalkeeper Camilo Vargas. Now,Monterrey will face Atlas in the Pacific Cup final next Monday at 6:30 pm, while Chivas will play Leones Negros for third place, after Rayados defeated UdeG with Frenchman Anthony Martial's first goal in Mexico.