Chivas de Guadalajara edged out Puebla 1-0 in a tense Liga MX showdown at Estadio Akron, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the Clausura regular season nears its end. The lone goal was enough for Chivas, who entered the match in 12th place with points, desperately needing a win to stay in contention for the Liguilla.
The match was marked by high stakes and nerves, with Chivas pressing forward and Puebla struggling to break their recent losing streak. Puebla, sitting 17th with just points, failed to find the net for the fifth consecutive away match, highlighting their ongoing offensive struggles. Chivas, meanwhile, capitalized on their home advantage and tightened their defense in the closing minutes to secure the crucial three points.
Historically, Chivas have dominated this rivalry at home, and this victory extends their positive record against Puebla at Estadio Akron. With this result, Chivas remain in the playoff race, while Puebla’s season continues to unravel.
Both teams now look ahead to their next fixtures, but for Chivas, this narrow win could be the turning point in their fight for a postseason berth.
