Guadalajara lead as Jornada 6 reshapes liga mx standings

Jornada 6 of the Clausura 2026 delivers a high-stakes weekend that could alter the liga mx standings heading into a busy February. Guadalajara arrive perched atop the table after a powerful start, but a loaded schedule — highlighted by the Clásico Nacional on Saturday night — gives several challengers the chance to close the gap or blow the race open.

Jornada 6 schedule and kickoff times (ET)

Matchday action runs from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. Key fixtures and kickoff times in Eastern Time (ET):

• Friday, February 13 — 8: 00 PM ET: Puebla vs Pumas at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
• Friday, February 13 — 10: 05 PM ET: Late kickoff at Estadio Nemesio Diez.
• Saturday, February 14 — 6: 00 PM ET: Double early kickoffs at Estadio Libertad Financiera and Estadio Hidalgo.
• Saturday, February 14 — 8: 00 PM ET: Monterrey hosts a fixture at Estadio BBVA.
• Saturday, February 14 — 8: 06 PM ET: Match at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez.
• Saturday, February 14 — 10: 07 PM ET: Clásico Nacional — Guadalajara vs América at Estadio Akron.
• Sunday, February 15 — 5: 30 PM ET: Afternoon fixture at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

These kickoffs set up a weekend in which every point matters: clubs near the top aim to consolidate, while others are under pressure to halt worrying slides before the midpoint of the campaign.

Tabla liga mx snapshot: who’s climbing and who’s slipping

Guadalajara remain the benchmark early in the Clausura, their hot start leaving them in first place with a comfortable cushion over most rivals. Pumas sit as the nearest pursuers, keeping pace and ready to pounce if the leaders falter. América, despite mixed league form, brings momentum from recent unbeaten runs in other competitions and could convert that into a climb up the table with a big result in the Clásico.

At the bottom, Mazatlán are the clear concern — still searching for their first point after five straight defeats. That run amplifies relegation anxiety and makes every remaining fixture vital. Meanwhile, the midtable is tightly packed: teams such as Atlas, Pachuca and Necaxa are separated by slim margins, meaning a single weekend result could have outsized effects on who sits inside the top eight heading into the next phase.

Key matches and tactical storylines to watch

Clásico Nacional (Guadalajara vs América) stands as the headline event. Guadalajara’s confidence and form will be tested by a rival that carries recent momentum; the encounter promises intensity, tactical adjustments and fine margins that could change the title race’s narrative. A win for either side would not only swing the tabla but provide a psychological lift that may reverberate through the rest of the month.

Monterrey’s home fixture is a key barometer for Rayados, who have failed to win in their last two league games. Expect a focus on defensive solidity and sharper attacking transitions if they want to reassert domestic intent. For their opponents, disrupting Monterrey’s rhythm would be a timely result that could propel them up the standings.

Friday’s early clash between Puebla and Pumas opens the round and presents an immediate test: Pumas will look to exploit home vulnerabilities to climb into a more secure top-half position, while Puebla need points to steady form. Elsewhere, midtable clashes carry added weight as teams jockey for Liguilla positioning and aim to avoid slipping into a relegation conversation.

With a congested February calendar on the horizon, Jornada 6 is more than a single weekend — it’s a crossroads. Expect tactical tightness, decisive late-game moments and momentum swings that could reshape the liga mx standings before the next international break.