Cruz Azul Takes Lead and Ends Chivas' Unbeaten Streak in Liga MX Clausura 2026

Cruz Azul has taken the lead in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 standings following a 2-0 victory over Monterrey, with goals from Rodolfo Rotondi and Agustín Palavecino, as reported by Lopez Doriga Digital and La Jornada. This win marks Cruz Azul’s fourth consecutive league victory, securing their top position in the tournament under coach Nicolás Larcamón.

Earlier in the competition, Cruz Azul also ended Chivas’ unbeaten streak in the Clausura 2026, handing them their first loss of the season, according to Yahoo Sports. The defeat for Chivas, combined with Toluca’s 2-0 victory over Guadalajara at Estadio Nemesio Diez, caused a notable reshuffling of the league table.

While Cruz Azul climbed to first place, Toluca briefly took the top spot after their win against Chivas, as Lopez Doriga Digital noted, but Cruz Azul’s later success against Monterrey ultimately reclaimed the lead. Meanwhile, Pumas, another strong contender, saw their unbeaten run come to an end, according to La Jornada’s additional coverage.

The upcoming fixtures will be crucial for maintaining Cruz Azul’s position as they face teams like Santos Laguna, who are currently struggling at the bottom of the league. Matches from Jornada 9 will be broadcast across multiple platforms, including Canal 5, TUDN, and ESPN, as noted by Lopez Doriga Digital.

Attention will remain on Cruz Azul’s ability to sustain their momentum and on how Chivas and Toluca respond in the next rounds, which will shape the race for the Clausura 2026 title in the coming weeks.