The Liga MX, Clausura 2026, completed Day 7 (with the Querétaro vs Juárez match still pending), leaving important movements in the overall standings and confirming that the fight for the top positions is closer than ever.
Despite their 2-1 loss to Cruz Azul at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Chivas remains in the lead with 18 points. El Rebaño lost its unbeaten record, but retains its lead at the top. Cruz Azul, coached by Nicolás Larcamón, scored one of the biggest blows of the day, taking away Guadalajara’s perfect record and moving up to second place with 16 points.
Pumas and Toluca press up
In Ciudad Universitaria, Pumas defeated Monterrey with a double from Álvaro Angulo to reach 15 points and consolidate its position at the top of the standings.
Toluca also reached 15 points after its victory over Necaxa, placing fourth on the basis of sporting criteria.
Pachuca, meanwhile, pulled off the surprise of the day by coming from behind against Tigres to take three key points and reach 14 points.
America breathes and climbs up the rankings
América achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over Puebla, with an outstanding performance by Isaías Violante and goals by Raphael Veiga, Víctor Dávila and José Raúl Zúñiga.
This brings the Águilas’ total to 11 points and puts them in seventh place in the overall Liga MX standings.
For fans who follow Liga MX from the United States, where the Mexican community maintains strong ties with their clubs, the Clausura 2026 enters a key phase towards the midway point of the tournament.
General Table Liga MX – Clausura 2026 (Day 7)
(Points only)
1. Guadalajara – 18
2. Blue Cross – 16
3. Cougars – 15
4. Toluca – 15
5. Pachuca – 14
6. Atlas – 13
7. America – 11
8. Tigers – 10
9. Monterrey – 10
10. Necaxa – 9
11. Tijuana – 8
12. Atletico San Luis – 7
13. Leon – 7
14. Querétaro – 5*.
15. Puebla – 5
16. Juarez – 4*.
17. Mazatlan – 4
18. Saints – 1
*With one match pending.
The race for the top spots is tighter than ever
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What’s coming up on Date 8?
The calendar marks key duels that could move the top of the standings.
Especially for teams such as América and Tigres, who are looking to consolidate their position in the direct playoff zone.
For those who live in the U.S. and follow Liga MX 2026, it is advisable to check official schedules and broadcasts, as several games are often adjusted according to international programming.
The fight for the lead is wide open and Matchday 8 could mark a new change at the top.
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