Chivas beat América 1-0 as Armando González decides Clásico Nacional
Armando González struck the decisive goal to give Chivas a 1-0 victory over América in the guadalajara - américa Clásico Nacional on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 10: 07 p. m. ET. The win extended Guadalajara's flawless run in the Clausura and left América searching for answers after another underwhelming outing.
Match summary
The only goal arrived in the 41st minute when González met a flicked ball from a corner and finished at the far post, reflecting Chivas' control for much of the first half. The hosts constructed the bulk of the attacking moves and defended resolutely to frustrate América's forwards for the remainder of the match.
Chivas' back line held firm after the break, closing passing lanes and limiting clear chances. América struggled to find rhythm in the final third and missed the attacking spark it had shown in earlier fixtures; the absence of a key wide player, who was ruled out with a recent knock, was noticeable in attempts to stretch play down the flanks.
Goalkeeper work from both sides featured important saves, but it was Chivas' ability to capitalize on a set-piece situation that ultimately made the difference. González's finish continued his strong run of form this season, adding to an already impressive strike tally.
Standings, momentum and implications
With the victory at Estadio Akron, Chivas extended their perfect start in the Clausura to six wins, moving to 18 points and sitting atop the table. The result reinforces the team's bid for one of the best openings in club history and keeps pressure on rivals in the early stages of the campaign.
For América, the defeat halted a brief run of positive results and left the club midtable with eight points. The team must regroup quickly; its next fixtures will be viewed as critical to rescuing the campaign and restoring confidence in attack and midfield cohesion.
Key performers and notes
Armando González once again proved decisive in high-stakes matches, continuing a streak that has seen him find the net regularly this season. His movement inside the box and aerial presence were decisive on the day.
Chivas' coach saw his defensive setup executed effectively, while contributions from midfield helped maintain possession and relieve pressure when América probed. América's manager faces questions about the side's creativity and finishing; the team produced little end-product and missed a wider array of attacking options with the sidelining of an important winger.
The result will reverberate across the league. Chivas now consolidate momentum and a reputation for resilience in tight clashes, while América must address offensive inefficiency and injury management if it is to climb the standings in coming weeks.
Match details — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. Goal: Armando González (41'). Attendance and referee assignments were standard for a fixture of this profile, and disciplinary actions were limited, allowing the football on the pitch to decide the evening.
