Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46' | FC Juárez | Haret Ortega | 0-0 | |
| 61' | Chivas Guadalajara | Substitution — J. Carrillo on, E. Alvarez off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | FC Juárez | Substitution — Ricardinho on, J. M. Torres Ramirez I. off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | FC Juárez | Substitution — H. Ortega on, Monchu off | 0-0 | |
| 66' | FC Juárez | Substitution — J. Aquino on, F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin off | 0-0 | |
| 70' | FC Juárez | Substitution — O. Estupinan on, L. Dupuy off | 0-0 | |
| 74' | Chivas Guadalajara | Substitution — B. Gutierrez on, K. Castaneda off | 0-0 | |
| 74' | Chivas Guadalajara | Substitution — R. Ledezma on, R. Marin off | 0-0 | |
| 74' | Chivas Guadalajara | Substitution — J. Castillo on, D. Campillo Del Campo off | 0-0 | |
| 82' | FC Juárez | Substitution — G. Sepulveda on, Juarez Ricardo off | 0-0 | |
| 87' | FC Juárez | Jairo Torres | 0-0 | |
| 90' | Chivas Guadalajara | Ricardo Marín | 0-0 | |
| 90+3' | Chivas Guadalajara | Substitution — B. Gonzalez on, J. Perez off | 0-0 | |
| 90' | Chivas Guadalajara | Goal — R. Alvarado (assist: R. Marin) | 1-0 |
Chivas Guadalajara ground out a 1-0 win over FC Juárez at Estadio Akron on Saturday, 25 July 2026, though it took patience to break down a side that came to defend. The hosts dominated the ball, finishing with 78% possession, and kept pushing forward with 22 shots to Juárez's six. Still, the visitors held firm through a goalless first half, frustrating the crowd until the breakthrough finally came. Roberto Alvarado was the difference, capping off a lively display with the goal that settled it and earning himself the man of the match award with an 8.5 rating. Chivas piled on the pressure late, racking up 19 corners compared to just two for Juárez, but couldn't add a second. It didn't matter in the end. Three points is three points, and Chivas will take the narrow win and move on, while Juárez head home having barely tested the keeper all night.
The Matchup
Chivas Guadalajara 1-0 FC Juárez was the final score at Estadio Akron, in a game where Chivas Guadalajara did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Chivas Guadalajara also had the better share of the ball, holding 78% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 22 attempts from Chivas Guadalajara against 6 from FC Juárez over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Chivas Guadalajara, and FC Juárez pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Chivas Guadalajara vs FC Juárez Lineups
Looking Ahead
Chivas Guadalajara does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Querétaro, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Chivas Guadalajara vs Querétaro going to play at 26 September 2026 in Liga MX 2026-27.
FC Juárez, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at León, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: León vs FC Juárez going to play at 28 September 2026 in Liga MX 2026-27.