Chivas beats Club América in Guadalajara as Liga MX table tightens after Jornada 6

Chivas de Guadalajara edged Club América 1–0 at Estadio Akron on Saturday night, February 14, 2026, keeping Guadalajara on top of the Liga MX Clausura race and handing América a costly loss in the Clásico Nacional. The difference came from Armando “Hormiga” González, whose first-half finish turned a tense match into a statement win in front of a roaring home crowd.

Guadalajara–América decided by one set play

The lone goal arrived late in the first half (around the 40th–41st minute) off a corner-kick routine. The ball was flicked on at the near post and dropped to González at the far side, where he redirected it past the goalkeeper to make it 1–0.

From there, the match settled into a familiar clásico pattern: Chivas protecting the lead with compact defending and América pushing for a response without consistently creating clean chances. América had spells of pressure, but Guadalajara’s shape and timing in key moments kept the advantage intact.

Armando “Hormiga” González seizes the spotlight

For supporters searching “hormiga gonzalez” or “armando gonzález,” the headline is simple: he delivered the winner in the biggest domestic rivalry game. The goal reinforced his growing reputation for arriving in dangerous spaces at the right time, especially on second balls and late movements in the box.

Beyond the finish, his work rate also mattered. Chivas used him as a trigger for pressing phases and as a relief valve when clearing pressure, helping the team reset rather than absorbing wave after wave.

What the result means for América

For Club América, the loss stalls momentum after a steadier run of results earlier in the Clausura. The bigger concern wasn’t just dropping points—it was the lack of rhythm in the final third when chasing the match. When crosses and cutbacks did arrive, they were often met by bodies in red-and-white shirts rather than clear looks on goal.

América now faces the familiar immediate challenge after a clásico defeat: regroup quickly, manage the pressure that comes with the club’s expectations, and make sure the performance doesn’t spill into upcoming league and continental commitments.

Tabla Liga MX: where things stand now

Here’s a snapshot of the Liga MX table after the Chivas–América result, with key contenders and América’s spot highlighted.

The gap between second and the mid-table remains tight, which means a single win (or slip) can move teams several places at once over the next round.

What’s next in Jornada 6 and beyond

Sunday’s slate continues to shape the weekend narrative, with two notable fixtures on February 15, 2026:

• Cruz Azul vs. Tigres (6:30 p.m. ET)

• Santos Laguna vs. Mazatlán (7:00 p.m. ET)

For Chivas, the focus turns from celebration to consistency: staying sharp, managing minutes, and maintaining the intensity that fueled their clásico performance. For América, the next match becomes a test of response—how quickly they can find balance between urgency and composure, especially if the attack needs a tactical tweak rather than a wholesale overhaul.

The rivalry result will linger, but the table won’t wait. In a compact Clausura race, points gained or dropped in the next two matchdays often decide who controls the top four—and who is forced into a late-season scramble.