Chivas overcame León with a commanding 5-0 victory in the Clausura 2026, reclaiming the league leadership after a two-week absence. The match, played at the Estadio Akron, saw Club Deportivo Guadalajara dominate proceedings, securing their 27th point in the tournament and extending their winning streak to nine matches in 11 games. The game began with Chivas pressing aggressively, and their efforts paid off in the 36th minute when Brian Gutiérrez scored his first goal in Liga MX. The midfielder struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top corner to give his team the early lead. The visitors, León, struggled to contain the pressure, and Chivas intensified their attack in the second half. Santiago Sandoval extended the lead just minutes into the second period, capitalizing on a set-piece opportunity with a clinical finish. The momentum shifted further when Jordi Cortizo received a red card in the 60th minute, leaving Chivas with a numerical advantage. The hosts capitalized immediately, with Armando González converting a penalty to make it 3-0. González, now on nine goals for the season, moved into contention for the league’s top scorer title. The scoring continued as Ángel Sepúlveda added a fourth goal in the 80th minute, finishing a rebound after Daniel Aguirre’s shot hit the post. In stoppage time, Hugo Camberos sealed the victory with a well-placed strike, ensuring Chivas’ dominance. The match was marked by several VAR interventions. In the first half, the technology initially awarded a penalty to Chivas but later overturned the decision after reviewing Juan Pablo Domínguez’s challenge on Efraín Álvarez. In the second half, VAR confirmed a penalty against León for a foul by Stiven Barreiro on Bryan González, which González converted.#clausura_2026 #chivas #leon #estadio_akron #santiago_sandoval
