Puebla drew 1-1 with Chivas de Guadalajara in the Apertura 2026, with a goal from Roberto Alvarado in the 63rd minute. The match took place on August 1 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, where the hosts took the lead through Eduardo Mustre but failed to hold it. Puebla now has 4 points in the league, sitting in 11th place with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 3 games.
What happened in the match?
Chivas dominated possession (69%) early on, but Puebla struck first. In the 12th minute, Emiliano Gómez shot on goal, the ball rebounded off goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, and Mustre finished with his left foot. Chivas pushed for an equalizer, with Armando González testing the keeper in the 3rd, 4th, and 8th minutes, but it wasn’t until the second half that Alvarado headed in a corner kick to level the score.
Why does this matter for Puebla?
The draw leaves Puebla with 4 points, 3 behind league leaders Club América. While the team missed out on a full three points, the result keeps them in contention for a playoff spot. With 3 goals scored and 3 conceded, Puebla aims to tighten its defense ahead of the next match against Pachuca.
What’s next for Puebla?
Puebla’s next fixture is on August 18, when they travel to face Pachuca, currently 13th in the table. The team looks to snap a two-game winless streak (DLLW) and secure its second victory of the tournament.
