CD Guadalajara (Chivas) defeated Mazatlán FC 2-1 on February 6, 2026, at Estadio El Encanto. The victory allowed Chivas to maintain their perfect start to the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season with five consecutive wins, keeping them at the top of the league table.
Match Summary
Chivas took an early command of the match, scoring twice in the first half. Efraín Álvarez opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a free kick, followed by Armando González, who converted a penalty in the 29th minute. Mazatlán intensified their pressure in the second half, and Édgar Bárcenas pulled one back in the 56th minute. Despite a late push from the home side-including a near-equalizer from Dudu Teodora in stoppage time that was saved by Raúl Rangel-Chivas held on for the win.
Key Details
- Final Score: Mazatlán FC 1 – 2 CD Guadalajara
- Goal Scorers:
- Guadalajara: Efraín Álvarez (15′), Armando González (29′ PEN)
- Mazatlán: Édgar Bárcenas (56′)
- Venue: Estadio El Encanto (also known as Estadio El Kraken), Mazatlán, Mexico
- Referee: Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce
- Top Performers: Chivas goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made critical late saves, while Mazatlán’s Ricardo Rodríguez was noted for keeping the scoreline close with several interventions.
Statistical Comparison
| Metric | Mazatlán FC | CD Guadalajara |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Form (Clausura) | 0-0-5 (0 pts) | 5-0-0 (15 pts) |
| League Position | 18th | 1st |