Chivas delivered another winning performance to remain undefeated in Liga MX's Clausura 2026 season. The Guadalajara side defeated Mazatlán FC 2-1 at Estadio El Encanto, accumulating 15 points and maintaining their perfect record through five matches.
Although Chivas won convincingly in possession and play, they suffered more down the stretch than the match's flow suggested. Efraín Álvarez opened scoring at the 15-minute mark from a free kick that deflected off Mazatlán defender Lucas Merolla, giving Chivas an early advantage. A penalty conversion extended their lead before Mazatlán mounted a comeback effort.
Mazatlán remains at the bottom of the Liga MX table with five defeats in five matches. Despite a late rally that included an Édgar Bárcenas free kick goal in the second half, the Sinaloa squad couldn't find the equalizer. Chivas goalkeeper José Rangel made crucial saves to preserve the victory.
Chivas maintains a five-point lead over second-place Tigres heading into a packed Liga MX schedule. The dominant start positions Guadalajara as the tournament favorite, though the late defensive struggles showed they're not invulnerable—chances appeared for Mazatlán in the final moments, but Chivas' defense held strong. With coverage from Sports Illustrated and ESPN's full match recap, the victory marks another step in what could be a dominant campaign for the Rojiblanco.