Depending on the severity of Luis Romo and Jose Castillo's injuries, the price Chivas paid to secure their fifth consecutive victory in a brilliant start to the Clausura 2026 will tournament with 15 points be known. Chivas secured a perfect 2-1 victory over Mazatlan's Canoneros at El Encanto Stadium. Both players left the match injured in the second half when Guadalajara held the lead with goals from Efrain Alvarez and Armando "Hormiga" Gonzalez, who had them on a comfortable path until Edgar Barcenas's stunning goal tightened the game somewhat, but Chivas handled it cleanly. So, beyond the unfortunate incidents involving Romo and Castillo, Guadalajara demonstrated that they are ready for the 264th edition of the Clasico Nacional against America, where the Guadalajara side will seek their 82nd victory in this rivalry and prevent Las Aguilas from reaching 100 wins, a period that also includes 83 draws. The bad news for Chivas is that Jose Castillo left the game in the 80th minute with an ankle injury and will be evaluated for upcoming matches. Furthermore, Luis Romo reported a muscle injury, so the victory could prove costly. Especially since both players are key to coach Gabriel Milito's system, particularly Romo, who is the architect of the Chivas defense and the generator of their open style. For the first time in a long time, Chivas have the tools to emerge victorious against America. The Match: To explain Chivas' victory, it's enough to establish that each player in Milito's system knows their role on the field. From the back, Castillo, Romo, and Aguirre complement each other so well that they make their wing-backs, like Richard Ledezma and "La Cotorra" Gonzalez, shine. They formed a line of four midfielders who supported the attacking midfielders, such as Efrain Alvarez and Roberto Alvarado, creating a diamond formation with the full-backs, culminating with "La Hormiga" Gonzalez.

Thus Chivas shepherded the Canoneros from the start of the game to the point that Hormiga Gonzalez gave the first warning of a goal in the minute of play,hitting the ball against the post after the cross from Efrain Alvarez that Gonzalez sent into the net on the rebound, but it was nullified for offside. Fourteen minutes later, Efrain Alvarez scored the opening goal from a free kick that was deflected by Lucas Merolla, sending the ball past goalkeeper Ricardo Rodriguez, who went the other way. This put Chivas on track for their fifth consecutive victory. Chivas continued to press, and in the 20th minute, Piojo Alvarado had a chance to make it 2-0, but he missed. Then, in the 27th minute, Daniel Aguirre challenged Jair Diaz for the ball in the box, was brought down, and referee Vicente Reynoso awarded a penalty after reviewing VAR. The score was converted by Hormiga Gonzalez, who celebrated his goal in the style of Seiya, the Gold Saint of Sagittarius from the anime series "Saint Seiya." Three minutes later, Hormiga Gonzalez scored again. He could have increased his personal tally and the game's score, but missed a chance for a third goal with a shot over the bar amidst the Guadalajara fans' fervor, where they truly dominated the home side. In the second half, Chivas capitalized on Mazatlan's eagerness, who couldn't find a way to counter the Guadalajara team's level of play until the 55th minute when Edgar Barcenas took a free kick with such precision that the ball nestled into the bottom right corner of the Chivas goal. This goal changed the game and helped Mazatlan generate some danger in front of Raul "Tala" Rangel's goal, but they lacked the necessary accuracy to allow Sergio Bueno to secure his first victory as Mazatlan's manager since their return to Liga MX.

Thus, the score became 2-0 with a shot from Hormiga Gonzalez, who celebrated his goal in the style of "Seiya," representing the Gold Saint of Sagittarius in the "Knights of the Zodiac" cartoon series.

Three minutes later, Hormiga Gonzalez could have increased his personal tally and the game's score, but he missed the chance for a third goal with a shot over the bar amidst the Guadalajara crowd's fervor, where they truly dominated the home team.

In the second half, Chivas took full advantage of Mazatlan's eagerness, who couldn't find a way to counter the Guadalajara side's level of play until the 55th minute when Edgar Barcenas took a free kick with such precision that the ball nestled into the bottom right corner of the Chivas goal.

This goal changed things and helped Mazatlan generate some danger in front of Raul "Tala" Rangel's goal, but without the necessary precision allowed Sergio Bueno to secure his first victory as manager of Mazatlan upon his return to Liga MX.

Thus, the score became 2-0 with a shot from Hormiga Gonzalez, who celebrated his goal in the style of "Seiya," representing the Gold Saint of Sagittarius in the "Knights of the Zodiac" cartoon series.

Three minutes later, Hormiga Gonzalez could have increased his personal tally and the game's score, but he missed the chance for a third goal with a shot over the bar amidst the Guadalajara crowd's fervor, where they truly dominated the home team.

In the second half, Chivas took full advantage of Mazatlan's eagerness, who couldn't find a way to counter the Guadalajara side's level of play until the 55th minute when Edgar Barcenas took a free kick with such precision that the ball nestled into the bottom right corner of the Chivas goal.

This goal changed things and helped Mazatlan generate some danger in front of Raul "Tala" Rangel's goal, but without the necessary precision allowed Sergio Bueno to secure his first victory as manager of Mazatlan upon his return to Liga MX.