Puebla held Chivas de Guadalajara to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Liga MX’s Matchday 3, a result that leaves Gerardo Espinoza’s side with 4 points, just 2 behind leaders Club Tijuana. League standing: 6th in Liga MX, 4 pts, 1W-1D-1L from 3 games, recent form DLW.
What happened in the match?
Chivas manager Gabriel Milito admitted his team deserved more, saying, “We did everything to win, we deserved to win.” Yet Puebla’s resilience, including a well-taken goal and solid defensive spells, secured the point.
Why does this matter for Puebla?
This draw extends Puebla’s unbeaten home run and adds to their recent upturn in form. Goals this season: 3 scored, 3 conceded (0 goal difference). Coach Espinoza also praised the progress of youngsters like Armando González and Mateo Chávez, both former Chivas academy players.
What’s next for the team?
Puebla’s next fixture is an away trip to CF Pachuca, currently 8th in the table, on August 18. Last result: Puebla 1-1 Guadalajara Chivas (2026-08-01). The team aims to build consistency to stay in the title race.
