Chivas prepares for Liga MX match against Pumas at Estadio AKRON
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Chivas enters the upcoming Jornada 8 Liga MX fixture against Pumas following a successful start to the Apertura 2026 season. The Guadalajara side currently holds second place in the standings with 14 points, recorded from four wins, two draws, and one loss. Managed by Gabriel Milito, the team features a strong offensive rotation with Ricardo Marín and Roberto Alvarado contributing four goals each. Defensively, goalkeeper Raúl Rangel has anchored a unit that has allowed only six goals through seven matches. Guadalajara maintains a strong historical advantage at home against Pumas, remaining unbeaten in their last nine encounters at Estadio AKRON. The match serves as a critical opportunity for the club to solidify its position near the top of the league table.
- •Chivas holds 14 points after seven matches in the Apertura 2026 season.
- •Ricardo Marín and Roberto Alvarado lead the team with four goals each.
- •Raúl Rangel has recorded three clean sheets during the tournament.
- •Guadalajara has not lost to Pumas at home since 2010.
- •The team maintains the second-highest scoring offense in Liga MX.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Reasons to Trust Chivas to Beat Pumas
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — 3 reasons to believe Chivas will beat Pumas
"Chivas has continued to build momentum throughout the Apertura 2026. After seven Jornada matches, Guadalajara is firmly in the race for the superliderato after climbing into second place with 14 point...
"Chivas have gone from strength to strength in the 2026 Apertura. After 7 rounds played, Guadalajara has fully entered the race for the top spot by climbing to second place with 14 points, the result o...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:21 PM3 Reasons to Trust Chivas to Beat Pumas
Chivas has continued to build momentum throughout the Apertura 2026. After seven Jornada matches, Guadalajara is firmly in the race for the superliderato after climbing into second place with 14 point...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:21 PM3 reasons to believe Chivas will beat Pumas
Chivas have gone from strength to strength in the 2026 Apertura. After 7 rounds played, Guadalajara has fully entered the race for the top spot by climbing to second place with 14 points, the result o...
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