Armando González Receives Bad News Ahead of Chivas vs. Pumas Match
Chivas de Guadalajara meet Pumas UNAM tonight in Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2026. The fixture will attract strong attention.
All eyes are on Armando González. The 22-year-old striker, nicknamed La Hormiga, is chasing a second straight golden boot. He also needs a strong finish to press his case for the World Cup roster.
Scoring race intensifies
Joao Pedro scored in Atlético San Luis’s 2-1 victory over Monterrey. That goal brought him to 11 goals in the tournament.
With that strike, Joao Pedro reclaimed the lead in the goals race. He now sits ahead of the Chivas forward. This development is bad news for Armando González.
Previous champions and current standings
Armando González and Joao Pedro shared the top scorer honor in Apertura 2025. They tied with Toluca’s Paulinho, each finishing with 12 goals that tournament.
Paulinho, the Portuguese forward for Toluca, has dropped back in the Clausura. He currently has six goals.
- Joao Pedro — 11 goals
- Armando González — trailing the leader
- Paulinho (Toluca) — 6 goals
Implications for national team selection
Javier Aguirre will watch the run-in closely. Armando needs goals to strengthen his World Cup case.
The Chivas vs. Pumas match offers a key opportunity. A strong performance could alter the scoring chart and selection discussions.
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